Collector Notes
- The Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Meteorite is a 39 × 41 mm automatic watch featuring a dual-layer dial of Muonionalusta meteorite over an anodised aluminium baseplate, housing Calibre GCA2011 with a small-seconds indicator at 6 o’clock, limited to 100 pieces per reference.
- Two executions: Black (Darkblast steel, red baseplate, anthracite meteorite) and Silver (polished steel, opaline rhodiated baseplate, white meteorite).
- The Muonionalusta meteorite is estimated at over 4.5 billion years old — rarer by volume than gold or diamonds.
- First Gerald Charles meteorite watch to incorporate a small-seconds complication; edition size is 100 pieces each.
The Story Behind It
The project originated as a straightforward brief — a meteorite dial on the Maestro — but CEO Federico Ziviani redirected the design team toward something more specific: capturing a precise instant rather than simply displaying an unusual material. The result is a dial conceived as a freeze-frame of cosmic impact.
Designer Octavio Garcia, who previously served as Creative Director at Audemars Piguet and met Gérald Genta during the Royal Oak 40th anniversary, devised a dual-layer construction. A thin slab of meteorite floats above an aluminium baseplate; radial apertures pierce through to expose the charged colour beneath, evoking shockwaves radiating from a point of collision. The Roman numerals and indices appear deliberately displaced, as though pushed aside by the force of impact.
Material & Mechanics
The Muonionalusta meteorite fell in northern Sweden; current estimates place its age at over 4.5 billion years, predating the formation of the Earth’s crust. Its terrestrial supply is finite and considerably scarcer than gold or diamonds.
Working the material demands electro-erosion rather than conventional cutting, slicing it into ultra-fine layers while keeping each fragment submerged in protective liquid to prevent oxidation. The explosion rays engraved at 6 o’clock require near-surgical precision given the meteorite’s extreme hardness.
Beneath the dial, Calibre GCA2011 runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 50-hour power reserve across 189 components and 28 rubies. The bridges carry colimaçon, côtes de Genève, and perlage finishing, with a golden central oscillating weight engraved with Gerald Charles’s honeycomb motif.
On the Wrist
At 39 × 41 mm with a 9 mm total thickness, the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite carries a specific weight of 80 grams — perceptible without being obtrusive. The screw-down crown with its Clous de Paris finish and 10 ATM water resistance give it practical credentials. The Black execution ships on a black velcro and natural rubber strap with a Darkblast Grade 5 titanium buckle; the Silver pairs with a white version of the same system.
The Maestro 2.0 Meteorite is the first watch in the Gerald Charles line-up to pair a meteorite dial with a small-seconds complication, positioning it above earlier meteorite references in the brand’s own hierarchy. For GCC collectors already familiar with the Masterlink Boutique Edition or the Masterlink Gem-Set Limited Edition, this release marks Gerald Charles’s most ambitious dial execution to date.
Edition Details & Market Position
Each reference is limited to 100 pieces, with the CNC-carved case produced in 35 components. The warranty runs two years, extendable to five years through Gerald Charles’s Smart Warranty registration system.
As Federico Ziviani stated in the brand’s official communication: “By sculpting a billion-year-old meteorite into the iconic Maestro form, we bring cosmic history into the present, turning a fragment of the universe into wearable art.” For collectors following Watches and Wonders and the wider January 2026 release calendar, the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite arrives as one of the more materially specific propositions of the season.
Full technical details are available at Gerald Charles.
| Movement | Calibre GCA2011, automatic, 28,800 A/h, 50 h power reserve, 28 rubies, 189 components |
| Case | Stainless steel, 39 × 41 mm, 9 mm total thickness |
| Dial | Muonionalusta meteorite over aluminium baseplate (red anodised / opaline rhodiated) |
| Water Resistance | 10 ATM / 100 m |
| Edition | 100 pieces per reference |
| Warranty | 2 years, extendable to 5 years via Smart Warranty registration |
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| Movement | Swiss Manufacture Calibre GCA2011, automatic, 28,800 A/h (4 Hz), 50-hour power reserve, 189 components, 28 rubies |
| Case size | 39 × 41 mm, total thickness 9 mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel; Darkblast finishing (Black) or polished (Silver) |
| Water resistance | 10 ATM / 100 m |
| Price | Not stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What movement does the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Meteorite use?
The watch is powered by the Swiss Manufacture Calibre GCA2011, an automatic movement running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 50-hour power reserve. It carries 28 rubies across 189 components and features bridges finished with colimaçon, côtes de Genève, and perlage decoration.
How many pieces of the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite are being produced?
Each of the two executions — the Black Darkblast and the Silver — is limited to 100 pieces, giving a combined edition of 200 watches worldwide.
Where does the meteorite used in the dial come from?
The dial material originates from the Muonionalusta meteorite, which fell in northern Sweden and is estimated to be over 4.5 billion years old, making it one of the oldest materials available on Earth.
Is the Gerald Charles Maestro 2.0 Meteorite available in the GCC?
Gerald Charles distributes through authorised boutiques internationally. Collectors in the GCC should contact Gerald Charles directly or an authorised regional retailer for current availability, as the edition is limited to 100 pieces per reference.
What is the case size of the Maestro 2.0 Meteorite?
The case measures 39 × 41 mm in stainless steel with a total thickness of 9 mm. It is water-resistant to 10 ATM (100 m) and features a screw-down crown with Clous de Paris finish.
