If you are looking for a serious horological complication with serious pedigree and style consider this Gerald Genta ref. G1840.4 perpetual calendar in a 34.5mm 18k yellow gold lugless case which wears exceptionally well. The movement is an automatic, perpetual calendar based off a F. Piguet cal. 71 movement with a module added for the complication. The watch dates to approx. 1985 and features an opaline dial with applied gold numerals and a stunning lapis lazuli moonphase. 

What makes this watch really special is the fact that is completely devoid of Gerald Genta branding and instead is signed "Fred" both on the dial and on the caseback. The case is full and the hallmarks are sharp. The Fred brand refers to a Parisian jeweler founded in 1936 which was bought out by LVMH in 1995. It was at one time a supplier to the royal family of Monaco.

Reference: Gerald Genta for FRED Reference G1840.4

Case: The 34 x 34 x 7.9 mm solid yellow gold octagonal case is in very good condition throughout with well defined stepped bezel, vertices, and caseback engravings.

Dial: That opaline white dial has a slight warmth and richness to it and extremely fine texture that provides a real richness that really pulls you into the dial. The calendar apertures are laid out in a very classis manner, offset by the gold applied surround of the Lapiz Lazuli moon phase window. The dial and hands are in very good condition exhibiting only minor wear near the “VI” hour marker.

Movement: The Frederic Piguet caliber 71 derived movement is modified a module for full perpetual calendar functionality. The watch is winding, setting, and running well at approximately -7 s/d, averaged across 6 positions.

Includes: The watch is presented on an aftermarket alligator strap measuring 70 x 115 and original buckle in very crisp condition.