{"id":141194,"date":"2025-11-19T06:19:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T06:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/141194\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T06:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T06:19:11","slug":"eye-on-the-tiger-gerald-charles-unleashes-maestro-9-0-tourbillon-tigers-eye-maestro-2-0-ultra-thin-tigers-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/141194\/","title":{"rendered":"Eye on the tiger: Gerald Charles unleashes Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye &#038; Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This Dubai Watch Week, Gerald Charles reveals one of the fair\u2019s most anticipated novelties: the Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon \u2018Tiger\u2019s Eye\u2019. Limited to just three pieces, this creation is, in the words of CEO Federico Ziviani, \u201ca dialogue between artistic daring and uncompromising Swiss watchmaking.\u201d It is, he told Revolution in an exclusive interview, a reaffirmation of their philosophy that design and mechanics are indivisible \u2015 and a testament to 25 years of its success story.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2000 by G\u00e9rald Charles Genta, the Maison carries the last signature of one of watchmaking\u2019s greatest designers. In 2003, Mr. Genta entrusted the company to the Ziviani family, close personal friends, and remained involved until his death in 2011. Today, under Federico Ziviani, the brand marks a quarter century as it continues to mine Mr. Genta\u2019s archives, an extensive collection of unpublished designs, interpreting them for a new generation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Maestro 9.0 makes its debut as the second chapter of a collaboration with Ahmed Seddiqi. Earlier, in September, the partnership produced the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye, a 20-piece limited edition that drew the attention of collectors. Together, these releases celebrate two milestones: the 75th anniversary of Seddiqi and the 25th anniversary of Gerald Charles. For Mr. Ziviani, the collaboration is \u201cnot only about exclusivity, but about honouring a friendship with pieces that resonate with this market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/03-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye &amp; Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/03-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye (right) &amp; Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye (right) &amp; Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The tourbillon of the Maestro 9.0 sits at six o\u2019clock; it is set within a custom titanium cage shaped into the GC monogram, an affirmation of technical language. A 22K rose gold oscillating mass, decorated with the Gerald Charles honeycomb pattern, powers the movement. The watch has a stop-seconds mechanism, an element of precision more often found in tool watches than haute horlogerie. The dial is cut from Tiger\u2019s eye quartz.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/04-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/04-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The tourbillon can located at the six o\u2019clock<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ziviani describes the aesthetic as \u201cminimal baroque\u201d; the fluid, Maestro case rooted in Gerald Genta\u2019s original sketches juxtaposed with a dial stripped of indices, allowing the stone\u2019s shifting golden light to dominate. While the Maestro 9.0 is reserved for only three collectors, its slim at 9mm sibling \u2013 the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin \u2013 was the opening act unveiled in September. It is limited to a slightly more attainable 20 pieces. Powered by a 3.7mm slim automatic movement of 189 components, the super-sleek watch epitomises wearability. For Mr. Ziviani, the 2.0 was about \u201cachieving harmony between case, strap, and dial,\u201d a meticulous collaboration with Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, CEO of Ahmed Seddiqi.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The \u2018Colormix\u2019 finishing of the case, a proprietary bronzebrown treatment applied externally for the first time, and the sand-toned vulcanised rubber strap also nod to the UAE\u2019s desert landscapes. The Tiger\u2019s Eye editions honour the Seddiqi family, whose role in shaping Dubai Watch Week has elevated the city into one of horology\u2019s most dynamic stages.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/09-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/09-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dial stripped of indices, allowing the stone\u2019s shifting golden light to dominate<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe limited edition was conceived to resonate with local clientele, a gesture that reflects the brand\u2019s respect for the market. At the same time, we are consolidating our reputation among collectors, who recognize Gerald Charles as a Maison that blends artistic audacity with Swiss craftsmanship.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Masterlink Gem Set<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the Maestro novelties, Gerald Charles adds another highlight \u2013 the Masterlink Gem Set, a luxurious evolution of the brand\u2019s asymmetric integrated-bracelet design. Inspired by Mr. Genta\u2019s 2007 Sarawak \u2013 a unique gem-set asymmetric watch created for the Royal Family of Sarawak \u2014 the Masterlink Gem Set continues the legacy of \u201cartistic creativity and technical mastery.\u201d Available in three colourways (blue sapphire, red sapphire, and green tsavorite), each limited to ten pieces, it introduces gemsetting to the Masterlink line for the first time. The 38mm stainless-steel case features a white gold bezel invisibly set with 60 baguette-cut stones, each custom-cut to follow the asymmetrical geometry of the case. The silver dial, with its two-level construction and vertical relief motif, echoes Italian pinstriped tailoring \u2014 one of Mr. Ziviani\u2019s recurring design inspirations. Inside beats an automatic extra-thin micro-rotor calibre, visible through the sapphire caseback, delivering a 50-hour power reserve.