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Canbs · 24 October 2019, 07:54 PM

Artisans de Genève released this new Daytona named La Blausee.

It's a skeletonized 116520 similar to their previous releases but this time they converted the Calibre 4130 to a manually wound movement!

Modified Rolex is always controversial but the movement conversion is definitely interesting. Thoughts?

Images and details from Monochrome.
https://monochrome-watches.com/artis...-review-price/

padi56 · 24 October 2019, 08:09 PM

As this is clearly not a Rolex production model moved to the non Rolex watch forum.

Canbs · 24 October 2019, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

As this is clearly not a Rolex production model moved to the non Rolex watch forum.

Hey Padi,

In the past, many threads regarding modified Rolex and Artisans de Geneve have been discussed on the Rolex General Discussion part of the forum.

Here are some examples:
-https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=700087
-https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=659694
-https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=628779
-https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=159394

So excuse my confusion.

djdo83 · 24 October 2019, 08:30 PM

I just got an email to pre-order this watch. Personally prefer a black bezel like their "La Barrichello" model. Been tempted to order this one after seeing what the La Barrichello is going for on CH24.

Helmi · 24 October 2019, 10:41 PM

Looks nice but not for me. I still prefer a "stock" Daytona

77T · 25 October 2019, 12:12 AM

Given that this is was a Daytona whose 4130 movement was modified to remove the autowind mechanism, skeletonize the bridges, customize the dial and add a sapphire caseback, it still retains Rolex DNA.

So it is Rolex but highly modified.

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Canbs · 25 October 2019, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by djdo83

I just got an email to pre-order this watch. Personally prefer a black bezel like their "La Barrichello" model. Been tempted to order this one after seeing what the La Barrichello is going for on CH24.

I agree. The forged carbon bezel on the "La Montoya" was the highlight for me.
You may have a point regarding the prices too. "La Barrichello" seems to be trading with more than a 100% premium. Although it is not cheap in any way, this retails for a little less than the Barrichello.

I definitely understand the temptation.

singe89 · 25 October 2019, 12:55 AM

Normally I hate any modified watches but I really like these. Combines Rolex and haute horology. Beautiful watches but wouldn't drop the $ on one.

Canbs · 25 October 2019, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmi

Looks nice but not for me. I still prefer a "stock" Daytona

Totally understandable. Thanks for your input.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Given that this is was a Daytona whose 4130 movement was modified to remove the autowind mechanism, skeletonize the bridges, customize the dial and add a sapphire caseback, it still retains Rolex DNA.

So it is Rolex but highly modified.

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I completely agree although it seems Padi disagrees with us.

They also added a custom blue ceramic bezel and brushed the case and the bracelet. It is an interesting take compared to the regular 116520.

The brushed case and bracelet looks great in my opinion. I'd love to see it on the 116500, I'm sure someone here has done it.

Canbs · 25 October 2019, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

Normally I hate any modified watches but I really like these. Combines Rolex and haute horology. Beautiful watches but wouldn't drop the $ on one.

Never thought of it like that. It indeed does, especially judging by the details provided in the article. 200 Hours!

"Among the new parts, the handmade ultra-thin balance bridge and the barrel ratchet are especially worthy of attention. Last, the movement is sandblasted and given a nickel palladium finish, resulting in a unique colour and technical look. All in all, the modification of the movement takes over 200 hours of work to complete."

They are relatively expensive but as David stated above, they seem to appreciate fairly well.

SpeakWithMichael · 25 October 2019, 01:34 AM

Love the back of the watch. Don't love the front of the watch. Skeletonized is not my style. I value readability.

rotiprata · 25 October 2019, 02:23 AM

Love the look, but the pushers just looks off. Would have been great if they didn't toy with the screw down pushers.

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77T · 25 October 2019, 03:00 AM

Thinning down the knurled part gives a slimmer profile. Perhaps another aspect of the overall slimming down philosophy.

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Canbs · 25 October 2019, 03:38 AM

They talk about replacing the original screw-down pushers with ‘Millerighe’ pushers. Like the ones on the earlier Daytona's.

The slimming down idea seems fair but I also like the original pushers better.

997GT3 · 29 October 2019, 09:24 AM

Absolutely amazing. I just saw the WatchFinderCo. review of their other model the other day. Amazing pieces. I do not think this loses any integrity. This is a wild piece.

vman · 29 October 2019, 10:08 PM

Fantastic ;-)

herts9 · 29 October 2019, 10:11 PM

Bleh.

