Artisans de Geneve - Looking for advice

[RolexBHR]

I wouldn't touch a passed down watch. At the same time I wouldn't pass the open work opportunity from them, so I would get a normal sub and do it.

[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.

[rayshipley]

Originally Posted by drmizzou

I think their vision on mods is amazing. I actually did their” uncatchable challenge” on my BLNR and it came back looking fantastic. It is VERY expensive however. I agree with other comments above to either keep or sell and buy something you want. The mod will prob cost in the range of $15-25k (and you may already be aware of this). Best of luck on your decision.

How was your experience working with them? Is there a reason that you chose an existing "challenge" vs designing your own?

[drmizzou]

Originally Posted by rayshipley

How was your experience working with them? Is there a reason that you chose an existing "challenge" vs designing your own?

Experience was good. Timeframe initially quoted was 6 months and ran another month long. They use a third party company to do customs paperwork on both sending and receiving and it’s pretty seamless. Communication was good and replied within 24hrs. End product and packaging is gorgeous. I chose that particular “challenge” because I loved the story, uniqueness and look of the timepiece. It came back spectacular. Easily one of my favorites in my collection. I will say, while bespoke and extremely unique, that I think it is incredibly overpriced. Would I do it again? probably not - price being the limiting factor. When taking into consideration the market value cost of your Rolex and the mod- on my blnr, it’s hitting the $40k price point.

[nighthawk77]

OP I'd keep the watch as it is, to preserve it's sentimental value. I do like some of the ADG watches, the Pirlo one is nice, but the render you previously shared doesn't look great in my opinion.

[Alex71168]

Not for me. Looks more like a Tudor but worse

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by nighthawk77

OP I'd keep the watch as it is, to preserve it's sentimental value. I do like some of the ADG watches, the Pirlo one is nice, but the render you previously shared doesn't look great in my opinion.

Agree! Have it serviced, maybe lightly polished by RSC, and wear it, when you want to think about your Dad, even if it’s only occasionally.

Kat


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[WilsdorfNDavis]

To each, their own.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Agree! Have it serviced, maybe lightly polished by RSC, and wear it, when you want to think about your Dad, even if it’s only occasionally.

Kat


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Kat speaks the truth.

[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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