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/10-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Blue Sapphire)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/10-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Blue Sapphire)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The white gold bezel invisibly set with 60 baguette-cut stones, each custom-cut to follow the asymmetrical geometry of the case<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/11-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Red Sapphire)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/11-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Red Sapphire)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Available in three colourways and each limited to ten pieces<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Green Tsavorite)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Green Tsavorite)\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The silver dial, with its two-level construction and vertical relief motif, echoes Italian pinstriped tailoring<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Watch Week: A Stage for Independents<\/p>\n<p>For Mr. Ziviani, Dubai Watch Week \u201crepresents an opportunity to affirm our identity and ambition.\u201d This year the brand hosts its first stand-alone booth, an expansive 159 square metres \u2013 making Gerald Charles the only emerging independent to be granted such space. \u201cWe will host masterclasses dedicated to M\u00e9tiers d\u2019Art, shining a spotlight on our savoir-faire. We also closed the museum in our Geneva Atelier to bring pieces usually kept in Switzerland to Dubai, a chance for visitors to experience the Maison\u2019s heritage firsthand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For Mr. Ziviani, this phase is about bridging eras and aligning with the brand\u2019s audience in a way that is relevant. \u201cOur growth reflects more than commercial success; it embodies cultural positioning within independent watchmaking,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As Dubai Watch Week unfolds, the Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon will inevitably draw the spotlight, with its titanium-framed tourbillon and luminous dial. In a watchmaking ecosystem where independent voices are increasingly shaping the landscape, Gerald Charles stands as proof that continuity and reinvention are complementary forces. \u201cUltimately,\u201d concludes Mr. Ziviani, \u201cGerald Charles is not only a watchmaker, but a custodian of an artistic vision. In watchmaking, our place is defined by bold creativity, independence, and authenticity. We aspire to inspire collectors through a narrative that bridges heritage and modern performance, combining timeless design with the highest technical standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tech Specs: Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin \u2013 Tiger\u2019s Eye<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/08-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\" target=\"_blank\"> <img width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/08-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> <\/a> Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger\u2019s Eye <br style=\"clear: both;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Movement: Swiss Manufacture 2.0 calibre; 50-hours power reserve.<br \/>Functions: Central hour, minute and seconds hands<br \/>Case: Stainless Steel, brown \u2018Colormix\u2019 finishing; 39 x 41 mm<br \/>Dial : Tiger\u2019s Eye. Baton shaped hands with white SuperLumiNova<br \/>Strap: Sand vulcanised rubber; polished Colormix stainless steel pin buckle<br \/>Limited Edition: 20 pieces<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tech Specs: Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon \u2013 Tiger\u2019s Eye<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/07-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye\" target=\"_blank\"> <img width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/07-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> <\/a> Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger\u2019s Eye <br style=\"clear: both;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Movement: Swiss Manufacture 9.0 calibre, 50 hours power reserve, water resistant 100m<br \/>Case: Stainless steel, brown \u2018Colormix\u2019 finishing; 39 x 41 mm<br \/>Functions: Central hour and minute hands, seconds on the Tourbillon at 6H, stop seconds system<br \/>Finishing: Bridges finely decorated with colima\u00e7on, C\u00f4tes de Gen\u00e8ve and perlage finishes<br \/>Dial: Tiger\u2019s Eye; baton shaped hands with white SuperLumiNova<br \/>Strap: Sand vulcanised rubber; polished Colormix stainless steel pin buckle<br \/>Limited Edition: Three pieces only<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tech Specs: Masterllink Gem Set<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Blue Sapphire)\" target=\"_blank\"> <img width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/13-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Blue Sapphire)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> <\/a> Masterllink Gem Set (Blue Sapphire) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Red Sapphire)\" target=\"_blank\"> <img width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Red Sapphire)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> <\/a> Masterllink Gem Set (Red Sapphire) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/15-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"gallery\" data-caption=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Green Tsavorite)\" target=\"_blank\"> <img width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/15-Gerald-Charles-Maestro-Collections.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"Masterllink Gem Set (Green Tsavorite)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/> <\/a> Masterllink Gem Set (Green Tsavorite)<\/p>\n<p>Movement: Automatic, extra-thin micro-rotor, 50-hour power reserve; water resistance: 100m<br \/>Case: 38mm stainless steel, 7.9mm thickness<br \/>Dial: Silver, double-layered with vertical relief and applied sapphire or tsavorite indexes<br \/>Bezel: White gold with 60 baguette-cut sapphires or tsavorites<br \/>Bracelet: Integrated steel with concealed clasp<br \/>Limited Edition: 10 pieces per colour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 This Dubai Watch Week, Gerald Charles reveals one of the fair\u2019s most anticipated novelties: the Maestro 9.0&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":141195,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[87279,87280,85,46,125],"class_list":["post-141194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-dubai-watch-week-2025","tag-gerald-charles","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141194"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141194\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/141195"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}