Just buy a Mille.

TheDude · 29 October 2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Thinning down the knurled part gives a slimmer profile. Perhaps another aspect of the overall slimming down philosophy.

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Those don’t even look like they could be the same reference. Maybe the angle but a lot looks way off...

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fskywalker · 29 October 2019, 10:42 PM

Hard pass !

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DoraTheExplorerII · 29 October 2019, 11:06 PM

These companies could easily have 100% their own creations and watch manufacturing but instead they have to go the cheap route with the Rolex name for the easy marketing and quick sale.

ap1 · 29 October 2019, 11:19 PM

Looks sweet. ap skeleton for the win though

locutus49 · 29 October 2019, 11:25 PM

I love it and would buy it at the right price. Very nice modification and I usually don't like any mods.

77T · 29 October 2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDude

Those don’t even look like they could be the same reference. Maybe the angle but a lot looks way off...

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You’re right. Maybe they’ve also used an older, thinner midcase.

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GSDLover · 30 October 2019, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I love it and would buy it at the right price. Very nice modification and I usually don't like any mods.

Agree

ajw45 · 30 October 2019, 07:08 AM

Check out the watchfinder video, finishing is really not good...

https://youtu.be/F_yMXLAc3-s

24 October 2019, 07:54 PM	#1
Canbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 66	Hand Wound, Skeletonized Daytona From Artisans de Genève Artisans de Genève released this new Daytona named La Blausee. It's a skeletonized 116520 similar to their previous releases but this time they converted the Calibre 4130 to a manually wound movement! Modified Rolex is always controversial but the movement conversion is definitely interesting. Thoughts? Images and details from Monochrome. https://monochrome-watches.com/artis...-review-price/ Attached Images

24 October 2019, 08:09 PM	#2
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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Given that this is was a Daytona whose 4130 movement was modified to remove the autowind mechanism, skeletonize the bridges, customize the dial and add a sapphire caseback, it still retains Rolex DNA. So it is Rolex but highly modified. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 October 2019, 03:00 AM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Thinning down the knurled part gives a slimmer profile. Perhaps another aspect of the overall slimming down philosophy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 October 2019, 10:41 PM	#5
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Looks nice but not for me. I still prefer a "stock" Daytona

25 October 2019, 12:55 AM	#8
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Normally I hate any modified watches but I really like these. Combines Rolex and haute horology. Beautiful watches but wouldn't drop the $ on one.

25 October 2019, 01:34 AM	#11
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,757	Love the back of the watch. Don't love the front of the watch. Skeletonized is not my style. I value readability.

25 October 2019, 02:23 AM	#12
rotiprata "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Singapore Watch: AP Posts: 185	Love the look, but the pushers just looks off. Would have been great if they didn't toy with the screw down pushers. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

25 October 2019, 03:38 AM	#14
Canbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 66	They talk about replacing the original screw-down pushers with ‘Millerighe’ pushers. Like the ones on the earlier Daytona's. The slimming down idea seems fair but I also like the original pushers better.

29 October 2019, 09:24 AM	#15
997GT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: David Location: NJ Posts: 220	Absolutely amazing. I just saw the WatchFinderCo. review of their other model the other day. Amazing pieces. I do not think this loses any integrity. This is a wild piece. __________________ Audemars Piguet ROO Safari Rolex DJ II Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue IWC Ingenieur IW3233-03 RG Romain Jerome Spacecraft

29 October 2019, 10:08 PM	#16
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29 October 2019, 10:11 PM	#17
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	Bleh. Just buy a Mille.

29 October 2019, 10:42 PM	#19
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29 October 2019, 11:06 PM	#20
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	These companies could easily have 100% their own creations and watch manufacturing but instead they have to go the cheap route with the Rolex name for the easy marketing and quick sale.

29 October 2019, 11:19 PM	#21
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Looks sweet. ap skeleton for the win though

29 October 2019, 11:25 PM	#22
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I love it and would buy it at the right price. Very nice modification and I usually don't like any mods.

30 October 2019, 07:08 AM	#25
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 462	Check out the watchfinder video, finishing is really not good... https://youtu.be/F_yMXLAc3-s

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