Artisans de Geneve - Looking for advice

[rayshipley]

I have the opportunity to have my 1996 bluesy reimagined by Artisans de Geneve. I inherited this beautiful watch from my dad but don't wear it at all. The two-tone and blue is too flashy for my taste.

I am considering modifying the watch to bring it closer to my more subtle taste while respecting part of it's original design and doing some creative stuff to it.

Artisans de Geneve is willing to do it and I'm curious if anyone here has worked with them on a bespoke piece. What have you heard about their design service, timeliness, communication etc..?

Every post I've seen about them is about a limited edition, not their approach to bespoke pieces.

[dannyboy123]

What are you thinking of having done?

[Roger Lococco]

Rolex has managed to convince a lot of people that any modification makes the watch illegitimate. In my view, these guys do some interesting work. Would love to see the concept pictures, if available.


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[amphr1]

If it was anyone else I would say no. But those folks are like the AMG/M division of Rolex imho.

What are you thinking of? Hopefully something interesting. Because if it isn't then it really should bear their name.

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[karleone]

Originally Posted by amphr1

If it was anyone else I would say no. But those folks are like the AMG/M division of Rolex imho.

What are you thinking of? Hopefully something interesting. Because if it isn't then it really should bear their name.

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They are absolutely not. AMG is within Mercedes and M within BMW.
Artisan de Genève is not related to Rolex by any means.
They start from real authentic Rolex and then use aftermarket / fake parts to transform the watch.

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by karleone

They are absolutely not. AMG is within Mercedes and M within BMW.
Artisan de Genève is not related to Rolex by any means.
They start from real authentic Rolex and then use aftermarket / fake parts to transform the watch.

Did not start out that way

[amphr1]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

Did not start out that way

Didn't AMG also start out as outside company? Same with Shelby?

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[MichelleP]

I wouldn't personally do it. As others suggested, swap the dial for black and that will tone it down a bit.

[Ballzzz]

All 3 companies, correct. They partnered along the way with the racing divisions. The homologation rules are what forced the manufacturers to bring to market, or they may never have existed. Later to be purchased by the company they based their work on.

Originally Posted by amphr1

Didn't AMG also start out as outside company? Same with Shelby?

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[codecow]

Convert a bluesy into a black sub? Lol… they must be hard up for business.

[Patekfinder]

What does ADG charge for this?


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[rayshipley]

here is an example shared with me

[Patekfinder]

Originally Posted by rayshipley

here is an example shared with me

I’m not a fan. Looks like a fake Rolex, not a haute horlogerie modification.

I would only go with their openwork watch.


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[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

I’m not a fan. Looks like a fake Rolex, not a haute horlogerie modification.

I would only go with their openwork watch.


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TBH... that looks awful. Grind off the crown guards, not sure what the dial is about, kinda like the bezel color...

I like the sub they did for paul watson. That's unusual and distinctive.

https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/...erd-challenge/

[painexpert]

[QUOTE=rayshipley;13130030]here is an example shared with me[

You asked for advice......Don't do it.

[TomCarter]

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

What does ADG charge for this?


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Toooo much lol

[MRBolton]

I like the normal bluesy better than that concept shared. That looks like a cheap homage to me. Perhaps a real life picture once done would look better, though.

[painexpert]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

I like the normal bluesy better than that concept shared. That looks like a cheap homage to me. Perhaps a real life picture once done would look better, though.

I doubt it!!!!!

[hutch300]

In my opinion that is ugly. I would swap out the blue for black and keep the originals. You can preserve what your dad wore too. I would not permanently modify a sentimental watch.

[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by hutch300

In my opinion that is ugly. I would swap out the blue for black and keep the originals. You can preserve what your dad wore too. I would not permanently modify a sentimental watch.

Excellent idea. Make it a black TT sub and save the original blue parts. Less flashy


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[culvercity]

Originally Posted by rayshipley

I have the opportunity to have my 1996 bluesy reimagined by Artisans de Geneve. I inherited this beautiful watch from my dad but don't wear it at all. The two-tone and blue is too flashy for my taste.

I am considering modifying the watch to bring it closer to my more subtle taste while respecting part of it's original design and doing some creative stuff to it.

Artisans de Geneve is willing to do it and I'm curious if anyone here has worked with them on a bespoke piece. What have you heard about their design service, timeliness, communication etc..?

Every post I've seen about them is about a limited edition, not their approach to bespoke pieces.

How long did it take for them to respond once you sent them your first message?

[JSCP]

Will look fake, Don’t bother

[brandrea]

Good luck OP, would love to see you post the result here

[travisb]

It's your watch, so your choice. Good luck!

[rmlovett1]

I wouldn’t do it personally, but if you like it that’s all that matters.

[RichardBartlett]

It's like inheriting the Mona Lisa and putting a baseball cap on her head and painting a moustache on to it your own taste..

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by richardbartlett

it's like inheriting the mona lisa and putting a baseball cap on her head and painting a moustache on to it your own taste..

+1.

[robertengel]

If it belonged to your dad and he wore it keep it as is for his memory, I personally dont find the changes to be an upgrade here, and you can't undo it. While you dont wear the watch now you could still do so later and have it be a shared object and a connection to your dad.

[Krash]

Never in a million years would I do that.


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[Kevin of Larchmont]

The concept drawing is not an improvement on the original. It was your dad’s watch but it’s yours now. If it were mine I would sell it and buy something I really wanted instead. Better a watch that you love in memory of your dad than a watch that once belonged to him and that he would no longer recognize.