Gérald Genta Mickey Mouse G.3612

Gerald Genta Micky Golf Retro Fantasy Golf.3612 with Bracelet

Famed for first fixing the friendly faces of everyone’s favorite Disney friends onto his watches in the 1980s as the watch designer of his own brand following his acquisition of the rights to do so, Gérald Genta’s design DNA has largely been linked with Mickey Mouse and Disney’s other cartoon characters like Donald Duck.. Often dressed in various costumes or during a random activity such as golfing, as seen here, Genta’s depiction of the characters often enables the character to seamlessly integrate into the function of the watch, with these watches often featuring retrograde minute hands that are designed to operate as the character’s hands. Coupled with its jump hour indication, these timepieces are horologically astute while remaining whimsical in nature. Depicted here is Mickey Mouse himself standing atop a golf green as he prepares to take a swing at the gold ball at 7 o’clock, with the golf club recoiling over Mickey’s back as time passes and as he nears taking his shot, which is on the hour to progress the jumping hour display. Having bought the Gerald Genta brand in 2000, BVLGARI have listened to the ever-growing demand for these Disney-themed timepieces and so recently launched their own tribute inspired directly from this specific series. Brand : Gerald Genta Dimensions : 34mm Model : Mickey Mouse Retro Fantasy Movement : Automatic ETA cal. 2892 Reference : G3612 Bracelet : Stainless steel bracelet Year : Circa 1990s Condition : Excellent Material : Stainless steel Included : Watch only Dial Color : Green THE DIAL Featuring Mickey Mouse with his golf club acting as the retrograde minute hand, this timepiece couples horological prowess with a fun design that has since gone on to encapsulate the Gerald Genta brand. THE CONSTRUCTION Designed as a simple 34mm case with a polished domed bezel, Genta introduced some flair into the ref. G3612 via its coin-edge mid-case and distinctive winding crown. Offered on an intricate bracelet, this example is all the more desirable and carries even more wrist presence. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.