miss the easy diver

I concur with Stere, I miss the Easy DIver. The Easy Diver is an iconic piece, even in its latest evolution, conveying power, exclusivity, sportiness, and class all in one design--- things not easily replicated. The Excalibur was big, bold and in your face yet remained sporty and classy at the same time--another difficult to achieve vision. Now, the Easy Diver is gone, and the Excalibur has been weakened, almost feminized, in all but the very top end of the line which has maintained the soul of the original Excalibur, albeit at a much higher price point. On the other hand, The Pulsion, although I am certain it is a well built watch, looks like a mishmash of several different brands. I must admit, I have never seen one in the metal, but I do not find the photos compelling in the least.

Hopefully, this once iconic, cult brand will return to the DNA that made it great in the first place. Thanks for the great review!

My view on the Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph

By: foversta : July 11th, 2012-13:33

I 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 im...

Well, I still have the monopusher in mind...

By: amanico : July 11th, 2012-13:44

And as I am a faithful guy, I can't forget it. With this monopusher, RD put the bar very high. Too high, maybe, when I see this last one. Best, and thanks for the write up! Nicolas

Because you are an homme de goût...

By: foversta : July 11th, 2012-13:51

The Monopusher is also in my mind but well... I would be also happy with a Sympathie chronograph. Yes the case is huge but I love its shape! Thanks for your input! Fx

Thanks...

By: stere : July 12th, 2012-03:03

...FX for your great post. I don't know what my feelings about the Pulsion are. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't. I've never seen it for real so I have only the impression of many pictures. A couple of weeks ago I was at the RD boutique in Geneva bu...

miss the easy diver

By: marketsurfer : July 12th, 2012-05:50

Thanks for your comments...

By: foversta : July 12th, 2012-12:50

I will come back to the softened Excalibur because there are a lot to say. Fx

Fx EX anticipation!

By: marketsurfer : August 2nd, 2012-05:46

Anticipating your Excalibur article --- Can we expect it soon? Thanks!

'Mishmash' is a good word to use IMO

By: eelstub : July 13th, 2012-05:02

It's like RD couldn't decide on a look: cutting edge? tool watch? traditional? quirky? hey, let's do a bit of each and see how it comes out! It is a compelling watch, however.

Thanks Stere for your comments.

By: foversta : July 12th, 2012-12:49

And to illustrate your post, here is a wristshot of an Easy Diver: Fx ...

I'll admit, this RD tempts me.

By: MichaelC : July 12th, 2012-06:21

When I look at the piece as a whole it is alluring. You comments about the partial open dial are interesting. I can certainly see a solid dial being quite nice on this based upon how the numerals are executed. It seems nowadays every brand is letting us p...

Thanks Michael! [nt]

By: foversta : July 12th, 2012-12:47

Roger Dubuis Pulsion Chronograph: Love and Hate

By: MTF : July 12th, 2012-21:22

FrX, Thanks for the opinion piece. I was a tad confused at SIHH 2012 presentation. They brought out the 4 videos that did not really explain the 4 watch lines except to emphasise: "Hey! We showed two lines before and now we have the remaining two lines th...

I like the concept of the watch...

By: dxboon : July 13th, 2012-00:33

...more than the execution. I find it very hard to read. I do, however, really like the sapphire crystal and bezel combined. That is a hot look IMO! So for now, the Monegasque remains my fave in the RD collection! Very enjoyable article, Fr.Xavier! Cheers...

black titanium

By: cuibono : July 21st, 2012-13:37

i like the black titanium version because it gives it a stealthier, sleeker appearance. something i find desirable in souch a behemoth of a watch. the mixed face works for me and, i have to say, overall this is a very attractive item. generally, the roger...