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Wristwatch · Quartz chronograph wristwatch

Gérald Genta Oval Quartz Chronograph

Partially verified

This Gérald Genta gentleman's wristwatch, reference GGM59, is an oval-shaped timepiece manufactured in the 1990s. The watch is constructed with an 18K pink gold case, measuring 33 x 47 mm, and is powered by a quartz movement. It features a guilloché mother-of-pearl dial, accented with bordeaux-painted and tritium-coated Arabic numerals and markers. Functionality includes a chronograph with round push-buttons, registers for 12 hours and 30 minutes, a seconds sub-dial, and a date aperture. The watch is fitted with tritium-coated lozenge hands and is secured to a brown crocodile strap using a matching 18K pink gold Gérald Genta buckle. The case back is secured by screws. The piece is identified as the first of its reference, marked with the number 1 on the lug bar. The watch is accompanied by its fitted presentation box.

The Gérald Genta Reference GGM59, No. 1, shown with its brown crocodile strap.
The Gérald Genta Reference GGM59, No. 1, shown with its brown crocodile strap. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Quartz chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Gérald Genta
Reference
GGM59
Catalogue / lot identifier
89
Source-reported date
1990's
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1

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 Bracelet Construction

The timepiece is housed in a three-body, solid 18K pink gold case with a polished finish. The case shape is oval, measuring 33 by 47 millimeters. A defining architectural element of this design is the use of double central lugs that connect to gold bars, which in turn secure the bracelet to the watch head.

The case back is secured by screws. The lug bar bears the signature of the maker and the individual identification number of the watch. The strap is composed of brown crocodile leather and is finished with an 18K pink gold buckle signed by Gérald Genta.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. three body, solid, polished, double central lugs attached to gold bars holding the bracelet and bearing the signature and number, back with screws.”
  • “18K pink gold Gérald Genta buckle.”

Dial and Hands

The dial is crafted from mother-of-pearl and features a guilloché pattern. It is appointed with bordeaux-painted and tritium-coated Arabic numerals and index markers. An outer scale for the chronograph function is present on the dial periphery.

The time and chronograph functions are indicated by lozenge-shaped, tritium-coated hands. Auxiliary registers for seconds, 30 minutes, and 12 hours are integrated into the dial layout, which also includes an aperture for the date display.

Evidence for this section
  • “'guilloché' mother-of-pearl with 'bordeaux' painted and tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes”
  • “auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer chronograph scale, aperture for the date.”
  • “'Lozenge' tritium-coated hands.”

Movement and Condition

The watch is powered by a quartz movement. According to the auction description, the dial, case, and movement are all signed by the maker. The auction house reports the condition of the watch using their grading system, assigning the case, movement, and dial as "As new" under grade 1.

The lot includes the original watch hands and is accompanied by a fitted box. No further mechanical specifications regarding the quartz caliber are listed in the provided documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. with quartz standardization.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 1 As new Movement: 1 As new Dial: 1-01 As new HANDS Original”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in the GGM59 reference?
  • Were there other variants of this oval case design produced under the same reference number?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gérald Genta Oval Quartz Chronograph
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGérald Genta“Gérald Genta, Genève”
ReferenceGGM59“Ref. GGM59”
Case Material18K pink gold“18K pink gold”
MovementQuartz“quartz standardization”
Dimensions33 x 47 mm“Dim. 33 x 47 mm”
Case ConstructionThree body, solid, polished, double central lugs attached to gold bars, back with screws“C. three body, solid, polished, double central lugs attached to gold bars holding the bracelet and bearing the signature and number, back with screws.”
Dial FeaturesMother-of-pearl guilloché“'guilloché' mother-of-pearl”

Visible details

  • Oval-shaped 18K pink gold case
  • Mother-of-pearl guilloché dial
  • Serial number 1 engraved on the lug bar
  • Brown crocodile leather strap

Research qualifications

  • The specific quartz caliber details are not provided in the documentation
  • The exact production year within the 1990s is not specified

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

Consulted source

Gérald Genta, Genève, Ref. GGM59, No. 1, 1990's.Very fine, oval, 18K pink gold quartz gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and date, brown crocodile strap and a 18K pink gold Gérald Genta buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 935c315471

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