The 66g
The 66g
Artisans de Genève is an independent workshop customizing watches at the request of their owners; it does not manufacture or sell watches. It operates independently and is not affiliated with or authorized by any watch brand; trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes in relation to the original watches.
All modifications are carried out independently and without any approval from the original brand. Each customized watch is for private use only; no responsibility is assumed for any resale or commercial use. The work presented was commissioned by a client and reflects our know-how only; it does not constitute an offer or commitment.
(The watch is not included)
A Personal Approach
The Pursuit Of Lightness
In the 1970s, our client, Mr. V.A., a Franco-Italian automotive tuner, made a name for himself on European racing circuits by optimizing machines for private racing teams. His craft: improving a vehicle’s handling, responsiveness and performance by eliminating unnecessary weight and making it ever lighter.
For the customization of his timepiece with Artisans de Genève, he wished to apply that same level of rigor. The result is a timepiece weighing 66 grams, stripped down to its essentials, where every removal of material answers both a mechanical necessity and a philosophy.
The Selection Of Materials And Colors
Grade 5 Titanium®
The use of Grade 5 Titanium® was driven by one objective: reducing the watch’s weight to the absolute minimum, down to the gram.
Titalyt® Treatment
We applied a Titalyt® treatment, an electrochemical oxidation process that gives the metal a deep matte anthracite finish, while ensuring enhanced long-term durability.
Material Contrast
The rhodium-finished and yellow gold wheels create a material contrast inspired by the racing mechanics of the 1970s.
Yellow Hue
The yellow accents, echoed by the natural Rubber B® rubber strap, pays direct tribute to the vivid bodywork colors of racing cars from that era.
I spent my life chasing time down to the thousandth of a second on racing tracks. Today, I no longer endure time, I shape it. With this personalization project, I wanted to leave behind a living imprint, a trace of myself meant to endure through time.
Focus On Modifications
Down To The Gram
To reduce the original weight, the original case was reworked to integrate an external Grade 5 Titanium® structure.
A Tribute To Racing Circuits
Custom-made, it features a circular brushed anthracite finish punctuated with white and yellow indexes with green luminescence.
Skeletonized Movement
The 26-330® movement was entirely skeletonized to retain only the essential. Every opening, every angle and every component follows a precise mechanical logic, designed to further lighten the structure while revealing the original architecture of the movement.
Other Modifications
Rotor
Hands
Balance Bridge
Inside The Customization
Every detail of this customization was a bold gamble, balancing a highly technical approach with aesthetics. Discover the features that shape the identity of this unique timepiece.
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Base
Mr. V.A.'s watch, Patek Philippe® Aquanaut® 5167® - /
Case
Refined Grade 5 Titanium® case with Titalyt® treatment - /
Movement
Caliber 26-330®, skeletonized anthracite movement with yellow gold wheels - /
Rotor
Skeletonized yellow gold rotor, beveled and circular brushed - /
Dial
Custom-made skeletonized dial, anthracite circular-brushed finish with white and yellow indexes and green luminescence - /
Strap
Yellow natural rubber strap by Rubber B® - /
Hands
Rose gold hands, hand-beveled with SLN GL C1 luminescent material - /
Balance bridge
Black steel signature balance bridge polished
Artisans de Genève is an independent workshop customizing watches at the request of their owners; it does not manufacture or sell watches. It operates independently and is not affiliated with or authorized by any watch brand; trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes in relation to the original watches.
All modifications are carried out independently and without any approval from the original brand. Each customized watch is for private use only; no responsibility is assumed for any resale or commercial use. The work presented was commissioned by a client and reflects our know-how only; it does not constitute an offer or commitment.
Write Your Own Story
Artisans de Genève is an independent workshop customizing watches at the request of their owners; it does not manufacture or sell watches. It operates independently and is not affiliated with or authorized by any watch brand; trademarks are used solely for descriptive purposes in relation to the original watches.
All modifications are carried out independently and without any approval from the original brand. Each customized watch is for private use only; no responsibility is assumed for any resale or commercial use. The work presented was commissioned by a client and reflects our know-how only; it does not constitute an offer or commitment.
(The watch is not included)
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.
