If you had to commission a watch....
....what exactly would it be and why? It could even be a version of an existing watch that doesn't exist but maybe should! ...
A Reverso Duo
With blue sun ray Tribute dial on the front without the small seconds and meteorite Tribute dial on the back
Great question
It makes me feel uncreative: all I can think of are variations of actual watches. Such as: A Reverso with the 1931 dial and hands but in a smaller, non-ultra-thin case (i.e. Grand Taille). A Patek 565 revamp with full Breguet numerals, luminous hands, and...
I went down this road
Who executes the commissioned watch is no less important than the design itself. If you’re in a position to create a dream, go ahead and fulfill your desire. From my personal experience I can say I’m glad I did. I don’t expect to commission a second watch...
Wow, what's the back story behind this commission?
Who executed it and what is based on?
Artisans de geneve
You can visit their website for more info. This watch is as follows: A Rolex Daytona 116508 solid gold is used as the base watch. The diameter is shaved down to 39.5mm. Crown guards are removed Gold pump pushers are created and used. The bezel is handmade...
Ahh its an AG, very nice!
That's an incredible, piece, please do share some caseback photos!
Personally...
A Patek Aquanaut no date 5167T with a khaki green or deep black dial (as opposed to the matte black on current standard version)... with a engraved/decorated rotor in platinum
There are a lot of watches I would absolutely love in a smaller size. The DB 28 Digitale, Greubel Forsey Balancier, or Zeitwerk for example.
Any one of these in 36mm would be fantastic!
A modern Seamaster 300 based on the design of the reference 165.024
With the following specs: - dimensions: 42mm diameter, 47mm lug to lug, total thickness no more than 13mm - lyra shaped lugs and asymmetric case - screw down crown - ceramic bezel graduated for every minute with the numbers 5, 10, 15, etc. filled with lum...