NO.156
This reinvented chronograph explores the expressive potential of titanium through contrasts. The grained dial with diamond-polished angles creates a dialogue between texture and light, a minimalist reinterpretation where the surface becomes structure.
The radical purity of titanium
The case, bracelet and bezel have been entirely transformed in titanium, a material prized for its lightness, durability, and matte industrial aesthetic. Sandblasted throughout, the surface reveals a subtle rawness that gives the watch its quiet strength.
The Collector’s Vision
The owner of this timepiece wanted a chronograph that broke away from the usual design codes. His request was for a watch that was more tactile and architectural. Alter Geneva designed a piece with a modernist edge that is refined in every detail.
Engineering the Rebuild
Before any customization, the watch undergoes a complete disassembly in our Swiss workshops. Each component is meticulously cleaned and prepared. Once the new case, dial and bracelet in titanium are created, the movement is carefully reassembled, tested, and adjusted.
Light-Catching Precision
The grained dial contrasts with the diamond-polished angles around the subdials and indexes. This duality of textures is designed to catch the light without being ostentatious. Every detail enhances readability and highlights the materials.
A minimalist statement
This project embodies a modernist sensibility, combining technical sophistication with a minimalist aesthetic. The result is a chronograph that feels both radical and essential.
- Base watchChronograph, remade in titanium, provided by its owner
- Case & size40 mm, titanium, hand-sandblasted
- DialGrained, diamond-polished bevels
- HandsHand-painted black, white SLN
- BezelTitanium, hand-sandblasted,
black-lacquered engraving - BraceletTitanium, hand-sandblasted
- Indicative budgetCHF 11,000 to 14,000
(USD 13,500 to 17,500) - Typical lead time3 to 4 months
from design approval to delivery
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Submit your requestFully Reversible
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Swiss Made
Every stage, from preparation to final assembly, was carried out by hand in our Swiss workshops.
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Customization affects the original warranty. Alter provides an independent warranty for its work and a certificate of authenticity with each piece.
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Each creation is carried out on the client's own watch, in complete autonomy. Alter is not affiliated with any watch brand or manufacturer.