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Geaux Tigers · 29 January 2019, 07:21 AM

Hi All,
Came across this site and thought it was neat - not sure what to call these type of artisan companies. Beautiful craftsmanship on some of these watches. I came across many others, but this was my favorite.

https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/...gh-matt-diver/

jfmiii · 29 January 2019, 07:29 AM

i call them overpriced crap but to each their own. others might call them fakes.

burnthesehills · 29 January 2019, 07:31 AM

Looks like a Tudor Pelagos. At that point I would probably just buy a watch that had the look I was going for versus having my Rolex modified.

Token74 · 29 January 2019, 07:33 AM

I’ve liked the La Montoya for some time now, but not sure I could bring myself to buy one.

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Paul_I · 29 January 2019, 07:38 AM

It's not the worst mod I've seen. Reminds me a bit of the Seamaster 300M "Commander's Watch." I certainly don't hate it or consider it a crime against nature. That said, I don't think these debatable upgrades justify the added cost.

Paul_I · 29 January 2019, 07:39 AM

The tribute to 5513 is interesting.

crazymcmichael · 29 January 2019, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfmiii

i call them overpriced crap but to each their own. others might call them fakes.

you deserve a post of 2019 bannen

andyxxx · 29 January 2019, 07:49 AM

I wouldn't
but the 6263 looks good

Dsmith1974 · 29 January 2019, 07:57 AM

Each to their own, but just ruined a good rollie there imho.

watchwatcher · 29 January 2019, 08:17 AM

Yeah...no.

Rashid.bk · 29 January 2019, 08:46 AM

Like the Montoya Daytona though.

2001jesper · 29 January 2019, 08:47 AM

The "La Montoya" is a stunner, but would much prefer the original

shaunylw · 29 January 2019, 08:56 AM

isn't red and orange the first colors to disappear underwater? Seems like a poor color choice for a dive watch.

HogwldFLTR · 29 January 2019, 09:29 AM

No, thanks!!!

zengineer · 29 January 2019, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaunylw

isn't red and orange the first colors to disappear underwater? Seems like a poor color choice for a dive watch.

I don't think professional, or even recreational divers are their target demographic.

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mikeyatc · 29 January 2019, 10:27 AM

MP5 · 29 January 2019, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geaux Tigers

Hi All,
Came across this site and thought it was neat - not sure what to call these type of artisan companies. Beautiful craftsmanship on some of these watches. I came across many others, but this was my favorite.

https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/...gh-matt-diver/

Why you got dreams of purple and gold with naked baby indicies?

turboevo2 · 29 January 2019, 10:42 AM

For Rolex and Swiss watches I would leave it all original reason being is the value. Some other watch brand like Seiko can pull it off modified but not a Rolex.

shaunylw · 29 January 2019, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zengineer

I don't think professional, or even recreational divers are their target demographic.

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Haha you’re definitely right.

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Sjmoore11 · 29 January 2019, 12:08 PM

Wow - I wouldn’t buy one, due to both price and a desire to keep things stock...but I think they look really cool.

drmizzou · 29 January 2019, 12:15 PM

the 6263 and 6263II are cool... and could have seen myself interested in those but the prices are pretty prohibitive.

brandrea · 29 January 2019, 12:21 PM

Let me think a bit ... nope

Easy E · 29 January 2019, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yeah...no.

This

Geaux Tigers · 29 January 2019, 02:31 PM

MP5 — Bama fan! Ha!

asiparks · 29 January 2019, 02:42 PM

Yobokies for Rolex.
"aftermarket" ceramic bezels are cheap, the hand's, dials and clear caseback don't appear to be anything beyond what you could commission from a Chinese "homage" factory. Gold rotor- wow.

Unimpressed.

GradyPhilpott · 29 January 2019, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfmiii

i call them overpriced crap but to each their own. others might call them fakes.

It's a customized Rolex, which is supplied by the customer, so it's not crap and it's definitely not fake.

I like the looks of it, but it's priced way out of my league.

It's limited to 26 copies, so I don't really know what all the negativity is about.

The likelihood of ever even seeing one anywhere is slim to none.

Rogdogg · 29 January 2019, 05:49 PM

Not for me as I don't like they idea of modifying my watches, however, I do quite like the blue of the bezel and dial and would love to see Rolex bring out a similar colour to that.
The red accents are not for me and I'm not too keen on the hands either.

HogwldFLTR · 29 January 2019, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

It's a customized Rolex, which is supplied by the customer, so it's not crap and it's definitely not fake.

I like the looks of it, but it's priced way out of my league.

