How to use and take care of your gérald genta watch
Minutes Retrograde Jumping Hour Minute Repeater
Technical characteristics
Your gérald genta watch was manufactured at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in Switzerland. It is powered by the mechanical caliber GG-001, of which the principal characteristics are listed below:
Movement: Manufacture manual winding movement developed and assembled by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton under the supervision of Michel Navas and Enrico Barbasini.
Power reserve: approximately 80 hours.
Number of components: 394
Frequency: 3Hz
Thickness of movement: 6.91mm
Complications: Minutes Retrograde, Jumping Hour and Minute Repeater
Care
This watch is a masterpiece of craftsmanship designed for everyday use.
We recommend the following care:
Water resistance: Please note that your watch is only water-resistant when its crowns are pushed in or screwed down (when applicable). When the watch is underwater, do not set the time or adjust or pull out the crowns. Rinse your watch with fresh water after any exposure to salt water. We recommend that you test the water resistance of your watch every year. If the water resistance is not accurate, a maintenance service will be required. You may request a water-resistance test for your gérald genta watch by submitting a form here
Condensation: In case of a sudden change of temperature, a small amount of condensation may appear beneath the glass of your watch. It will disappear on its own and will not prevent the watch from working properly. If the condensation persists, we recommend that you contact your gérald genta representative to have it checked, which you can do by submitting a form here
Frequency of service for a mechanical movement: We recommend that you have your movement serviced approximately every three years. Please contact your gérald genta representative to arrange for servicing.
Cleaning: We recommend cleaning your watch regularly with a soft, dry cloth to ensure that it maintains its aesthetic and functional characteristics.
Reading the time
Manual winding
To wind your watch, turn the crown located at 3 o’clock (crown A). Beginning at position 0, rotate the crown clockwise approximately 30 times (do not use excessive force, and stop when you meet resistance). If the crown is screwed down, you must first unscrew it before turning it clockwise to wind your watch.
Be sure to screw it back down to its initial position once your watch is fully wound to ensure water resistance.
Crown in position 0
Setting the time
Pull out the crown located at 3 o’clock (crown A) to position 1.
Turn the crown clockwise to adjust the hands until the correct time is displayed.
Once the time is set, push the crown back into its initial position.
If the crown is screwed down, you must first unscrew it before pulling it out to position 1 and setting the time.
Be sure to screw it back down to its initial position once the time is set to ensure water resistance.
Caution: Never set the time while the watch is chiming.
When the watch is underwater, do not set the time or adjust or pull out the crowns.
Crown pulled in
position 1
Striking mechanism
To activate the striking mechanism of the minute repeater complication, push the crown located at 9 o’clock (crown B).
Caution: Wait until the chime ends before pushing the activation crown again to start a new cycle. Do not activate the chime under water.
Push to activate