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Gerald Charles

Gerald Charles at Little Europe

Founded in Geneva in 2000 by Gérald Charles Genta, Gerald Charles is the Maison the designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus created under his two first names. Its signature is the Maestro: a case suspended between a square and an octagon, with a gentle concave curve at six o'clock drawn from the Baroque architecture of Francesco Borromini. Owned by the Ziviani family since 2003, with its atelier in central Geneva, Gerald Charles makes around 1,500 watches a year.

At Little Europe Jewellers, on Front Street in Philipsburg since 1976 and an authorized Gerald Charles retailer, every piece comes with the full Gerald Charles warranty, the advantage of St. Maarten's duty-free shopping, and complimentary worldwide shipping arranged by our team. This is the collection to explore if you love the great designs of the 1970s and want the final chapter of the man who drew them.

Why Gerald Charles is different

Gerald Charles is an independent Maison with one shape at its heart, refined for two decades. What sets it apart:

  • A case you recognise across a room. The Maestro, drawn by Gérald Charles Genta in 2005, is one of the few modern silhouettes identifiable without a logo.
  • Finishing you can feel. Darkblast® titanium and hand polishing that takes four to five times longer than standard give each case its depth and light.
  • Built for real life. ErgonTeq® ergonomics for comfort, and 5G shock resistance on the Maestro GC Sport and Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, the reason tennis players wear them on court.
  • Independent and family-owned. A small Geneva house, not a group brand, making around 1,500 watches a year.
  • A design legacy you can wear. Gerald Charles is the last Maison founded by Gérald Charles Genta, and its watches carry his final design language forward.

The collections we carry

A quick guide to the Gerald Charles families at Little Europe. Availability rotates, so contact either boutique for the exact references in stock.

Collection Signature Best for Typical size & material
Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin The original Maestro case around an ultra-thin automatic calibre An elegant everyday watch that slips under a cuff 39 x 41.7 mm, steel
Maestro GC Sport Darkblast® titanium, 5G shock resistance, quick-change straps Active wear, tennis and travel 39 x 41.7 mm, titanium
Maestro 3.0 Chronograph The Maestro case with an in-house automatic chronograph Collectors who want a complication 39 x 41.7 x 11.5 mm, steel or titanium
Masterlink The Maestro shape with an integrated bracelet A luxury sports watch on bracelet Steel or titanium; Perpetual Calendar 40 mm
Mini Maestro The Maestro in a smaller case with a diamond-set bezel and Swiss quartz Smaller wrists, gifting, wear-and-go elegance 29 x 31 mm, Grade 5 titanium

Prices shown on each watch are the Gerald Charles published retail price. Contact either boutique for availability and the exact references in stock.

New from Watches & Wonders 2026: the Mini Maestro in Silver, Pink and Ice Blue, the Masterlink Perpetual Calendar, described by Gerald Charles as "the world's first in-house asymmetrical automatic perpetual calendar with a three-counter display", the Maestro GC Sport Tennis White and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Clay are arriving at Little Europe this season. Inquire to reserve.

What "duty-free" means for your Gerald Charles

Buying in Sint Maarten gives you the advantage of St. Maarten's duty-free shopping. Because Little Europe is an authorized Gerald Charles retailer, you buy the same watch, with the same five-year Gerald Charles warranty, that you would find in Geneva. When we ship a piece, our team takes care of the arrangements, and watches carried home follow your home country's customs allowances. We are happy to talk you through them.

Every piece is 100% authentic, supplied new, and registered for its Gerald Charles warranty.

Buying Gerald Charles duty-free in St. Maarten

Prefer to see the watch in person? Both of our Front Street boutiques in Philipsburg carry Gerald Charles and are a short walk from the cruise-tender pier and the Great Bay boardwalk. Ask for a private viewing. Not on the island? Contact us for complimentary worldwide shipping, or we will hold a piece for your visit.

Little Europe — Flagship

80 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Tel: +1 721 542 4371

Our original house, established 1976.

Little Europe — 2 Front Street

2 Front Street, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten

Tel: +1 721 542 3153

Our second boutique at the top of Front Street.

Gerald Charles — Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Little Europe an authorized Gerald Charles retailer?

Yes. Little Europe Jewellers is an authorized Gerald Charles retailer in Sint Maarten. Every watch is genuine, supplied new, and carries the full Gerald Charles warranty.

2. Is Gerald Charles the same brand as Gérald Genta?

No. Gerald Charles is the independent Geneva Maison that Gérald Charles Genta founded in 2000 under his two first names. The Gérald Genta brand is a separate company, today part of Bulgari. Gerald Charles is the house that carries his final designs.

3. Which Gerald Charles collections do you carry?

We carry the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin, the Maestro GC Sport, the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph and the Masterlink, with the new Mini Maestro arriving soon. Availability rotates, so contact us for the exact references in stock.

4. What makes the Maestro case special?

The Maestro, drawn by Gérald Charles Genta in 2005, sits between a square and an octagon. The gentle concave curve at six o'clock, its "smile", comes from the curved façades of the Baroque architect Francesco Borromini.

5. What warranty comes with a Gerald Charles watch?

Gerald Charles watches carry a five-year warranty: two years from the date of purchase, extended by a further three years once the watch is registered in the Gerald Charles Smart Warranty system.

6. Are Gerald Charles watches suitable for sport?

Yes. The Maestro GC Sport and the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph offer 5G shock resistance and 100 metres of water resistance, which is why tennis players choose them on court.

7. Do you ship Gerald Charles worldwide?

We do, with complimentary worldwide shipping arranged by our team. Watches carried home follow your home country's customs allowances, and we can talk you through them before you buy.

8. Where are your boutiques?

Both are on Front Street in Philipsburg: our flagship at 80 Front Street (established 1976) and our boutique at 2 Front Street. Both are a short walk from the cruise-tender pier.

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