The Classic Challenge (Tribute)
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ARTISANS DE GENEVE is an independent workshop. On our website only, we offer a service of personalization of timepieces at the request of our customers within our limited capacities. We do not manufacture nor sell watches.
We are neither affiliated to nor authorized by the manufacturers of the client’s watches, that we accept to customize. They do not approve modifications or personalizations made to their products by unauthorized third parties
Therefore, our customization services are provided for personal and private use only. Any other use, in particular of a commercial nature, is not approved by ARTISANS DE GENEVE and will invalidate our warranty.
We are neither affiliated to nor authorized by the manufacturers of the client’s watches, that we accept to customize. They do not approve modifications or personalizations made to their products by unauthorized third parties
Therefore, our customization services are provided for personal and private use only. Any other use, in particular of a commercial nature, is not approved by ARTISANS DE GENEVE and will invalidate our warranty.
Prelude
The Classic Challenge is a tribute to vintage timepieces. Our client, a collector with a passion for the 1970's motor racing world, wanted a personalization inspired by these years, which also marked a turning point in watchmaking history. This challenge was twofold, as our client desired a variation of his personalization represented by two dials.
This personalization has been requested by a private customer. It is a sample of our know-how and of the personalization services made upon request of our customers. If you would like to customize your timepiece in the same way or following your wishes, please contact us. Please note that due to the limited capacity of our workshops, we are not able to satisfy every demands so please accept our apologies in advance.
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The
Specifications
Technical Sheet
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- Base
- Rolex® Daytona® 116520
- diameter
- 39.5mm
- Dial
- Modified by hand. Made in silver and in black.
- Bezel
- Handmade bakelite
- case
- Machined and finished by hand
- Materials
- Stainless steel
- Sealing
- 100m waterproof
- Polishing
- 12h/6h Vintage Polishing
- Movement
- Rolex® 4130 modified with 22ct gold rotor
- Back
- Transparent sapphire
Style, elegance, and simplicity. The essence of this challenge was to successfully transform each of our client’s pieces by adorning them with emblematic details inspired from vintage timepieces, such as the bakelite bezel, the “hat” hands, or the satin-finish while preserving the features of the existing model.
Timeless
Style
Rarity
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Modifications
Focus
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Bakelite Bezel
A typical element of models from the 1970s, the Bakelite bezel is entirely handmade in our workshops in Switzerland. It enhances the appeal of this customization.
The dial
The dial has been reworked by hand and features the iconic codes of vintage models. The piece was both crafted in silver and black.
The case
The case has been machined and finished by hand to embody the allure of the 1970’s timepieces.
The Craftsmen’s
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Hommage
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It was a significant challenge to make this timepiece unique by giving it the aesthetic details of watchmaking icons while maintaining the reliability of the Rolex® 116520 model.
The hands are refined, diamond polished to give them the typical « hat » angle. They perfectly underline the richness of the dial. The latter represent actual figures of the style of vintage dials, from which they take up the codes and details. They are handmade in silver and black.
Figure of
Style
Double Tribute
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Prelude
The Classic Challenge is a tribute to vintage timepieces. Our client, a collector with a passion for the 1970's motor racing world, wanted a personalization inspired by these years, which also marked a turning point in watchmaking history. This challenge was twofold, as our client desired a variation of his personalization represented by two dials.
Artisans de Genève is not affiliated nor authorized by Rolex SAThis personalization has been requested by a private customer. It is a sample of our know-how and of the personalization services made upon request of our customers. If you would like to customize your timepiece in the same way or following your wishes, please contact us. Please note that due to the limited capacity of our workshops, we are not able to satisfy every demands so please accept our apologies in advance.
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