Octo Place de l'Etoile Watch of Gerald Genta

Octo Place de l'Etoile Watch of Gerald Genta

At 39mm wide in size the Octo Place de l'Etoile by Gerald Genta is a large watch for a woman. That's OK because this bold women's watch is about making a statement with its 18k red gold case, purple tone (mauve) enamel and strap, and diamond decoration. Gerald Genta's signature complication is a retrograde minute hand, usually with a jumping hour indicator aperture.



While the dial is round, the minute hand only travels across the top half of the dial starting at "zero" and then moving to "sixty." Once the hand reaches "sixty,"it jumps back to "zero" instantly. The off-center hour window is well placed assisting with the "perspective" design of the watch. Powering these complications is an automatic mechanical movement...more...