Gérald Genta
Gérald Genta was a renowned Swiss watch designer, famous for creating some of the most iconic luxury timepieces in the industry. He is best known for his groundbreaking designs for Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak and Patek Philippe's Nautilus, which revolutionized the concept of luxury sports watches in the 1970s. Genta's innovative approach combined elegance with robust functionality, earning him a lasting legacy in horology.
Born on Apr 01, 1931 (94 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,081 | $700,000 | 896$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,450 | $190,000 | 81$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,166 | $21,000,000 | 4,642$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,507 | $2,700,000 | 1,345$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 6 | 415,393,080 | 121,234 | $24,597,800 | 6,970$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Gérald Genta is recognized for designing iconic watches, including the Ingenieur SL.
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Switzerland:
Gérald Genta is celebrated as the inventor of the sport-chic watch genre.
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United States:
Gerald Genta was a legendary designer often dubbed the 'Picasso of watchmaking'.
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France:
Gérald Genta is known for his genius design of the Ingenieur watch in 1976.
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Monaco:
Gérald Genta is the father of Frédéric Genta and a renowned Swiss watchmaker.
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Greece:
Gérald Genta designed the Nautilus for Patek Philippe, inspired by the windows of jets.
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Greece:
Gérald Genta designed the original Nautilus model for Patek Philippe.
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Greece:
Gérald Genta is celebrated for his legendary designs, including the Locomotive model for Credor.
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Switzerland:
Gérald Genta designed the 'Royal Oak' for Audemars Piguet, a model that defined an era.
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