Gérald Genta

Gérald Charles Genta was a Swiss watchmaker and artist. He is known for his eponymous line of timepieces Gerald Genta, and his company Gerald Charles, as well as his design work with other high-end watch manufacturers, including IWC Schaffhausen, Omega, Universal Genève, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. Genta created the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, to date the best-selling models of both houses. In addition, at age 23, he designed the Universal Genève Polerouter, with the first commercially available Microrotor movement for SAS airlines. He is regarded as one of the most influential people in the history of horology.