If you’re reading this, you probably know who Gérald Genta is, and if you don’t, you probably recognise the name. He was the most prolific watch designer of the 20th century, having been the source of inspiration for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Omega Constellation. He designed for everyone, from Universal Genève and IWC, to Cartier and Bulgari, leaving his fingerprints on the majority of the most loved watches in production today. Considering his level of impact, it is exciting when more detail is uncovered about the artist’s life, which has happened through the Gérald Genta Heritage Association and a retailer Mr Genta had a close relationship with, The Hour Glass. Together they have brought to light a collection of photographs of Gérald Genta taken over several decades in Singapore and Malaysia. The full story can be found at The Hour Glass here.
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