Today Gerald Charles concentrates on one special case style: the asymmetrical, octagon-shaped Maestro case. It has introduced several complications, such as chronograph and tourbillon, expanding its collection with a unifying theme – creative and distinctive case designs.

This year, Gerald Charles unveiled the Maestro 8.0 GC Sport Squelette, which, at first glance, looks just like the skeletonized version launched last year. However, upon closer inspection, you’ll find all the differences in the details, beginning with the crown position.

Introducing a Left-Handed Crown

This changes with the new Sport Squelette. It is the first skeletonized watch – with a micro-rotor, no less – from the brand that features a left-handed crown. This feature not only adds significant wow factor to the watch, but also serves practical purposes.

For one, from an operating point of view, a left-handed crown is more suitable for, well, lefties, to wind and adjust the time. However, for right-handed people, this configuration could be perfect as a sports watch since the crown will no longer dig into the wrist during a huge rotational movement during sports.

The new titanium case still keeps its unique octagonal design, including the asymmetrical bezel with those familiar “smiley” curves at six o’clock. It now has a sportier look thanks to a sandblasted finish, in line with the idea of making it a lightweight watch for outdoor use.

A Sporty Skeletonized Movement

One key reason contributing to the movement’s thinness, at 2.6 mm, is the micro rotor, which can sit flush with other parts and reduce some height. Furthermore, thanks to the skeletonized bridges, the winding rotor becomes visible from the front. Positioned at five o’clock, the motion of the gilded rotor is perceptible when the watch is on the wrist, lending it a more engaging appearance.

Gerald Charles Maestro 8.0 GC Sport Squelette Specs