Part 1 of 2 - Deep dive into the life and work of the world renowned watch designer Gerald Genta.
The Man Who Inspired an Industry.





References:

Wikipedia - Gerald Genta

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rald_Genta


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-gerald-genta-nobody-knows


http://www.veryimportantwatches.com/el/articles/news/gerald_genta_a_historical_interview








Quartz

https://timeandtidewatches.com/quartz-the-killer-part-1/




Seiko

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seiko



Astron

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astron_(wristwatch)




Quartz Crisis

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz_crisis




Audemars Piguet

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audemars_Piguet


https://thechronoluxe.com/blogs/news/audemars-piguet-history


https://www.interwatches.com/audemars-piguet-history


https://blog.theluxurycloset.com/2020/05/29/story-of-audemars-piguet-watches/



Minute repeater

https://bespokeunit.com/watches/minute-repeater/


https://www.thewatchcompany.com/blog/best-minute-repeater-watches-for-the-high-complication-lover/



Patek chime

https://youtu.be/OBtIKNZlhvk



Breguet chime

https://youtu.be/rJ9MEewQFW0



Lange chime

https://youtu.be/ArPFlmHXCTU




Royal Oak

https://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-audemars-piguet-royal-oak.html?m=1


https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/gerald-genta-royal-oak-sothebys-auction-2022


https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-news/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-ultimate-guide.html




Patek Philippe

https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/brand-history-of-patek-philippe/amp/


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patek_Philippe_SA



First wrist watch

https://www.watches.com/blogs/news/the-first-swiss-watch-ever-patek-philippe



Supercomplication

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patek_Philippe_Henry_Graves_Supercomplication



Nautilus

https://www.timeandwatches.com/p/history-of-patek-philippe-nautilus.html?m=1



Mickey Mouse

https://montrespubliques.com/1minute-reads/the-history-of-disney-watches


https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/gentas-designs



Cartier

https://www.istmira.com/w-hist/modern-history/2563-louis-francois-cartier-a-short-biography.html


https://revolutionwatch.com/the-35-year-story-of-the-pasha-de-cartier/


https://marrakechtricks.com/blog/thami-el-glaoui



IWC


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Watch_Company


https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/iwc-ingenier-watch-profile/amp/


https://www.geraldgenta-heritage.com/iconic-models



Octo Finissimo

https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/watches/mens/octo-finissimo-watch-steel-grey-103464




Maestro

https://www.geraldcharles.com/product/gc80-sq-a-00/








Podcast Links:



Anchor

https://anchor.fm/s/50bb5cec/podcast/rss


Breaker

https://www.breaker.audio/watch-the-road-with-norman


Google Podcasts

https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MGJiNWNlYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==



Pocket Casts

https://pca.st/9231kkkt



Radio Public

https://radiopublic.com/watch-the-road-with-norman-G1ObO1



Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/1zq0lhVlG1hJqbrqR7YvPF



iTunes

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watch-the-road-with-norman/id1562184013




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Audio:

Neutrient

https://soundcloud.com/user-742111567

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqSwePodlJs