Gerald Charles's Maestro 2.0 Meteorite Encapsulates the Moment of Collision

Black and silver variants convey cosmic significance through unique Muonionalusta meteorite dials and an engaging appearance.

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Gerald Charles has introduced the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite, the Maison's inaugural meteorite timepiece equipped with a small-seconds indicator, signifying a new era in the Maestro narrative.

Inspired by the innovative vision of founder Gerald Genta, the watch converts cosmic history into wearable art, employing meteorite as both medium and narrative canvas. Two executions realise this vision: the Black model, epitomising the moment of impact with a dark meteorite dial, red anodised baseplate, and a fiery gradient seconds indicator at 6 o’clock, encased in a Darkblast steel case; and the Silver model, symbolising tranquilly post-explosion, featuring a silver meteorite dial, gold accents, and a polished steel case.

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The meteorite derives from the Muonionalusta meteorite, which is thought to be around 4.5 billion years old, rendering it one of the rarest materials on Earth. The design, spearheaded by Creative Director Octavio Garcia, employs the renowned Maestro case architecture to depict the instantaneous effect of a meteorite striking Earth. The Roman numerals and indexes on the dial seem physically displaced by the impact of this "blast," while radial perforations reveal an aluminium baseplate underneath—red for the Black variant and silver for the Silver edition—to conjure the ensuing shockwaves.

The Calibre GCA2011, an automatic movement, powers the new timepieces, with a 50-hour battery reserve and 5G shock resistance. Both variants have a sculptural, star-shaped running seconds indicator at 6 o’clock and are accompanied by either a Velcro or natural rubber strap with a Grade 5 Titanium buckle.

The two Maestro 2.0 Meteorite watches are each restricted to 100 uniquely numbered pieces, now available for inquiry on the brand's official website..