Gerald Charles CEO on Alex de Minaur, Genta's Legacy & 3 Must-See Watches | Watches and Wonders 2026

Gerald Charles served up a few ace novelties this year, with a real focus on tennis. Andrew McUtchen took some time out during Watches and Wonders this year to sit down with the brand's CEO, Federico Ziviani, to talk all things watches, tennis, and Australia. With a brief history of the brand, and how it has grown from the final company founded by the legendary designer Gerald Genta, to now being a modern, exclusive watch brand that plays at the very top of the tennis league tables. And this year we are treated to a host of releases to play right into the brand's strengths. Picking out a few key releases, the real star of the show is without a doubt the brand's new Masterlink Perpetual Calendar that combines an iconic case shape with a noble complication. Let us know down in the comments which of the brand's new release is your favourite. -------------------------------- https://www.geraldcharles.com ------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction to Gerald Charles and Gerald Genta's legacy 00:35 Gerald Charles as Genta's creative expression 01:07 Early team and bespoke watch production 01:38 Brand growth and tennis connection 02:04 Reinterpreting Gerald Charles archives for modern wear 02:55 Masterlink perpetual calendar watch features 03:49 Movement details and Geneva map engraving 04:43 Sandblasted finishing and scratch-proof treatment 05:44 Genta's inspiration from nature and unique shapes 06:47 Brand identity focused on micro shape development 07:15 Red clay chronograph inspired by tennis 08:36 Left-handed crown and athlete endorsement 09:23 Brand exclusivity and trying watches on wrist 10:15 Watch comfort, strap design and future outlook ------------------------------- Read more articles: https://timeandtidewatches.com Shop: https://shop.timeandtidewatches.com ------------------------------- MB01OTIXZLPJ5VH INSTAGRAM @timetidewatches TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=timeandtidewatches T+T Shop Instagram https://www.instagram.com/timetideshop/