Gérald Genta
With a recent spike in demand for early Gérald Genta timepieces, the
community has witnessed a growing appetite for the Retro “Mikey Mouse”
collection. Although the hype for Genta designed timepieces such as the
Nautilus and the Royal Oak are still witnessing record prices achieved
at auction, timepieces with the Genta name on the dial are realizing a
similar pattern.
In the 1980s, Genta won the rights to produce
timepieces to celebrate Walt Disney and cartoon characters from Mickey
Mouse series. Since then. These rare timepieces have been produced with
various dial designs as well as case materials. The present Retro
“Mickey Mouse” is an instant classic encompassing the whimsical mouse
swinging a golf club articulated as the indication of its retrograde
style minutes. An aperture at the 4 o’clock position features a jumping
hour sums up the style of the Genta Retro. With a teal colored dial
contrasted against the mother of pearl minute track, the appeal is
simply vibrant and playful.
The present example Gérald Genta
Retro “Mickey Mouse” features its original stainless steel bracelet and
is preserved in very good overall condition.