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Price Customization

Heart of
Namibia

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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.
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From Immensity to the Infinitely Small

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Mr. Adam N.I’s
project

I have always been fascinated by watch complications. They represent far more than mere additional functionalities on a watch; they are the very essence of horological art. Among them, the moon phase is undoubtedly one of the most poetic and captivating. What draws me the most is how it connects the art of watchmaking to the universe. A few years ago, Artisans de Genève integrated a large moon phase into a watch model that I wear daily. This inspired me to embark on my own horological adventure. I wanted to go even further, and Artisans de Genève guided me in selecting a meteorite dial and a moon phase combining aventurine stone and mother of pearl. This unique piece reflects the beauty and magic of the universe on my wrist.

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TRANSFORMING THE ORDINARY INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY

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A WORKSHOP
HUMAN SCALE

Artisans de Genève embodies the fusion between individuals and watchmaking. This is a House where ideas are exchanged and reimagined collaborative way, according to our clients’ aspirations. It is in Geneva that all of the traditional watchmaking professions are brought together in a unique place, offering a multitude of possibilities to meet the diverse needs and desires of each individual client. It is within this dedicated framework that all of the restorations, repairs and modifications that we undertake – at the request of each client – are carried out by hand.
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A RETURN TO THE ORIGINS

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AN ART DEDICATED
TO OTHERS

Since its inception, our workshop has worked meticulously to offer our passionate clientele the most personalised horology experience. Returning to the origins of the profession where the watchmaker dedicates himself to the individual desires of each client, according to their unique codes, tastes and personal history. It is in this way that we are reconnecting with the roots of a vocation where a man, his hands and his tools are definitively bringing the clients’ desires to life.
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Watchmaker
savoir faire

PERSONNALISATION

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CREATIVE
WATCHMAKING

Behind each personalisation lies the desire to stand out, to express yourself and to create a timepiece that is exclusive to you. It is a way of creating a unique piece, according to your choices, tastes and history, by specialists who dedicate their craftsmanship to an entirely bespoke project.
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FROM SKETCH TO REALITY

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THE POWER
OF EXCHANGE

Heart Of Namibia began on paper with a multitude of ideas inspired by our client, which we refined together over time.
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A word from our client

Mr. ADAM N.I

“I have been observing the customisations of Artisans De Genève since their beginnings and have always been fascinated by this passion for detail. Revisiting an iconic timepiece according to my choices and desires, without any technical limitations, has been an exciting and highly enriching experience. ”
Mr. ADAM N.I.

Focus on THE MODIFICATIONS

Module Additionnel

Horological Complication

moon phase display

We developed an in-house horological complication to provide our client with a quick and simple reading of the moon phase. The 28 pieces that make up the additional module were entirely developed and manufactured in our workshops. Each piece is hand-decorated and angled.
Design
Mechanism

Dedicated Dial

Namibian Meteorite

The dial has been completely reshaped to integrate a Namibian meteorite stone. Cut from a 6 kilograms block of stone, it was reduced to a thickness of 0.30mm before undergoing a chemical treatment to reveal the beauty of the natural patterns and unique textures of the stone.
Meteorite
Meteorite Dial
Moonphase Detail

Moon Disk

Two Stones

At our client’s request, and for the first time, we created a large moon entirely made from precious stones. To match the meteorite dial, we made the starry sky in midnight blue aventurine, and the moon in mother of pearl. Crafted on a hand-polished black steel base, the contrast between the two natural stones offers a particularly unique effect.
Moonphase Mechanism
Watch Side View
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other
modifications

Ag Warm Sign Bridge

Ceramic
Insert

Shaped from a block of ceramic, the Dark Night Blue insert was entirely machined and engraved before receiving a platinum finish.
Ag Warm Sign Dial

Meteorite
Rotor

The rotor required new development to be machined from a raw white gold block. The Namibian meteorite insert was entirely machined from the same stone block to perfectly match with the dial. Sandblasting and engraving were then applied to bring out the necessary brilliance.
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Case
Engraving

The case has been entirely laser-engraved to give it a deep, grainy and unique texture. The lugs were also reworked.

Final Word from the Client

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Horological customisation is a very special step in the life of a collector. For years I have collected timepieces, mainly vintage, where every detail was crucial. I especially did not want a watch where a part had been modified or replaced. Over the years, my perspective has evolved significantly. The creativity and craftsmanship of Artisans De Genève inspired me to write my own story on my favourite timepiece. Modifying my watch to incorporate my tastes and desires is truly a unique experience.

Mr Adam. N. I

“

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THE REALISATION

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THE WITNESS
OF A HUMAN
ADVENTURE

Each client brings with them their story, passions and desires. Our workshop then transforms into a real meeting space dedicated to fulfilling all of those desires. The experience we live through our clients’ projects is always an endless source of excitement, joy and unforgettable moments. Heart Of Namibia adventure is for us the perfect example of a project born of passions and memories for which a multitude of artisans have come together to witness an incredible moment.

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Ag Warm Sign Bridge
Ag Warm Sign Dial
Ag Warm Sign Rotor

Specs

Base

Rolex® Submariner® 116610

Bezel

Dark Night Blue ceramic with platinum engraving

Dial

Namibian meteorite

Seconds Hand

Flame-blued

Movement

Rolex® 3135 hand-decorated

Complication

In-house additional module with in-house moon phase indicator

Rotor

White gold with Namibian meteorite insert

Case

Laser-engraved with grained texture

Balance Bridge

Tempered steel, hand-bevelled and polished steel

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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.
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WRITE YOUR
OWN STORY.

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Some of our
Past Challenges

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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.