It's limited to 26 copies, so I don't really know what all the negativity is about.

The likelihood of ever even seeing one anywhere is slim to none.

Not really negativity on my part; I just don't like the looks of it. Simple as that!!!

jps3b · 29 January 2019, 06:21 PM

Personally I think they look cool. Doesn’t mean I’m gonna buy one. I don’t know enough about them to comment on the quality but if I had disposable money I would consider one. I also understand the view of many on this thread calling them fakes; however, I do not agree with them.

@jps3b

Rogdogg · 31 January 2019, 03:02 AM

This company has been popping up as ads on my Facebook on my phone since I opened the link on my laptop the other day.
I hope the OP doesn't represent the company because if he does it was a very clever marketing trick Haha.

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29 January 2019, 07:21 AM	#1
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 437	Rolex Tuners! Hi All, Came across this site and thought it was neat - not sure what to call these type of artisan companies. Beautiful craftsmanship on some of these watches. I came across many others, but this was my favorite. https://www.artisansdegeneve.com/en/...gh-matt-diver/

29 January 2019, 07:33 AM	#4
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,723	I’ve liked the La Montoya for some time now, but not sure I could bring myself to buy one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

29 January 2019, 07:38 AM	#5
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	It's not the worst mod I've seen. Reminds me a bit of the Seamaster 300M "Commander's Watch." I certainly don't hate it or consider it a crime against nature. That said, I don't think these debatable upgrades justify the added cost. __________________

29 January 2019, 07:39 AM	#6
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	The tribute to 5513 is interesting. __________________

29 January 2019, 09:29 AM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	No, thanks!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 January 2019, 07:29 AM	#2
jfmiii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16750/16800/126710 Posts: 1,407	i call them overpriced crap but to each their own. others might call them fakes.

29 January 2019, 07:31 AM	#3
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Looks like a Tudor Pelagos. At that point I would probably just buy a watch that had the look I was going for versus having my Rolex modified.

29 January 2019, 07:49 AM	#8
andyxxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Andy Location: England Watch: with confusion Posts: 626	I wouldn't but the 6263 looks good

29 January 2019, 07:57 AM	#9
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Each to their own, but just ruined a good rollie there imho.

29 January 2019, 08:17 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,615	Yeah...no.

29 January 2019, 08:46 AM	#11
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Like the Montoya Daytona though.

29 January 2019, 08:47 AM	#12
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,683	The "La Montoya" is a stunner, but would much prefer the original

29 January 2019, 08:56 AM	#13
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,548	isn't red and orange the first colors to disappear underwater? Seems like a poor color choice for a dive watch.

29 January 2019, 10:27 AM	#16
mikeyatc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: conus Watch: 16610 Posts: 221

29 January 2019, 10:42 AM	#18
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	For Rolex and Swiss watches I would leave it all original reason being is the value. Some other watch brand like Seiko can pull it off modified but not a Rolex.

29 January 2019, 12:08 PM	#20
Sjmoore11 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Watch: Exp II - old & new Posts: 686	Wow - I wouldn’t buy one, due to both price and a desire to keep things stock...but I think they look really cool.

29 January 2019, 12:15 PM	#21
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	the 6263 and 6263II are cool... and could have seen myself interested in those but the prices are pretty prohibitive. __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

29 January 2019, 12:21 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,869	Let me think a bit ... nope

29 January 2019, 02:31 PM	#24
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 437	MP5 — Bama fan! Ha!

29 January 2019, 02:42 PM	#25
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,887	Yobokies for Rolex. "aftermarket" ceramic bezels are cheap, the hand's, dials and clear caseback don't appear to be anything beyond what you could commission from a Chinese "homage" factory. Gold rotor- wow. Unimpressed. __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

29 January 2019, 05:49 PM	#27
Rogdogg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,123	Not for me as I don't like they idea of modifying my watches, however, I do quite like the blue of the bezel and dial and would love to see Rolex bring out a similar colour to that. The red accents are not for me and I'm not too keen on the hands either. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

29 January 2019, 06:21 PM	#29
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Personally I think they look cool. Doesn’t mean I’m gonna buy one. I don’t know enough about them to comment on the quality but if I had disposable money I would consider one. I also understand the view of many on this thread calling them fakes; however, I do not agree with them. @jps3b

31 January 2019, 03:02 AM	#30
Rogdogg 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,123	This company has been popping up as ads on my Facebook on my phone since I opened the link on my laptop the other day. I hope the OP doesn't represent the company because if he does it was a very clever marketing trick Haha. Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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