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Gerald Genta Chrono Sport

Partially verified

This Gerald Genta Chrono Sport wristwatch, produced circa 2004, features a stainless steel case with a black rubber bezel. The timepiece is powered by a self-winding movement, identified as Caliber 4500, which incorporates a chronograph function with registers for 30 minutes and 12 hours, alongside a date aperture and a tachometer scale. The watch has a black dial with white painted luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, complemented by tritium-coated alpha hands. The exterior case design includes a coin-edge band, a case back secured by six screws, and straight lugs. It is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet featuring a concealed double deployant clasp. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. The total diameter of the piece measures 41 mm with a thickness of 13 mm, and it is reported to be water-resistant. The lot includes a Gerald Genta fitted box and certificate.

Front view of the Gerald Genta Chrono Sport, showing the black dial, rubber bezel, and stainless steel link bracelet.
Front view of the Gerald Genta Chrono Sport, showing the black dial, rubber bezel, and stainless steel link bracelet. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Self-winding chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Gerald Genta
Reference
Chrono Sport
Catalogue / lot identifier
157
Source-reported date
circa 2004
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a three-body stainless steel case with a polished finish and a coin-edge band. The construction includes a fixed black rubber bezel and a case back secured by six screws, with straight lugs attaching the integrated stainless steel bracelet. The bracelet is finished with a concealed double deployant clasp.

The black dial displays luminous painted white Arabic numerals and dot indexes. It includes a tachometer scale on the outer periphery and a date aperture located at the 12 o'clock position. The chronograph functionality is indicated by three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers. The time is read via tritium-coated alpha hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. Three-body, polished, coin-edge band, back with six screws, straight lugs, black rubber bezel, sapphire crystal.”
  • “D. Black with painted white and luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, outer fifths of seconds scale andtachometer scale, subsidiary dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12 hour registers, date aperture. Tritium coated"alpha" hands.”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The watch is powered by the Caliber 4500 self-winding movement. This mechanism is rhodium-plated and features fausses côtes decoration. It includes 21 jewels and a straight-line lever escapement.

The regulating organs consist of a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating flat balance spring and a shock absorber system. The movement is contained within a 41 mm diameter case that is 13 mm thick and offers water resistance.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Caliber 4500, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber.”
  • “Diam. 41 mm. Thickness 13 mm.”

Signatures and Accompaniments

The watch is signed by Gerald Genta on the dial, the case, and the movement.

The ensemble includes the original Gerald Genta fitted box and a certificate, which accompany the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Accompanied by a Gerald Genta fitted box and certificate.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer or origin of the base movement used for Caliber 4500?
  • Does the serial number on the case back match the records on the accompanying Gerald Genta certificate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gerald Genta Chrono Sport
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGerald Genta“Gerald Genta, "Chrono Sport”
Datecirca 2004“Made circa 2004”
MovementCaliber 4500“M. Caliber 4500, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration”
Case Diameter41 mm“Diam. 41 mm”
Case ConstructionThree-body, stainless steel with rubber bezel“C. Three-body, polished, coin-edge band, back with six screws, straight lugs, black rubber bezel”
Dial FeaturesLuminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, tachometer scale, date aperture“Black with painted white and luminous Arabic numerals and dot indexes, outer fifths of seconds scale andtachometer scale, subsidiary dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12 hour registers, date aperture”
Jewel Count21 jewels“21 jewels”

Visible details

  • Black rubber bezel encircling the dial
  • Coin-edge detailing on the side of the case
  • Sub-dials with patterned centers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions
  • Bracelet with a multi-link design

Research qualifications

  • Source reports movement condition as 'As new' without specifying current service history
  • Source does not specify country of origin

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

"Chrono Sport" Gerald Genta, "Chrono Sport". Made circa 2004. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and rubber gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer, date and Gerald Genta stainless steel bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Gerald Genta fitted box and certificate.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 79433c9f24

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