Gérald Genta was the most influential watch designer of the twentieth century, responsible for three of the most significant case designs in the history of Swiss watchmaking: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, the Patek Philippe Nautilus in 1976, and the IWC Ingenieur SL in 1976, all drawn in a single night according to accounts that, whether literal or compressed for effect, accurately reflect the speed and confidence with which Genta worked. His own brand, established in Geneva in 1969, produced watches under his name that expressed the full range of his design vocabulary without the constraints of working for other houses: the Arena, the Gefica Safari, the fantasy complication dials featuring Mickey Mouse and other characters executed with the same movement precision as a minute repeater. After his death in 2011 and the brand's acquisition by Bulgari, Gérald Genta watches from the original period are now collected as design objects as much as timepieces, with particular interest in fantasy dials and grand complication references that exist nowhere else in the market.
Explore our selection of Gérald Genta watches, presented with detailed descriptions and real photographs. Every timepiece undergoes a thorough authenticity and condition inspection by our certified watchmaker before shipment, including verification against The Watch Register.
Based in Geneva since 2021, WATCHOYSTER combines professional watch expertise, transparent service and a commitment to authenticity.
Every watch includes 24 months of Official Brand Service Coverage. Eligible repairs are performed at authorised brand service centres, with approved costs covered by us.
All Gérald Genta watches listed on our website are physically available for purchase, with fully insured worldwide delivery. Delivery typically takes 4–7 business days, depending on the watch and destination. Individual estimated delivery dates are displayed on each product page.
Personal collection at our Geneva office is available by appointment after purchase.
Our 14-day return policy covers material discrepancies between the watch and its description or photographs.
Flexible financing options are available for eligible customers, subject to the terms and approval of our financing partners. Available options and conditions are presented during checkout.
