The Artisans Legal Notice
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
Our client’s brief was clear, he wanted to share his passion for a unique place. The Zinal Challenge is an homage to the ice-laden, monochrome landscapes of Switzerland’s highest peaks that our client is so passionate about. The Zinal Glacier and its frozen surroundings were the muse for this project, for which our artisans employed unparalleled techniques and savoir-faire.
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® 116520
- Bezel
- Transparent sapphire, polished
- Dial
- Transparent sapphire, polarized
- Hands
- Flame-blued, polished, and rhodium-plated in the center
- Movement
- 4130 modified movement, skeletonized, sandblasted, and beveled by hand.Nickel Palladium finishing. Manual winding: 72 hours of power reserve
- Ratchet & balance bridge
- Beveled and flame-blued
- Back
- Titanium
- Bracelet
- Exclusive transparent rubber strap by Rubber B®
The design was conceived with our client around a series of unique modifications that bring clarity and elegance to the timepiece. A clear strap, hand-wound skeleton movement, sapphire glass bezel, and, for the first time, a sapphire glass dial. The hands are flame-blued, bringing a softer contrast to the steely, monochrome appearance.
Transparency
Effects
Translucent
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Modifications
Focus
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The Bezel
The bezel is made of sapphire glass. Entirely finished by hand, it brings luminosity to the timepiece.
The Dial
Made from sapphire glass and featuring a polarized finishing on the counters, the dial adds purity and delicacy to the skeleton movement.
The Case
The case lugs are satin-finished, the underside is sandblasted and the corners are polished. The original pushers have been replaced by MK “Millerighe” pushers.
The dial and bezel are made from sapphire crystal, a fragile material that demands to be worked with great dexterity. A technical feat as much as an aesthetic one, that gives the timepiece a singular identity that is all in the details: the counters are polarized and the hands are flame-blued.
All in the
details
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The Craftsmen’s
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This project was based around the image of a glacier—giving us an exceptional challenge, both in skill and design. Our client’s watch keeps its substance while adding ice-like transparency. Each element blends together, becoming virtually invisible.
The 4130 caliber was completely cut, sandblasted, and beveled by hand. The automatic winding system was removed and replaced with an internally developed barrel that provides the timepiece with a 72-hour power reserve. The ratchet wheel and balance bridge are flame-blued.
Manual
Movement
Superposition
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Exclusive
Transparent
Strap
Rubber B® X Artisans de Genève
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We are dedicated to collaborate with craftsmen who strive for excellence in their field of expertise. Rubber B® is unequivocally, the most experienced artisan in regards to rubber straps. Developed and realized exclusively in genuine rubber for our client, the transparent strap completes elegantly the timepiece look.
Prelude
Our client’s brief was clear, he wanted to share his passion for a unique place. The Zinal Challenge is an homage to the ice-laden, monochrome landscapes of Switzerland’s highest peaks that our client is so passionate about. The Zinal Glacier and its frozen surroundings were the muse for this project, for which our artisans employed unparalleled techniques and savoir-faire.
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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