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Gérald Genta Retro "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou" Wristwatch

Partially verified

This Gérald Genta Retro wristwatch, part of the "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou" collection, dates to the 1990s. The stainless steel timepiece features a 36 mm diameter two-body case with a ridged band, a rounded bezel, straight lugs, and a screwed-down case back. The watch is powered by the self-winding Caliber 4503 movement, which has 27 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. The dial is crafted from mother-of-pearl and presents a polychrome illustration of the character Uncle Scrooge, whose mobile right arm functions as the minute hand. Timekeeping is displayed via a retrograde minute sector with Arabic numerals positioned between 8 and 4 o'clock, complemented by an aperture at 6 o'clock for the jump hour indicator. The watch includes a 40-hour power reserve and is finished with a steel Gérald Genta buckle.

Front view of the Gérald Genta Retro "Oncle Picsou" wristwatch showing the retrograde minute hand in the form of the character's arm.
Front view of the Gérald Genta Retro "Oncle Picsou" wristwatch showing the retrograde minute hand in the form of the character's arm. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Jump hour retrograde minutes
Maker / attribution
Gérald Genta
Reference
G 3632.7
Catalogue / lot identifier
279
Source-reported date
1990s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Construction

The timepiece is housed in a stainless steel, two-body case measuring 36 mm in diameter. Its design incorporates a rounded bezel and straight lugs, with the case band finished in a prominent ridged pattern. The case back is secured by screws, ensuring water resistance for the watch. A steel Gérald Genta buckle is provided.

The dial is made from mother-of-pearl, providing a reflective backdrop for the retrograde minute sector, which is marked with Arabic numerals between the 8 and 4 o'clock positions. At the 6 o'clock position, a window displays the jump hour. The center of the dial displays a polychrome design of the character Uncle Scrooge, with an articulated right arm that serves as the minute hand to indicate time along the sector.

Evidence for this section
  • “C. two-body, polished, case back with screws, ridged band, rounded bezel, straight lugs.”
  • “D. mother-of-pearl, between 8 and 4, sector with painted Arabic numerals for the minutes, concentric, scale for the seconds, aperture on the 6 for the jump hour, at the center, a polychrome design of "Uncle Scrooge”

Movement and Technical Specifications

Internally, the watch is driven by the self-winding Caliber 4503. This movement is rhodium-plated and contains 27 jewels. The technical configuration includes a straight-line lever escapement and a monometallic balance equipped with a shock-absorber. Timekeeping precision is managed by a self-compensating flat balance-spring.

The movement provides an autonomy of approximately 40 hours. According to the provided report, the watch is currently in need of an overhaul, which remains at the responsibility of the purchaser.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. Cal. 4503, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensatng flat balance-spring.”
  • “Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense”

Signatures and Condition

The watch is confirmed to be signed across three critical components: the dial, the case, and the movement.

The auction description reports the condition of the object, assigning grades to the external case, the movement, and the dial. The report summarizes the grading status as 'Very good', though it notes specifically that the movement requires servicing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “Grading System Grade: AA Very good Case: 2 Very good Movement: 2* Very good”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production timeframe or limited edition numbering for this reference within the 1990s?
  • Was the movement, Cal. 4503, an in-house development or a modified base caliber?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Gérald Genta Retro "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou" Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGérald Genta, Genève“Gérald Genta, Genève”
ModelRetro, "Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou"“Retro,"Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou”
ReferenceG 3632.7“Ref. G 3632.7”
MovementCal. 4503“M. Cal. 4503”
Case diameter36 mm“Diam. 36 mm.”
Power reserve40 hours“40 hours autonomy”
Jewel count27“27 jewels”

Visible details

  • Dial features a central polychrome depiction of the character Uncle Scrooge
  • Minute hand is integrated into the character's articulated right arm
  • Case band possesses a distinct ridged or textured finish
  • Jump hour digital display is visible within a window at the 6 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • The auction house suggests that an overhaul is recommended for the movement
  • The exact year of manufacture within the 1990s decade is not specified

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

Consulted source

Gérald Genta, Genève, Retro,"Les Fantaisies - Oncle Picsou", Ref. G 3632.7. Produced in the 1990's.Fine jump hour, retrograde minutes, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 40 hours autonomy and a steel Gérald Genta buckle.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 3a99e8602b

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