Introducing: The Gerald Charles Maestro 3.0 Chronograph Mini Tapisserie Clous De Paris
Gerald Charles has rolled out a steady slate of releases in support of its 25th anniversary. Among these debuts are new versions of the Maestro 3.0 Chronograph, which feature métiers d’art in the form of tapisserie Clous de Paris dials. The releases also include two case materials.
I spent time at the Gerald Charles booth at Watches and Wonders 2025. I saw several new pieces during our meeting, such as the GC Sport Tennis. The highlights, however, were the new Maestro 3.0 chronographs. As we’ll see, the two new pieces include highly detailed dials and impressively thin cases.
The inspiration behind the new Maestro 3.0
Naturally, Gérald Genta’s designs have inspired the Gerald Charles collection of watches. The latest chronographs take their cues from a 2006 sketch and eventual concept watch. The GC33 displayed the now-familiar baroque-style case shape that Genta designed in 2005. However, instead of a simple three-handed design, the watch added a chronograph complication and textured dial. The new 2025 models show clear signs of the nearly 20-year-old design, but subtle improvements have been made to modernize the overall form.
The new Maestro 3.0
The latest Gerald Charles models do not mark an entirely new model line. The Maestro 3.0 debuted in 2021 with sunburst dials and cases in stainless steel, titanium, and gold. For 2025, the brand ups the ante with a mini-tapisserie Clous de Paris dial and sunburst finishing. An ice-blue variant is paired with a polished stainless steel case.
A contrasting version features a Darkblast media-blasted Grade 5 titanium case and a gray mini-tapisserie dial. Each reference has a black-on-silver outer minute track and corresponding sub-dials. Round baton indexes and similarly shaped central hands are filled with white Super-LumiNova.
An impressively thin automatic chronograph
Aside from the beautiful dials, the other impressive detail of the Maestro 3.0 is the size. The 39mm by 41mm case has a mere 11.5mm profile. On the wrist, it feels compact, comfortable, and solid. A screw-down crown and a 100m depth rating help reinforce these observations. The case design adheres to the wrist, and the pusher profile matches the case shape. Also, Gerald Charles envisions daily wear for these watches with white or ice-blue vulcanized rubber straps and case-matching pin buckles.
The Gerald Charles 3.0 movement by Vaucher
Like all Gerald Charles watches, the Maestro 3.0 uses a movement from Manufacture Vaucher Fleurier. Importantly, the 351-part automatic caliber measures just 6.07mm thick. It has a frequency of 28,800vph and 50 hours of power reserve. Along with the time, the watch offers a 30-minute counter, a 12-hour totalizer, and central seconds for the chronograph, as well as a small running seconds display. For 2025, each watch shows the 25th-anniversary logo on the honeycomb-motif central rotor.
General thoughts on the Maestro 3.0
Whenever I review a Gerald Charles watch, I always feel compelled to mention that these pieces are worth seeing in person before rendering a final opinion. There’s no doubt that the case shape is polarizing and somewhat controversial, but it works well on the wrist. Plus, it’s nice to try a differently shaped watch that isn’t afraid to stray from the norm. Finally, it’s worth mentioning that the watches are finished in line with expectations for an upper-tier brand.
Thoughts, pricing, and availability
The Maestro 3.0 pieces with Clous de Paris dials are available to order on the Gerald Charles website and require approximately two months before delivery. The ice-blue model in stainless steel is priced at €23,000, while the gray titanium piece lists for €24,100. That’s not a surprise considering the prices of other models from the brand, and it’s in line with other higher-end brands. The dials are a nice, detailed option compared to the sunburst references and should appeal to those who enjoy a textured finish. I happen to like the ice-blue model, but I imagine that additional colors and case materials will come in the future. Let us know your thoughts on this latest duo in the comments below.
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