Gerald Charles launches an addition to their Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin collection with a new Asia Limited Edition in a jade dial.
Press Release with commentary in italics.
Hands-on impressions : Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin Asia Limited Edition Jade dial
The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin Asia Limited Edition retails at CHF 23,000 before tax.
Commentary
We saw and handled this watch when Gerald Charles CEO Frederic Ziviani visited Singapore earlier this year in March. We did not manage to shoot the watch, as we were focused on the video interview with Federico and the photography of the star novelty for this year – the Maestro Perpetual Calendar. So here, we offer our hands-on impressions from that session, with release photography.
This watch is a line extension to the Maestro 2.0 collection, a line defined by the ultra thin movement, in this case is the Caliber GCA2000. The movement is made for Gerald Charles by Vaucher, and is a three hand automatic with hours, minutes and central seconds. The power reserve is still a respectable 50 hours. This same movement appears in other Maestro 2.0 watches.
The case remains unchanged – stainless steel in the now iconic Gerald Charles shape measuring 39x41mm.
The speciality for this limited edition is the jade dial. Stone dials are a favourite of Gérald Genta, and we have seen in other Gerald Charles watches, including the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite. The collection also has one model with a lapis lazuli dial. In this novelty, the stone used is a precious jade with a vibrant green tone.
The colour is a light green, with the typical veins, inclusions and tonality differences showing. Of course the pieces are selected such that these are actually aesthetically pleasing. And as these are natural organic structures, will be unique. The dial is intentionally left free of indices, and the only markings on the dial is the branding and the Swiss Made wordings. The dial is cut to the unique Gerald Charles shape, including what has been nicknamed Mr. Genta’s chin. This adds complexity to the already difficult to machine stone. The overall aesthetic is decidedly minimalist, but when nature shows her beauty in the jade, Gerald Charles is wise enough not to overshadow her, and complement perfectly with the elegant, elegant case and match this with a white rubber strap.
The pricing of CHF 22k is in line with the Meteorite series, which are also priced at CHF 21k and CHF 22k for the two variants.
Release details
Asia has become one of Gerald Charles’ most exciting playgrounds. The energy, the passion for independent watchmaking, the growing community of collectors – the connection with the region keeps getting stronger and stronger.
To celebrate this momentum, Gerald Charles decided to craft a unique timepiece dedicated exclusively to this market: a bold, vibrant and technically challenging limited edition built around one of Asia’s most culturally significant materials – jade.
Enter the new Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition
Limited to only 80 pieces, this special creation combines Gerald Charles’ unmistakable design language with one of the most difficult natural stones used in watchmaking. Not because jade is rare – although it absolutely is – but because shaping it into the iconic Maestro silhouette is an entirely different story.
Stone dials have always been part of Gerald Charles’ creative universe and one of the Maison’s most intrinsic signatures since its origins. Mr. Gérald Charles Genta himself had a deep fascination for precious stones and continuously explored unconventional materials, textures and colors throughout his career, pushing the boundaries of watch design with his artistic and experimental vision.
Harder, more fragile and far more unpredictable than many precious stones, jade is notoriously difficult to machine. And while the market has seen jade dials before, creating one specifically for the Maestro case shape required an entirely new level of technical expertise and craftsmanship.
The jade selected for this edition is among the world’s most precious and sought-after varieties, chosen for its vibrant green tone, natural depth and unique character. Across Asia, jade is far more than a decorative stone – it symbolizes prosperity, harmony, protection and virtue, and has been treasured for millennia as a material even more valuable than gold.
As the ancient proverb says: “gold has a value; jade is invaluable.”
Transforming this exceptional material into a Gerald Charles dial is an intense process where precision becomes obsession.
Each dial starts from a rough jade stone that must first be cut into an ultra-thin disc before being shaped, milled and finished to the exact Maestro geometry. The final dial thickness reaches only 0.4 mm – an extraordinary challenge considering jade’s natural brittleness.
Every phase demands extreme care: slow machining speeds, ultra-precise tolerances and custom-made supports designed to eliminate any vibration, movement or pressure that could fracture the stone instantly.
The rejection rate is exceptionally high. The margin for error? Almost zero. And yet, this complexity is exactly what makes every piece unique. No two dials are identical. Veins, inclusions and tonal variations naturally differ from one stone to another, giving each watch its own personality and organic texture – something no lacquered or painted dial could ever reproduce.
To further emphasize the beauty and authenticity of the stone, the dial has been intentionally left pure and minimalist, completely free of indexes and numerals. This deliberate choice allows the jade itself to become the true focal point of the watch, preserving the elegance of the design while fully showcasing the material’s natural depth, colour and unique character. The result is striking. The vivid green jade dial explodes visually against the bright white strap, creating a fresh, modern and high-contrast aesthetic that feels both luxurious and playful at the same time.
Ultra-thin at only 9 mm, water-resistant to 100 metres and designed with Gerald Charles’ signature Ergonteq® architecture for exceptional wrist comfort, the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Jade Edition proves that technical watchmaking can still have attitude.
This isn’t simply a jade dial watch. This is Gerald Charles cutting jade its own way.
Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Ultra Thin Asia Limited Edition Specification
| Watch name: | Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Asia Edition |
| Reference: | GC2.0-SSPS-JD02PS-RSPN |
| Case: | Stainless Steel39x41mmScrew-down crown with Clous de Paris finish and embossed logoCarved with CNC numeric control machinery – 35 piecesPolished case, vertical brushed case back |
| Movement: | Swiss Manufacture Caliber GCA2000Golden central oscillating weight. Two layers of finishings: sandblasted base, colimaçon andsoleil brushed top with the Gerald Charles “honeycomb” motif; |
| Type: | Automatic 3 hands |
| Functions | Central hour, minute and second hands, 5G shock resistant |
| Movement Finishings: | Bridges finely decorated with colimaçon, Côtes de Genève and perlage finishes, and yellow goldcolour engravings |
| Movement Thickness: | 3.7mm |
| Movement Jewels: | 28 rubies |
| Movement Total components: | 189 pcs |
| Movement Frequency: | 28’800 A/h – 4Hz |
| Movement Power reserve: | 50 hours |
| Dial: | Jade stone dial with no indexes or numerals.Decalque: logo and Swiss made printed black |
| Hands: | Baton shaped, flat; Finishing – Silver colour, polished, hours and minutes hands filled with whiteSuper-LumiNova® with green C7, SPL light at night. |
| Strap: | White rubber strap with Clous de Paris motif, textured finishing on top side and GC logo’s on thelining. |
| Water resistance: | 10 ATM/ 100 mt |
| Total thickness: | 9mm |
| Warranty: | 2 years (extendable to 5 years following the ‘Smart Warranty’ system registration) |
| Limited edition: | 80 pcs |
