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Swiss brand Gerald Charles has expanded its flagship Maestro collection with the introduction of the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite. With this release, it is the first time that the maison has used a meteorite dial in its timepiece and included a small seconds display within the collection. The timepiece expands the brand’s offerings in stone-dial watches such as the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli, Maestro GC39 Remaster with opal, Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger’s Eye, and Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger’s Eye.
The Maestro 2.0 Meteorite is released in two limited-edition runs of 100 pieces each - a Black model and a Silver model - distinguished by their respective finishes, matte dark blasted and polished. Both models, made from stainless steel, utilise the brand's distinct asymmetric case, measuring 39 mm by 41 mm with a slim profile of 9 mm. The screw-down crown, decorated with a Clous de Paris pattern, allows water resistance of up to 100 metres.
The highlight of the watch, the dial, has been crafted from Muonionalusta meteorite, an iron-based material discovered in northern Sweden and estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. To preserve the integrity of the Widmanstätten patterns - the natural crystalline structures formed over millions of years - the meteorite is sliced into ultra-thin layers via electro-erosion while submerged in liquid to prevent oxidation. It is then precisely shaped to fit the Maestro’s complex, non-linear case dimensions.
The timepieces follow two thematic interpretations. The Black model represents the ‘moment of impact’, featuring dark meteorite over a red anodised aluminium baseplate. Radial apertures allow flashes of red to show through, complemented by a fiery gradient on the small seconds sub-dial. The Silver model represents ‘cooling and stillness’, with silver meteorite and an opaline, rhodium-treated baseplate with gold accents. Both versions feature ‘deformed’ Roman numerals and baton indexes that appear tilted, simulating the shockwaves of a cosmic collision. For visibility, the hands and markers are treated with white Super-LumiNova X1.
The watches are powered by the GCA2011 automatic calibre, an ultra-thin movement measuring just 3.7 mm in height. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph or 4 Hz, provides a 50-hour power reserve, and offers shock resistance up to 5G. Visible through a vertically brushed sapphire caseback, it is refined with Côtes de Genève, perlage, and colimaçon on the bridges, and a gold central oscillating weight featuring a honeycomb motif.
Each model is delivered with two strap options - a natural rubber strap and a Velcro strap. Both are equipped with a darkblasted Grade 5 titanium buckle with a Presto quick-release system, allowing the wearer to swap straps without the need for tools.
Swiss brand Gerald Charles has expanded its flagship Maestro collection with the introduction of the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite. With this release, it is the first time that the maison has used a meteorite dial in its timepiece and included a small seconds display within the collection. The timepiece expands the brand’s offerings in stone-dial watches such as the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli, Maestro GC39 Remaster with opal, Maestro 9.0 Tourbillon Tiger’s Eye, and Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Tiger’s Eye.
The Maestro 2.0 Meteorite is released in two limited-edition runs of 100 pieces each - a Black model and a Silver model - distinguished by their respective finishes, matte dark blasted and polished. Both models, made from stainless steel, utilise the brand's distinct asymmetric case, measuring 39 mm by 41 mm with a slim profile of 9 mm. The screw-down crown, decorated with a Clous de Paris pattern, allows water resistance of up to 100 metres.
The highlight of the watch, the dial, has been crafted from Muonionalusta meteorite, an iron-based material discovered in northern Sweden and estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. To preserve the integrity of the Widmanstätten patterns - the natural crystalline structures formed over millions of years - the meteorite is sliced into ultra-thin layers via electro-erosion while submerged in liquid to prevent oxidation. It is then precisely shaped to fit the Maestro’s complex, non-linear case dimensions.
The timepieces follow two thematic interpretations. The Black model represents the ‘moment of impact’, featuring dark meteorite over a red anodised aluminium baseplate. Radial apertures allow flashes of red to show through, complemented by a fiery gradient on the small seconds sub-dial. The Silver model represents ‘cooling and stillness’, with silver meteorite and an opaline, rhodium-treated baseplate with gold accents. Both versions feature ‘deformed’ Roman numerals and baton indexes that appear tilted, simulating the shockwaves of a cosmic collision. For visibility, the hands and markers are treated with white Super-LumiNova X1.
The watches are powered by the GCA2011 automatic calibre, an ultra-thin movement measuring just 3.7 mm in height. The movement operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph or 4 Hz, provides a 50-hour power reserve, and offers shock resistance up to 5G. Visible through a vertically brushed sapphire caseback, it is refined with Côtes de Genève, perlage, and colimaçon on the bridges, and a gold central oscillating weight featuring a honeycomb motif.
Each model is delivered with two strap options - a natural rubber strap and a Velcro strap. Both are equipped with a darkblasted Grade 5 titanium buckle with a Presto quick-release system, allowing the wearer to swap straps without the need for tools.
