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Gerald Genta “Succes“ Day Date Moon-Phase Cream Dial in 18 k yellow gold ref G2747 43, 1980s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Gerald Genta (maker)
Date
1980s
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Materials / technique
yellow gold
Dimensions
Case 33 mm
Stock no.
W-2809
Credit line
Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (W-2809)
Catalogue title (original)
Gerald Genta “Succes“ Day Date Moon-Phase Cream Dial in 18 k yellow gold ref G2747 43 (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number W-2809), this is a wristwatch by Gerald Genta, made in Switzerland, dated 1980s. The Atlas places it in the Quartz Revolution period (1969 – 1990) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: yellow gold. Recorded dimensions: Case 33 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

We are happy to offer you guys this exceptional Gerald Genta 'Success' Day Date Moon-Phase in 18kt yellow gold. This is a very interesting and special watch that dates to the 1980s by Gerald Genta (read our article on him here ), as you might know Genta designed not only the big guns (the Royal Oak and Nautilus) but also these very cool shaped so called “Success“ watches. Featuring a distinctive rounded octagon case, a nod to Genta's love of this form. This watch measures 33mm across, with setting pushers, vendome style lugs discreetly placed on the side of the case, emphasizing its sleek design. It displays four subdials: three dedicated to the day and calendar functions and one at the 12 o’clock position showcasing the moon-phase, while the 6 o’clock sub dial shows a second time zone. All set against a non-luminous cream white dial with matching hands. The calendar is in Italian and the crown has a beautiful black cabochon . This one comes on a nice Bulang and Sons strap with an 18 k yellow gold Genta buckle.The automatic movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. Visit us at the Bulang and Sons watch lounge for a private viewing or contact us to learn more about how this exceptional watch can set you apart this summer ! Specifications: - Gerald Genta Succes ref G 2747 43 - 31x 31 rounded octagon 18kt yellow gold case - Day date calendar with four sub dials in Italian language - Automatic movement cal 2203 - Dating to the 1980s - Moon phase indicator at 12 o'clock - Non-luminous dial and hands - Bulang and Sons strap with Gerald Genta 18 k gold pin buckle - Fully serviced by our watchmaker This watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under registration number CF-0104574

Historical context

Quartz Revolution (1969 – 1990)

Seiko's Astron begins mass quartz timekeeping; traditional industries contract sharply.

Quartz and digital watches transformed the market after 1969. Swiss employment collapsed, Japanese and Hong Kong production soared, and the Swatch (1983) helped the Swiss industry recover; mechanical watches survived as luxury goods.

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Atlas type guide

Calendar, moon-phase and perpetual calendar watches

Calendar complications range from a simple date to the perpetual calendar, which automatically allows for months of different lengths and leap years until 2100. Pocket watches with perpetual calendars were made in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; Patek Philippe made the first perpetual calendar wristwatch in 1925, and series production followed in 1941. The annual calendar (Patek Philippe, 1996) needs correction only once a year.

Moon-phase displays use a disc with two moons and 59 teeth advanced daily, approximating the 29.5-day lunation; more precise trains reduce the error to one day in over a century.

What to look for

  • Apertures or subsidiary dials for day, date, month and leap year.
  • Moon disc under a 'bosom' shaped aperture.
  • Recessed correctors on the case band for setting the calendar.

Dating clues

  • Triple-date wristwatches: popular c. 1940–1955.
  • Perpetual calendar wristwatches: from 1925 (unique) and 1941 (series).

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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