Artisans of Black
The companion of extreme expeditions, reinterpreted. DLC treatment, executed by hand. The vintage 16570, black on black.
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The Artifact
We take the Rolex Explorer II 16570 — the watch of polar expeditions and caves — and immerse it in a full black DLC treatment. Case, 24-hour bezel, bracelet: every surface becomes dark matter. The instrument remains intact. Its character, rewritten.
The Finish
A DLC coating — Diamond-Like Carbon — applied by vacuum deposition to every Oystersteel component. Harder than the steel itself, scratch-resistant, deeply matte. Not a coat of paint: a second, molecular skin.
Solid links, also treated in DLC. Robust, fluid, absolute.
Middle case and lugs untouched. Rolex proportions, the voice of Artisans of Black.
Acquisition
This creation is offered exclusively through our private client service. Every watch is crafted individually, solely for the client who orders it: artisanal rather than industrial work, carried out one piece at a time with the utmost care. A dedicated advisor accompanies you from the choice of the model to the finish of the customization, wherever you are in the world.
The Private Collection
Every piece is unique. Every acquisition is personal. View the full collection →
