DENNIS RODMAN – Greatest rebounders and defensive players in NBA history, ASKED SKELETON CONCEPT TO DESIGN A UNIQUE TIMEPIECE
Dennis Rodman is a retired American professional basketball player, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest rebounders in the history of the game. He was born on May 13, 1961, in Trenton, New Jersey, and grew up in the Dallas, Texas area.
Rodman attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where he played basketball for the college team. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1986 NBA Draft. Rodman quickly established himself as one of the top rebounders in the league, and helped the Pistons win back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990.
In 1991, Rodman was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, where he continued to be a dominant rebounder and also became known for his colorful hairstyles and tattoos. He won his first NBA Defensive Player of the Year award in 1990, and would go on to win the award twice more in his career.
In 1995, Rodman was traded to the Chicago Bulls, where he played alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. With Rodman’s help, the Bulls won three consecutive NBA championships from 1996 to 1998.
Rodman retired from professional basketball in 2000, and later dabbled in professional wrestling and acting. In recent years, he has also been involved in several business ventures and has continued to make public appearances. Rodman is widely regarded as one of the greatest rebounders and defensive players in NBA history.
Skeleton Concept is a handcraft atelier that specializes in watch customization.
They neither manufacture and/or sell timepieces. Skeleton Concept is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Rolex SA or any of its subsidiaries. The personalization of the watches are carried out meticulously while staying true to the essence of the original brand manufacturers.
Skeleton Concept personalizes the authentic timepieces entrusted by its customers, by revealing and sublimating their horological skeleton – principaly their case as well as the movement that composes them. This exclusive creative work is the result of the know-how of its craftsmen and master watchmakers, which is carried out in accordance with the essence of the manufacturers of the original brand.
THE DENNIS RODMAN CONCEPT
The Dennis Rodman required an extensive period of over two years dedicated to research and development before it finally came to fruition. A team of a hundred skilled artisans hailing from various regions of Switzerland, recognized as some of the finest in their craft, united with a shared objective: to ensure that the sporty skeletonized edition of the champion’s renowned GMT MASTER II® model lives up to its enduring and timeless reputation, while delivering great intricacy and craftsmanship. By replacing the original stainless-steel case with a red and black carbon one, our intention was to achieve a truly unique watch that imparts a contemporary yet everlasting aesthetic, showcasing the magnificence of the skeletonized movement in all its splendor.
With utmost precision, the 3186 Caliber of Dennis Rodman’s timepiece was meticulously crafted in the Vallée de Joux. Each component was carefully disassembled, shaped, angled, and meticulously finished by hand. This true masterpiece required countless hours of dedication, showcasing the know how and elegance of Swiss craftsmanship. As a finishing flourish, the original back has been replaced with a transparent sapphire case back, a distinctive feature of our brand. It provides a captivating view of the magnificence movement, accentuated by the meticulous angling of all its intricate elements.
Skeleton Concept is a handcraft atelier that specializes in watch customization.
They neither manufacture and/or sell timepieces. Skeleton Concept is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Rolex SA or any of its subsidiaries. The personalization of the watches are carried out meticulously while staying true to the essence of the original brand manufacturers.
Skeleton Concept personalizes the authentic timepieces entrusted by its customers, by revealing and sublimating their horological skeleton – principaly their case as well as the movement that composes them. This exclusive creative work is the result of the know-how of its craftsmen and master watchmakers, which is carried out in accordance with the essence of the manufacturers of the original brand.
WORDS OF DENNIS RODMAN
“My fascination with the art of watchmaking has been a lifelong passion. From the early days of my career, I began building a collection and that enthusiasm has stayed with me throughout. Along this journey, I came to truly appreciate the incredible craftsmanship and expertise that goes into every timepiece, and I wanted to emphasize this aspect. Collaborating with Skeleton Concept for my first customization, I decided to go with a black and red and case to remind me my NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls. With their meticulous attention to detail, they took the utmost care to incorporate my iconic number, 91, onto the bezel and sapphire glass, showcasing their unique craftsmanship.”
Skeleton Concept is a handcraft atelier that specializes in watch customization.
They neither manufacture and/or sell timepieces. Skeleton Concept is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Rolex SA or any of its subsidiaries. The personalization of the watches are carried out meticulously while staying true to the essence of the original brand manufacturers.
Skeleton Concept personalizes the authentic timepieces entrusted by its customers, by revealing and sublimating their horological skeleton – principaly their case as well as the movement that composes them. This exclusive creative work is the result of the know-how of its craftsmen and master watchmakers, which is carried out in accordance with the essence of the manufacturers of the original brand.
Specifications
MODEL CASE
Oyster, 40 mm, Carbon
OYSTER ARCHITECTURE
One-piece case middle, screwed back and crown
DIAMETER
40 mm
MATERIAL
Carbon
BEZEL
Stainless Steel in black PVD
WINDING CROWN
Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
CRYSTAL
Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date
WATER RESISTANCE
Waterproof to 100 meters / 330 feet
MOVEMENT
Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, GMT function
CALIBER
4130, Manufacture Rolex
PRECISION
-2/+2 sec/day, after casing
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. 24-hour display. Second time zone with independent rapid-setting of the hour hand. Instantaneous date. Stop-seconds for precise time setting
OSCILLATOR
Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring.
High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers
WINDING
Automatic bidirectional winding via Perpetual rotor
POWER RESERVE
Approximately 70 hours
BRACELET
Rubber B Velcro Series
Nylon Velcro strap
BRACELET MATERIAL
Nylon or Rubber
Skeleton Concept is a handcraft atelier that specializes in watch customization.
They neither manufacture and/or sell timepieces. Skeleton Concept is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Rolex SA or any of its subsidiaries. The personalization of the watches are carried out meticulously while staying true to the essence of the original brand manufacturers.
Skeleton Concept personalizes the authentic timepieces entrusted by its customers, by revealing and sublimating their horological skeleton – principaly their case as well as the movement that composes them. This exclusive creative work is the result of the know-how of its craftsmen and master watchmakers, which is carried out in accordance with the essence of the manufacturers of the original brand.
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