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.

“Poetry
of lights”

The personalization of M.S.F’s watch

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Genesis

Poetry of Lights is an adventure in watchmaking and jewellery. Son and grandson of a Gemmologist, our client wanted a personalization that brought together his two passions: traditional watchmaking and jewellery.
Together, we were able to involve Craftsmen and Artists in this unique project, all eager to bring life to this unique personal timepiece out of this extraordinary journey.
Gènese Emeraude
Génèse POL

A watchmaking workshop dedicated to me.

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A word from our client

“The story I was able to share with Artisans de Genève will remain a unique human adventure for me. Their commitment, expertise and attentiveness have been invaluable to this project, which has never ceased to evolve and refine itself. We explored no fewer than nine versions before we set our eyes on the ideal Green Sapphire. I’ve always loved precious stones, as I believe that nature does things right”.
M.S.F
Atelier

Turning what is born as multiple
into something unique

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A human-scale
workshop

Artisans de Genève embodies the fusion between people and watchmaking. A Maison where people share and rethink their watches together, according to their aspirations. In Geneva, all the traditional watchmaking crafts are brought together in a single location, offering a wide range of possibilities to meet the different needs and desires of all. In this dedicated setting, we hand-craft all the restorations, repairs and modifications which are carried out upon our client’s personal request.
Gemmes
plans

Communication is key

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From the pencil
to reality

The Poetry Of Lights adventure began on paper, with sketches and a collection of ideas inspired by our client, which we refined together over time.
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An Art dedicated to others

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Returning
to our roots

Since its creation, L’Atelier has always worked to offer passionate clients more personal watchmaking. This is a return to the origins of the profession, where watchmakers devoted themselves to the individual desires of each client, according to their codes, their taste and their own background. In doing so, we’ve gone back to the roots of a calling where man, handicraft and tools were the definitive masters behind a client’s desires.
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At one with watchmaking and jewellery

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The perfect
balance

As a watchmaking enthusiast, our client wanted to give his watch jewelry-inspired details while preserving a timeless aesthetic.
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Atelier

Focus on modifications

Craftsmanship and transmission

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Setting

It took us two years to gather and bring together 36 stones of the same hue to create this perfect harmony. The bezel has a green bright, made possible by precious Australian sapphires. Each stone has been skillfully set by hand using traditional Invisible Setting techniques.
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Focus on modifications

A dance of light

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Case

The case is hand-set with 52 diamonds, carefully chosen for their clarity and brilliance.
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Sertissage

Focus on modifications

Skeleton movement

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Technicality
& transparency

The skeleton chronograph movement is a blend of technical sophistication and transparency, created by a range of crafts.
Each piece is cut, beveled, sandblasted and polished by hand, all enhanced by an anthracite finish. The hardened, polished and balance bridge completes the aesthetics of our client’s caliber.
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Other
modifications

Ag Neon Sign Bezel

The crown

The rose gold crown has been hand-machined to create a groove 0.30 millimetres deep. A green lacquer was then applied and polished before firing it at 180 degrees, thus ensuring perfect hold.
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The dial

Fashioned from a single block of natural sapphire, the transparent dial reveals the entire decorated movement. The hour-markers and counters, in solid pink gold, are diamond-polished and satin-finished with a traditional buff finish.
Ag Neon Sign Rotor

The rotor

We have re-imagined the openwork rotor from a solid block of rose gold. Cut by a hacksaw, then decorated and beveled, and hand-colored following our client’s wishes.

A witness to a human adventure

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The realization

Each client brings his own story, passions, and desires. This makes our workshop a real meeting place dedicated to bringing about and materialize the client’s project. Our experience all through our client’s project brings us a never- ending source of excitement, joy and unforgettable moments. The «Poetry of Lights» adventure illustrates the perfect example of a project born from a passion and a dream come true. As together, we were able to create the witness of a moment.
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Ag Neon Real Back
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Specs

Base : Rolex® 116505
Bezel : Rose gold, invisible setting with 36 green australian sapphires
Dial : Sapphire, polarised, anti-reflective treatment, rose gold indexes
Hands : Rose Gold, polished & sandblasted
Movement : 4130® skeleton, finished and cut by hand. Anthracite treatment.
Balance bridge : Hardened steel, mirror-polished
Case : Invisible setting, 52 diamonds
Pushers : Rose gold
Crown : Green groove, hand finished, polished
Bracelet : Satin-finish
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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

Become inspired by Poetry of Lights. Our workshop is at your disposal for your personalization project.

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.