King & Queen Midas Series (Gerald Genta‑designed, ultra‑rare)

9630 (late 1960s; original King Midas)

  • Case / Design: Very heavy asymmetrical case inspired by the Parthenon—Greek temple roof profile, left‑side crown. Integrated bracelet from single gold block; referred to as “heavy” (~200 g)
  • Movement: Ultra‑thin manual‑wind Caliber 650 (Piaget‑derived; 1.8 mm thick, 17 jewels)
  • Dial: Initially “Midas” branding; later versions show “Cellini”
  • Rarity: Very limited (~800 units, 144 in white gold)
  • Notables: Elvis Presley famously wore this reference in The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)