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Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport Limited Edition 39mm Mens Watch Brown
Ref. GC2.0-TX-TN-08-GR
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Stepping up in Gerald Charles's range
Gerald Charles traces back to Gérald Genta, and the asymmetric polygon cushion case here is his original design — the crown repositioned to the left-hand side so it sits away from the wrist during a tennis backswing rather than grinding into it. This is a watch drawn around a specific physical problem, and 200 were made. At 8.70mm, it wears considerably flatter than the rating and the complication count would suggest, and at 65 grams including strap and buckle it barely registers. The GCA 3002 was developed with Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier — a movement house that builds for several of the grandes maisons — re-engineered here with an Incabloc system rated 40% more shock-resistant than standard to survive the repeated jarring of actual play. The dial earns its name: a grained, three-dimensional texture meant to read like the surface of a clay court, the colour fading from russet at the centre to near-black at the rim. The rubber strap carries a Clous de Paris pattern on the outer face, which is not the obvious choice for a sports strap and is better for it. The sapphire caseback exposes the hexagonal gold rotor, which is decorative but also signals that nothing inside was left unconsidered.
- Reference
- GC2.0-TX-TN-08-GR
- Brand
- Gerald Charles
- Case size
- 39mm
- Case thickness
- 8.70mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Cushion
- Dial
- Brown
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- GCA 3002
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Rubber strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 50 hours
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
How long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 50 hours fully wound — enough to survive a night off the wrist, but not a full weekend.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 39mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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