MINERAL SOFTNESS
Light sometimes reveals unexpected beauty, especially when it meets a stone with ever-changing reflections, set within a generously curved case designed for optimal comfort on the wrist.
Sometimes, all it takes is a slight turn of the wrist to discover a new reflection, an unexpected shade, a glimmer that had remained invisible until then. With the Geneva Minute Repeater Golden Obsidian, Gérald Genta turns this fascination with light into an experience of its own. Formed by the rapid cooling of lava, this volcanic rock possesses a remarkable depth, animated by brown and golden inclusions that appear and disappear depending on the light. Since every stone is unique, no dials are exactly alike.
This mineral richness finds a natural extension in the generous curves of the yellow-gold cushion-shaped case. Measuring 40mm in diameter and just 9.60mm thick, it combines polished gadroons with satin-finished surfaces. On the face of the watch, slender yellow-gold hands and hour markers frame the white railway minute track. The minute repeater slide follows the curve of the case, making its ergonomics discreet and intuitive. Behind this visual softness lies an architecture conceived entirely to let sound resonate freely. Developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the manual-winding GG-002 caliber features gongs individually cut and tuned by hand. To enhance their resonance, the case walls have been thinned to just 0.6mm at their finest point, while the bezel and caseback have been hollowed out and the sapphire crystal reduced to 0.8mm thick. Visible through the open caseback, the movement delivers an 80-hour power reserve.
