H40 Roger Dubuis Monopusher Chronograph

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Early Roger Dubuis, in design and finish, often feels closer to the Patek Philippe of old than a lot of Patek Philippe does today. It also could not feel more separate to the modern incarnation of Roger Dubuis. This brief flash of brilliance was created directly after Dubuis had worked for Patek, for nearly two…

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H40 Roger Dubuis Hommage Perpetual Calendar

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Arguably, this is how you go about being inspired by the classics properly. It’s not uncommon for new enthusiasts to learn of Roger Dubuis, see the Lamborghini-inspired Excalibur which looks like Megatron after contracting a virus, and write off the brand entirely. But modern RD is a far cry from what existed before Richemont acquisition…

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H40 Roger Dubuis Hommage Perpetual Calendar

There is no greater shame than seeing a once pioneering, irreverant watchmaker become diluted in selinity, as different ownership structures muddle that once-crystalline purpose. There’s a terrible feeling that acquisition will see an independent go from unbridled passion to release after release of tired and thoughtless nouveau-riche cash grabs. That doesn’t have to be the…

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H40 Roger Dubuis Hommage Monopusher in Rose Gold

It is an unfortunate truth that, in our little world, hommage is often a dirty word. This doesn’t have to be the case, it’s just what happens when inspiration is taken lazily. Too many companies can easily copy design elements, grab a Miyota, and call it a day. But the H40? That’s an hommage like…

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