# @sothebyswatches on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CcZ145-LDkX
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12828388-sothebyswatches-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-04-16T07:36:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sotheby's Watches (@sothebyswatches) — https://gondola.cc/sothebyswatches

## Caption

In 1995, after five years of research and development, Gérald Genta unveiled the Grande Sonnerie, the most sophisticated and complex wristwatch in the world at the time. Perhaps Genta’s most important contribution to high watchmaking, this watch, which emulated the chimes of London’s Big Ben, was a first in many ways and included more than a thousand spare parts. Minute repeater, Westminster four-hammer chime, perpetual calendar, dual power reserve display, this watch is a true masterpiece of watch engineering that few have matched to this day. 

Before this, the Grand Sonnerie had only existed as a pocket watch. Swipe to see the other two designs included in the sales.

Open for bidding until 19 April, visit link in bio to browse the full catalogue of ‘Gérald Genta: Icon of Time’ sale.

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