The Man Who Changed the World - Part 1 - The Man Who Inspired an Industry

12/04/2022 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

Part 1 of 2 - Deep dive into the life and work of the world renowned watch designer Gerald Genta.
The Man Who Inspired an Industry.


References:
Wikipedia - Gerald Genta
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A9rald_Genta

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-gerald-genta-nobody-knows

http://www.veryimportantwatches.com/el/articles/news/gerald_genta_a_historical_interview



Geneva
Wikipedia - Geneva Conventions
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Conventions

Local Histories
https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-switzerland/

The Culture Trip
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/switzerland/articles/a-brief-history-of-watchmaking-in-switzerland/

Geneva.info - Jet D'eau
http://www.geneva.info/jet-d-eau-fountain/

Hydro-Power
https://vintagewatchrestoration.com/pages/brand-history

l'Etiquette Article
https://letiquette.com/en/blogs/le-magazine/gerald-genta-montres-cie

Swiss Neutrality
https://www.history.com/news/why-is-switzerland-a-neutral-country

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/congress-of-vienna_the-day-switzerland-became-neutral/41335520

Piedmont
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedmont


Ponti Gennari
https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/piaget-design-ultra-thin


Vallée de Joux
https://wristreview.com/golden-era-watchmakers-switzerland-vallee-de-joux-part-1/

https://www.myvalleedejoux.ch/en/P20092/history-of-the-watchmaking

https://www.myvalleedejoux.ch/en/Z6400/history

https://culturedwg.blogspot.com/2012/01/lapidaire-et-diamantaires-du-haut-jura.html?m=1


Univeral Geneve
https://universalgeneve.info/content/6-history


Polerouter
https://watchandbullion.com/universal-geneve-polerouter/

https://wornandwound.com/a-brief-history-of-the-universal-geneve-polerouter/

https://universalgenevepolerouter.com/galleries/


SAS
https://www.seatmaestro.com/airlines-seating-maps/scandinavian-airlines-sas/history/


Omega
https://chronochatter.com/2021/08/19/history-of-the-omega-constellation/

Seamaster
https://www.truefacet.com/guide/history-omega-seamaster/

Centenary
https://www.wristicons.com/omega-centenary-2499-1948.html

Constellation
http://users.tpg.com.au/mondodec//Gerald_Genta_Designed_Omega_Constellations.pdf

Hamilton
http://www.lastwatchhorology.com/store/p19/%28SOLD%29_Vintage_Hamilton_%22Genta%22_Automatic.html

Bulgari
https://www.bulgari.com/en-us/collection/gerald-genta-watch.html




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Shout Out:

Perpetuality
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWwjmB1ik9MvG0GmCtDEDA

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Audio:
Neutrient
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqSwePodlJs

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