Skeleton Concept, a French atelier that offers a variety of customizations, modifications, and enhancements of world-class luxury watches, has unveiled the Skelton Concept Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” Presnel Kimpembe Concept. The timepiece is the result of a collaboration between the horologists of Skeleton Concept and French champion footballer Presnel Kimpembe, a center-back for Paris Saint-Germain. Kimpembe approached Skeleton Concept to both skeletonize the 3186 movements of his “Batman” version of the GMT-MASTER II Rolex and alter the shade of blue on the bezel to match his signature color.
Skeleton Concept redesigned the dial as an openwork piece, which includes a skeletonized dial and a blue inner bezel to highlight the inner workings of the movement. The atelier also replaced the date wheel with a transparent sapphire crystal version with black numerals, except for the number 3 which Kimpembe wears on his shirt at Paris Saint-Germain, that is dressed in blue. The transparent theme is continued on the reverse with a sapphire crystal exhibition caseback. The outer portion of the caseback is engraved to commemorate the Presnel Kimpembe Limited Edition piece, where the number 3 is also displayed. Skeleton Concept Rolex GMT Master II “Batman” Presnel Kimpembe Concept is now available to preorder.
For another example of Rolex customization, check out Artisans de Genève’s Honey Blue Challenge.
