Paying tribute to a creative genius whilst supporting the talent of tomorrow.
The Gerald Genta Heritage Association was founded to pay tribute to one of the greatest watch designers in history whilst encouraging and rewarding up-and-coming young talent.
Supported by industry experts and pre-eminent horologists, we hope to raise awareness around the generosity, creativity and visionary spirit of the “Picasso of watches” – the man that designed several legendary timepieces and made unparalleled contributions to fine watchmaking.
“Through his visionary spirit, he crafted many watchmaking legends and his contributions to “Haute Horlogerie” is simply unparalleled.”
— Audemars Piguet
Without Gerald Genta, watchmaking as we know it today would not exist. There would be no “sport chic” watches.”
— Laurent Picciotto
“Gerald Genta was infinitely more than a designer. He was an incredible inventor, a master in watchmaking and jewellery. To put it simply, he was a visionary.”
— Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot
“Gerald Genta designed two watches that, without exaggeration, changed the world of watches forever. He was the Fabergé of watches.”
— Christie’s
His Story
Iconic Models
Evelyne Genta
Without him, without his genius and creative freedom, we would still be stuck with a round watch and crocodile strap.
— Laurent Picciotto