foverstaI already had the opportunity to present you the Pink Gold Monegasque Automatic last year with my Roger Dubuis report after the Salon Belles Montres 2011: I would like to come back to the Stainless Steel version further to a loan from a friend who gave me the opportunity to enjoy his watch for more than a full day. In the same way that the Stainless Steel Excalibur 42 mm Automatic presented at the beginning of the year, this Monegasque is a part of the entry level of Roger Dubuis. Defining such kind of watch ... ...">Story

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JesterVery few watch Manufactures are blessed with the intense creativity of Roger Dubuis: ever since it was founded in 1995 it has been totally focused on innovation. Now its prestigious new creations for 2013 are dazzling the world of Fine Watchmaking with their mastery of centuries-old arts, their expertise in complications, their virtuosity in design and the magic of their jewellery. They all draw their inspiration from the Warrior, the legendary figure in a daring world of adventure that, just like the Roger ... ...">Story

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foverstaAs you know, one of the pillars of current Dubuis collection is the new Velvet collection. This collection features all the assets of Dubuis brand: beautiful movements, nice dial finishings and a daring design. The daring attitude is not that obvious here but please, have a closer look to the dial and to the case: don't you think that this watch seems to hesitate between a round and a tonneau shape? I find this combo quite interesting, bringing a dynamic on the design. Moreover, this combo of shapes allows .....">Story

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foverstaThe Excalibur collection has been without any doubt for many years the most representative of the baroque and bold style of Roger Dubuis. The 45mm diameter case characterized by the fluted bezel, the crown protectors and the triple lugs are the perfectly suited host to welcome the most extravagant and the most technically achieved movements from the Manufacture. An Excalibur watch is recognized at the first glance, combining power and refinement in an atmosphere of exuberance. Stainless Steel & Grey dial .....">Story

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pifpafThe counterfeiting gangrene is not a recently discovered disease. It already infected the watchmaking industry during the 18 century. To protect itself from the usurpation of the already prestigious Genevan origin, the corporation of watchmakers in this era created the Hallmark of Geneva (H.o.G). Since the commercial law did not really exist at this time, in order to mark their difference, the leaders of the Genevan watchmaking chose to increase the quality of their production...">Story

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foverstaI would like to come back to one of the most interesting watches of the past SIHH. I use the word "interesting" because it describes well my feeling about it. It is not my fav watch of the SIHH, it is not my fav Roger Dubuis novelty but it plays a very important role in the strategy of the brand. This watch is the Pulsion Chronograph ...">Story

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JesterHad the pleasure of sitting down with Monsieur Dubuis during SIHH for a chat. While the talk wasn't intended to be a formal interview, I found it interesting nevertheless and I would like to share with our fellow Purists here: What gave you the inspiration to become a watch maker? RD: I have always been a thinker, observing, studying and challenging everything I see. When I was 12, I was asked to step in to help my friend to ring the bell in my neighorhood church. To get to the top of the bell tower, I need .....">Story

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KongOn the 8 March, Roger Dubuis presented their 2012 Collection to the press members in Singapore after the previous exciting IWC day. Venue, was at the posh Presidential Suite of the Fullerton Hotel. Today the Commander, became the sort of Bourne Identity (or James Bond) Goris Verburg, Managing Director, ROGER DUBUIS S.E.A presenting the four worlds of Roger Dubuis ... Presenting the Manufacture .....">Story

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small-luxury-world“More than just a traditional watch manufacture, ROGER DUBUIS is the reflection of a space spilling over with creative ideas.” (From: RD press kit) Roger Dubuis founded in 1995 is still a “young” company, even when there have been lots of changes in their history – changes of ownership, changes of collections, ups & downs …. Nonetheless all their (current) movements are in-house with Geneva Seal and they have more than 30 movements for usage (plus some more in the pipeline). Quite a lot I would say, for such a “young” company. Not only the company, their Associate Director for movement development, Gregory Bruttin, is young as well, but however he works in the company for more than 10 years and was ......">Story

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Z3The 2012 SIHH PuristSPro Live Report - Jon Z. (Z3) Roger Dubuis For a brand that used to introduce many new designs every year, this year is relatively tame for one of my favorite brands at SIHH. The new line introduced this year is Pulsion, which features a combination of the traditional side of watchmaking (such as open-worked dial with Cote-de-Geneve pattern), and modern elements (e.g. raised sapphire crystal, rubber strap)...">Story

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