The gérald genta Gentissima Oursin collection, as reinterpreted by gérald genta in collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, is not an exercise in simple reiteration, but a bold exploration of high watchmaking’s expressive possibilities. Expanding in late 2025, the Oursin family welcomes two striking interpretations, each housed within a 41mm shell, announcing their presence through dials fashioned from blue or green meteorite. These are not pieces that bow quietly to tradition; each is a declaration of the Maison’s commitment to audacious elegance, design ingenuity and the pursuit of materials that intrigue both the senses and the intellect.
The Magic of Meteorite
The headline feature for the Gentissima Oursin 41 models is, indisputably, their remarkable dials. Carved from thin slices of authentic meteorite, the surfaces display a crystalline structure that ensures every watch is singular – nature itself crafts each piece’s unique visual signature. The dials, available in deep blue or vibrant green, transform according to the angle of light and the wearer’s environment. This play of hue and reflection is not a mere affectation; it invites the owner to discover subtle shifts and intricate geometries with every glance, making the experience both personal and dynamic.
Legibility and style converge in the dial’s details: luminous five-minute indices filled with Super-LumiNova ensure clarity under all conditions, while the hands themselves are solid gold, polished and delicately rounded. A specially developed pink-tinged Super-LumiNova adorns these hands, paying homage to Monsieur Genta’s personal affinity for pink. A domed sapphire crystal subtly faceted with the unmistakable octagonal signature within hovers above, intensifying the dial’s dimensional effect and underscoring the creative tensions at play between geometry and organicism.
Precision and Personality
The heart of each Gentissima Oursin 41 pulsates with the Zenith Elite GG-005 automatic calibre, an engine chosen for its robustness and reliability, yet finished with the sort of particularity typical of the Maison. Measuring 25.6mm in diameter and a mere 3.88mm in thickness, the movement is composed of 158 parts and beats at a frequency of 4 Hz, promising a healthy 50-hour power reserve. The oscillating mass, rendered in 18K yellow gold and distinctly redesigned for this edition, is visible through a transparent sapphire caseback – a subtle flourish that rewards the attentive observer.
In real-world terms, the movement provides a seamless blend of dependability and artistry, complementing the watch’s visual exuberance with mechanical discipline. The chronometric performance matches the sophistication of the case and dial, and serves as a reminder that behind the aesthetic bravura lies a thoroughly engineered horological core.
Statement and Substance
The 41mm Grade 5 titanium case is nothing short of a sculptural endeavour. Sandblasted to a matte finish, the housing affords both lightness and unyielding durability, perfectly in keeping with contemporary expectations for comfort and utility. The external profile is round and inviting, yet within, a subtle octagonal motif quietly asserts the brand’s design philosophy, rewarding those who seek out layers of meaning within form.
The case’s defining visual gesture is the setting of 234 white gold beads, each hand-fitted and meticulously aligned. The interplay of these precious elements with the titanium base generates a tactile and optical richness, one that transcends mere decoration, evoking the radiant geometry of a miniature sculpture rendered wearable. The crown, also in white gold and capped by a polished cabochon, is integrated seamlessly into the design, both aesthetically pleasing and functionally sound. Water resistance to 50 metres and a rubber strap in harmonising colours, blue for the blue meteorite dial, green for the green meteorite dial, complete the package, rendering the timepiece not only striking but genuinely practical.
The Audacious Canvas of Gentissima Oursin
To engage with the Gentissima Oursin 41 is to participate in a dialogue between art, nature and technical mastery. These watches are not anonymous objects; every curve, every bead, every crystalline meteorite shard is a statement of intent and identity. The dials whisper of distant stars, while the case recalls the Mediterranean sea’s enigmatic forms, both woven into a narrative that champions independence, redefines elegance, and celebrates the spirit of creative risk-taking so central to the gérald genta legacy.
Each piece holds space for ingenuity and emotion, inviting collectors who seek intimacy and singularity from their wristwear. As wearable art, the Gentissima Oursin 41 stands apart in the world of contemporary horology, its very existence a quiet refusal to compromise, a celebration of audacious creativity made manifest. For those who consider art an essential part of life and not a mere embellishment, the new Gentissima Oursin 41 becomes far more than a tool for measuring time, it becomes the measure of a life well and beautifully lived.
