The present example belongs to this production of quartz watches with complications. It features a perpetual calendar with moonphase and is distinguished by a full titanium case paired with an integrated titanium bracelet. The grey carbon dial is further enriched by mother of pearl and lapis lazuli subdials.
This timepiece is part of a special series commissioned by the royal court of Brunei from the Geneva-based house of Gérald Genta, as indicated by the AH emblem positioned at 4 o clock.
These watches feature the emblems of Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei since 1967, as well as those of members of his family. Among them is his brother, Prince Jefri Bolkiah —represented in the present example by a stylised floral motif, believed by some to incorporate the initials “JB” — or his nephew, Prince Abdul Hakeem, whose initials ‘AH’ are presented in a stylised form on other examples.
These so-called ‘presentation’ watches are often given by a leader (Emperor, King, President, Prime minister, business magnate, etc.) or in their name, as a gesture of recognition or gratitude towards a third party.
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