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Roger Dubuis
Sympathie Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
A limited edition pink gold chronograph wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moonphases and box
Estimate
CHF12,000 - 22,000
€10,700 - 19,600
$12,100 - 22,200
Sold For
CHF40,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Roger Dubuis
Year
Circa 1995
Movement No
14
Case No
04/28
Model Name
Sympathie Retrograde Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. RD5610, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Roger Dubuis pin buckle
Dimensions
43mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Roger Dubuis presentation box with outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
After a long stint at Patek Philippe, Roger Dubuis created his own eponymous brand in 1995. As an independent watchmaker he developed the “Sympathie” that was an audacious and innovative case design. The present Sympathie retrograde perpetual calendar stands out of the normal production by numerous point. The high end Lemania caliber, the same as the one powering Patek Philippe references 3970 and 5970, has been beautifully modified to display the retrograde calendar. Made in Geneva and thanks to the quality of this movement based on a profound respect for tradition, it has been granted with the Geneva seal. The large 43mm diameter distinctive pink gold case’s shape is unmistakable and the dial gives an impressive amount of information. In addition to the moonphase, this perpetual calendar shows the day, date, month, leap year and less usual, it even displays the week on the outer ring of the dial. This watch was released as a limited edition of 28 pieces. Brave, bold and technically sophisticated as the brand likes to define itself, this watch can be seen as the Geneva watchmaker's legacy.