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Introducing the replica Roger Dubuis watches Hommage La Placide Limited Edition - the globally limited edition two times retrograde perpetual calendar view.

 

This is what it means to generate a truly worthy tribute watch.

2025 is apparently an anniversary year. Numerous well known brands are celebrating their very own centuries-long watchmaking history, several, both established and appearing, releasing extraordinary commemorative designs. Some are meticulously crafted efforts showcasing the watchmaker's extraordinary skill; others are evolutions associated with historical benchmarks. The Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide combines the best of both equally worlds. This limited model of 28 pieces can be a complicated timepiece featuring a refurbished and upgraded movement along with perpetual calendar module, any reinterpretation of the classic watch which catapulted the brand to reputation 29 years ago. Yes, 30 years, not 30. Roger Dubuis was founded in 95, and the first Hommage enjoy with a perpetual calendar purpose was launched a year later in 1996. You might wonder why Roger Dubuis didn't use the title " Hommage Biretrograde Perpetual Calendar, " but instead decided to go with " Hommage La Placide. " While this adds high class mystery, it also cleverly prevents referencing the double retrograde display function that shook the watchmaking world 3 decades ago. This is consistent with the brand's style-they also once published a watch telling the story regarding Merlin and the Lake Cock hungry sluts. However , " La Placide" isn't a mythical wizard, but instead Roger Dubuis's nickname. Having been a Boy Scout in his childhood, and received this label for his calm and delicate nature, which he employed throughout his life. Talking about names, the first " Hommage" watch was a tribute to prospects who inspired and nurtured watchmaker Roger Dubuis. This particular " Hommage, " nonetheless is a tribute to the watch manufacture himself; therefore , in a sense, may double tribute, a truly clever design.

Launching the Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide Watch

After seeing the amazing 40mm Excalibur Double Retrograde Date watch, have you ever deemed creating a replica or reinterpretation of the Double Retrograde Particular date timepiece? I can only variety this with one side right now… because My spouse and i definitely did. The Hommage La Placide replica swiss watches perfectly meets my targets. While the Excalibur Double Retrograde Date watch retains the actual series' signature fluted board and three lugs, the particular Hommage La Placide includes a more traditional case reminiscent of the main. Notably, this 38mm rose gold colored case is crafted with the Roger Dubuis manufacture, economic crisis in the brand's history. The inner construction is even more exciting.

When 12 + 72 = Grade 1472

This specific watch features a 38mm (original size) case, only 11mm thick, housing the Roger Dubuis Caliber 1472 activity. This is an automatic movement, consisting of a base movement (RD14) plus a module (RD72). To create this kind of tribute, " RD" prefered a retro approach, replicating its original RD14 movement-the brand's first in-house auto movement launched in 2004. Every single movement underwent meticulous repair, from comprehensive diagnostics in order to rigorous quality control, looking to restore every component to near-original condition.

Remarkably, the RD14 movement comes with a swan-neck regulator, a hallmark involving traditional watchmaking, renowned due to its precise adjustment and excellent finishing. The movement additionally retains RD's in-house hairspring. This early 2000s advancement earned the brand official identification as a watchmaker. Beyond recovery, the brand further enhanced typically the RD14's performance by absolutely recalibrating the gear train in addition to readjusting the gear shafts intended for improved efficiency.

Restoration and Recalculation: Typically the restored RD14 base works with perfectly with the RD72 continuous calendar module. First presented in 1999, the RD72 is one of Roger Dubuis's favorite movements, integrating moment, date, month, leap season, and moon phase features. To achieve this perfect fusion connected with mechanisms, Roger Dubuis on their own rebuilt the mainplate, connections, and nearly half of the components-including levers, springs, gears, as well as pinions. The ingenious double-star mechanism uses 12-tooth and also 48-tooth gears to display often the month and leap calendar year on a single counter.

The brand had previously merely combined the RD14 mobility with the RD72 module after before, creating the Caliber 1472. Now, this 307-part motion features a new 18K rose gold colored rotor and employs fifteen traditional decorative techniques, which include Geneva stripes, circular graining, mirror polishing, and perlage. As a tribute to Roger Dubuis, the Hommage Chicago Placide watch naturally furthermore bears the Geneva Seal. Roger Dubuis, a graduate student of watchmaking school, actually has a Geneva Seal-certified wristwatch in his portfolio. replica luxury watches

Want more mother-of-pearl? Definitely!

