Afrika
Artisans de Genève is an independent watchmaking workshop offering handcrafted timepiece customization and restoration services. We are neither associated nor affiliated with the brands of the timepieces we work on.
We carry out our work at the sole request of our customers, on their own timepieces and for their private use only. The work presented was commissioned by one of our customers. This presentation reflects our know-how and has no contractual value.
Creative Watchmaking
A workshop human scale
Artisans de Genève embodies the fusion between individuals and watchmaking. This is a House where ideas are reimagined collaborative way, according to our clients’ aspirations.
An art dedicated to others
Since its inception, our workshop has worked meticulously to offer our passionate clientele the most personalised horology experience.
Guardians of memories
Creativity has been at the heart of our workshop. Our work almost always consists of bringing together the memories of each individual and transcribing them into the language of watchmaking.
From pencil to reality
Afrika adventure began on paper, with sketches and a multitude of ideas inspired by our customer, which we refined together over time.
Named After Its Land Of Inspiration
A symbol of adventure and untamed freedom. A bold call to the unknown. Earthy and sandy tones shape the watch’s sandblasted movement and brown Super-LumiNova® indices. The matt green dial, ceramic bezel, and hours and minutes hands capture the wild energy of nature’s shades.
The unknown, or the invisible, is unveiled through skeletonization. An invitation to discover both the watch and new horizons. The bezel is engraved with the names of 24 cities and their time zones.
Sourcing Of Materials And Colors
Every material and hue is carefully selected to embody both elegance and durability, resulting in a timeless and truly personalized timepiece.
Green ceramic worldtime bezel
The bidirectional “world time” bezel insert is crafted from a block of green ceramic.
Earthy tones of Africa
The colours chosen by our client reflect a place that moved them: the Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary.
Natural tones
Hands are coated with green PVD to match the natural tones of the watch.
Sapphire crystal
The case features a sapphire crystal and is water-resistant up to 100m.
Our client wanted to capture the strength and sense of freedom he feels during his adventures into the unknown.
Focus On Modifications
Skeleton movement
The skeleton movement opens into the unknown, blending strength and delicacy. Through sandblasting, palladium treatment, a cut-out and chamfering, it reveals the intricate mechanics of the Rolex® 116710 movement.
Into the core
The open worked dial sheds light on the skeletonized movement. Transparency is accentuated by the sapphire date disk and the waterproof caseback. The oscillating rotor is made of yellow-gold, reflecting the earthy tones of Africa.
Crafted for the world
The bidirectional “world time” bezel insert is crafted from a block of green ceramic, then mirror polished. It indicates local time across 24 engraved time zones.
Other Modifications
Hands
Dial
Rotor
My watch takes me back to the Okonjati Wildlife Sanctuary and
everything they do to protect rhinos. Afrika means birthplace, motherland. The perfect namer a timepiece that stands for life and "freedom". Part of the proceeds from Afrika support the Mount Etjo Rhino Trust Foundation.
Inside The Customization
Each customer brings with them their story, their passions and their desires. Our workshop is transformed into a real meeting place, dedicated to the realization of all their desires.
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Base
Rolex® 116710 - /
Dial
Skeletonized, matt English green varnish - /
Movement
Rolex® Caliber 3186®, skeletonizedhand-chamfered and decorated - /
Date disc
Sapphire with blackhand-applied transfer - /
Hands
White gold Dauphine-type, chamfered and diamond-polishedby hand/green PVD coating - /
Bezel insert
Green ceramic/laser-engraved in platinum - /
Rotor
Tungsten, yellow gold tone and encircled by hand. - /
Case
Laser-grained engraving
Artisans de Genève is an independent watchmaking workshop offering handcrafted timepiece customization and restoration services. We are neither associated nor affiliated with the brands of the timepieces we work on. We carry out our work at the sole request of our customers, on their own timepieces and for their private use only. The work presented was commissioned by one of our customers. This presentation reflects our know-how and has no contractual value.
Write Your Own Story
Artisans de Genève is an independent watchmaking workshop offering handcrafted timepiece customization and restoration services. We are neither associated nor affiliated with the brands of the timepieces we work on.
We carry out our work at the sole request of our customers, on their own timepieces and for their private use only. The work presented was commissioned by one of our customers. This presentation reflects our know-how and has no contractual value.
Every Story Has Its Customization
You can discover below some challenges that we took for our clients. We are ready to take the one you will give us on your own favorite timepiece.
