DirtDoog
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An oldie but goodie...Good ole Gefica
Sep 28, 2020,12:57 PM
Been a longtime lurker here on WatchProSite...and to be honest, I've always been a little confused by the layout and navigation...but I credit this forum for a lot the information that I have used to add to my collection. For my first post, I thought I'd put up a photo of a favorite from my collection. Everyone knows about Gerald Genta's design work for the AP Royal Oak and PP Nautilus, but I always felt that the modern Gefica Safari spoke much more of the guy's real personality and flair for the quirky and off-the-beaten-path design. And at the heart of my preference for the piece is the fact that it is a living and always changing timepiece, being made out of bronze. It is a watch that is meant to be worn and not safely hidden away in a safe-deposit box. It's a polarizing piece of design, but I'd say that wearing the watch on the wrist is as timely and timeless as any other part of my collection. It's a conversation starter for sure, and I welcome any and all comments and opinions about it. Thanks for all the great info here, and I'm glad to have the opportunity to come out of lurker mode and share with this community!
Gerald Genta Gefica Biretro Safari Blue Note Boutique Only Limited Edition of 50
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An oldie but goodie...Good ole Gefica
By: DirtDoog : September 28th, 2020-12:57
Been a longtime lurker here on WatchProSite...and to be honest, I've always been a little confused by the layout and navigation...but I credit this forum for a lot the information that I have used to add to my collection. For my first post, I thought I'd ...
Welcome!
By: mdg : September 28th, 2020-13:07
That is a very cool watch. Genta seemed like he had a very mischievous side to his designs. Maybe something you wouldn't wear at a funeral but who cares. It's fun and different. Nice to know that you actually wear it : )
Welcome Dirt Doog!
By: Brandon Skinner : September 28th, 2020-13:20
That is quiet the awesome watch you have there. Hope you share much more of it and the other pieces in your collection with us in the days and years to come🙏🏻
Welcome.
By: Jay (Eire) : September 28th, 2020-13:25
I have had a soft spot for these too, and I think there are several others here on the forum. An AD I used to visit regularly overseas repped Genta and always had some on the floor. Many times I flirted with one but never got there. The same AD also reppe...
Well done.
By: NautNut : September 28th, 2020-14:01
I was always a fan of this watch but I never knew this dial existed. Enjoy in the best of health.
Hi
By: brauner : September 28th, 2020-15:58
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Nice!
By: DirtDoog : September 28th, 2020-18:43
That's a nice Hunter GMT Moon Phase you got there! As much as I love to hate spelling "BVLGARI" with a "V", I'm glad that they continued the Gefica virtually untouched and even came out with this GMT model in keeping with Genta's design language. With the...
Thanks!
By: DirtDoog : September 28th, 2020-18:37
Thanks for all the friendly words of welcome! I know the Gefica isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's nice to know there are like-minded folks out there.
Great to have you here DirtDoog
By: Gelato Monster : September 28th, 2020-19:42
Unique and handsome even better limited piece . Genta is a genius. Your color choice is sporty yet chic
One of my favorite watches!
By: socabaptist : September 28th, 2020-21:10
Congratulations! Great watch, hopefully I can afford to get one some day. The first bronze watch. A great and unusual design. Enjoy!!
Welcome @ PuristPro
By: Geo : September 28th, 2020-23:03
The Gefica was such an introduction at that time and I really liked the black dial, the blue limited edition I only know from pictures. The way the case is made and the materila choosen was so new and I can imagine that it still is a conversation piece. T...
Interesting about the seconds hand
By: DirtDoog : September 28th, 2020-23:14
It’s funny that you mention the second hand position when the hour hand and the retrograde minutes changes. I was wondering the same thing in observing my own watch. No matter what I do, my seconds hand is always at the 43 seconds or so position at the ho...
Warm welcome here on this amazing and great forum.
By: Watchonthewrists : September 29th, 2020-01:16
Thats one beautiful and very cool GG from a iconic designer. I lately created a love for 90s (indie)watches and a Gerald Genta is def a must have in a collection from that area imho . Thanks for sharing your great GG . My GG says hi ...