Like the Excalibur Double Retrograde Date see, mother-of-pearl reappears on the face. Previous pieces have presented the use of this soft, twinkling material. Mother-of-pearl exudes some sort of subtle, serene luster. Nonetheless the double retrograde exhibit is more striking. Thanks to the positioning of the two thick arms and the prominent font, the actual hour markers gradually enlarge from the outer edge along with narrow towards the center, loyally preserving the original design. This kind of layout presents an oblong geometry, guiding the eye by natural means across the dial.

The dial structure involves five distinct layers. The outer layer edge features polished perimeters, a circular brushed end, and inlaid transfer volumes and minute markers. The other layer is a pearlescent mother-of-pearl date disc, adorned using transfer inscriptions and hand-beveled edges. The main dial is completed in " Léman Orange, " a tribute to be able to Lake Geneva. The watch dial features applied hour indicators, transferred text, and a celestial satellite phase display, all specified in an orderly fashion to make certain visual balance and well-designed clarity. The mother-of-pearl subdials feature a wider concentric ring textured finish. Its layout is balanced and good, just right, as the entire switch is a model of visual intricacy. The blue aventurine celestial body overhead phase layer exudes a new subtle metallic sheen, similar to the night sky. Two crescent-shaped 18K gold moons orbit on its surface. high quality replica watches

The Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar watch is highly awaited, and the Hommage La Placide watch lives up to expectations. Using exquisite craftsmanship, and even a visible innovation, it showcases the particular timeless charm of the first. The watch skillfully balances attractive colors and functions having original yet subtle details-the mother-of-pearl finish is particularly exciting. The layered dial uses the layout of the original, along with clever use of depth. Famously, even the original clasp has become preserved. This is a standing hourra tribute, fully demonstrating Roger Dubuis's exceptional quality in addition to craftsmanship. The Hommage La Placide watch seamlessly combines exquisite technology, traditional the making of watch craftsmanship, and rigorous cosmetic principles, resulting in a harmonious and chic design.

That timepiece also inspires unlimited imagination. What other classic bits from the brand's early record could be reinterpreted in such a outstanding way? I believe collectors can readily embrace a watch that will pays homage to common chronographs. A Sympathie observe with a double retrograde day function would also be remarkably sought after. Another idea relates to mind-a watch with a multiple retrograde date function, an attribute Roger Dubuis patented throughout 2000. However , let's fixed those aside for now. Let's take a first appreciate this unique as well as highly successful tribute.

Brand: Roger Dubuis
Model: A Honor to Laplace
Reference point: RDDBHO0612
Dial: Lehmann blue lacquer dial together with pink gold hour marker pens, white lettering/markers, white mother-of-pearl retrograde date indicator and also sub-dials with black lettering/markers, hand-beveled pink gold frame, blue aventurine moon stage display, domed 18K platnium moon phase, round covered rhodium-plated bezel with african american markers, red numerals along with polished edges; retrograde hands and fingers are made of pink gold-plated aides, hour and minute fingers are made of solid pink platinum. replica Jacob & Co. Epic X watches

Situation Materials:
18K Rose Gold
Case Dimensions:
38mm (diameter) × 11mm (thickness)
Crystal:
Sapphire Crystal
Circumstance Back:
18K rose gold colored and sapphire crystal, screw-down
Movement:
RD1472: Automatic winding with guide book winding function, frequency 36, 800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz), 48-hour power reserve, 307 areas, 33 jewels, rose gold key rotor, Geneva Seal, 12-15 decorations (wheel beveling, instrument beveling, rounded corners, rounded texture, snail pattern, Geneva stripes, mirror polishing, the teeth polishing, tip polishing, perlage, finishing, inner brushed, outside brushed, brushed, polished)
Water Resistance:
3 tavern (30 meters)
Secure:
Blue calfskin using quick-release pin and 18 CARAT rose gold butterfly clasp
Characteristics:
Time (hours, minutes), perpetual calendar (retrograde time and day of the full week, month and leap yr cycle sub-dial), moon period