Gerald Genta Octagonal 'Minnie Mouse'

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Quartz

27 MM

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SKU	AS11639
Article Number	40992879
case size	27 MM
movement	Quartz
approximate age	1990s
dial color	White
material	Two-Tone Steel & Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
Includes	Gerald Genta signed, red leather strap with matching two-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows wear associated with age and light use. Light bezel wear noted. Dial and handset are in great condition. Crystal has normal wear including shallow marks throughout.

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Quartz

27 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS11639
Article Number	40992879
case size	27 MM
movement	Quartz
approximate age	1990s
dial color	White
material	Two-Tone Steel & Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
Includes	Gerald Genta signed, red leather strap with matching two-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows wear associated with age and light use. Light bezel wear noted. Dial and handset are in great condition. Crystal has normal wear including shallow marks throughout.

Why We Love it

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There are two kinds of Gerald Genta watch icons: the ones that shout his name, and the ones that don’t have to.

This lady’s two-tone Minnie Mouse watch is firmly in the second camp—and that’s what makes it so good. The dial is almost aggressively minimal: no indices, no branding, no logo clutter. Just Minnie, centered, with her arms serving as the hands. And yet the watch is still unmistakably Genta, thanks to the two-tone octagonal case shape and that signature, architectural sense of proportion that he made his calling card.

It’s the perfect reminder that Genta wasn’t only the godfather of steel sports icons—he also understood whimsy, pop culture, and the kind of high-design playfulness that most brands still can’t pull off.

This example, a Ref G2851.7, is powered by a quartz movement, exactly as it should be: precise, practical, and made for daily wear. It’s fitted with its original red leather strap with matching red top stitching, which gives the whole watch a punchy, fashion-forward finish.

It goes without saying that if you collect design, this is the kind of watch that belongs in the conversation. If you collect Genta, it’s a must.

Brand Story

Gerald Genta is the designer who quietly shaped modern watch culture more than any CEO ever could.

Born in Geneva in 1931 and trained as a jeweler, Genta approached watches like sculpture—built on proportion, silhouette, and pure visual confidence. His career began at Universal Genève with the SAS Polerouter, then expanded into a run of era-defining icons: the Omega Constellation refresh, Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak, Patek Philippe’s Nautilus, and beyond. If the 1970s invented the luxury sports watch, Genta drew the blueprint.

But his genius wasn’t limited to steel and seriousness. He moved effortlessly between high jewelry houses and mass-market brands, and even licensed Disney in the 1980s, proving that playful design could still be unmistakably sophisticated.

Genta passed away in 2011, leaving behind an almost unbelievable output—over 100,000 watch designs—and a legacy that still defines the industry. His greatest trick was simple: he made watches feel less like products, and more like art you could wear every day.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.