Roger Dubuis
Ref. H40 500
A rare, well-preserved, and attractive limited edition white gold single-button observatory chronograph wristwatch with enamel dial, certificate of origin, additional solid case back, hang tags, and presentation box, numbered 2 of a limited edition of 28 pieces
Manufacturer : Roger Dubuis
Year : Circa 2000
Reference No : H40 500
Movement No : No. 7
Case No : No. 2/28, 195’997
Model Name : Hommage Chronograph
Material : 18K white gold
Calibre : Manual. cal. RD50, 16 jewels
Bracelet/Strap : Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Roger Dubuis pin buckle
Dimensions : 40mm Diameter
Signed : Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories : Accompanied by a Roger Dubuis Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, Bulletin de Marche Service Chronométrique, Canton of Geneva Certificate of Origin, Watch History Archives, fitted wooden presentation box, Roger Dubuis hang tag, Canton of Geneva hang tag, additional solid case back, leather envelope, product literature and outer packaging Dubuis started his career in the late 1950s in the after-sales department of Longines. Repairing the brand’s iconic 13ZN chronograph caliber was an eye opener for him into the wonderful world of chronographs. He then left Longines for Patek Philippe where he worked as a constructor and a master watchmaker in the complications department. He left Patek Philippe after 14 years and set up his own repair atelier in Geneva in 1980, even creating movements for other brands. However, it was not until the mid-1990s that he created his own brand. Greatly inspired by his time at Patek Philippe and the brand’s beautiful timepieces, Dubuis launched two models, the round, classical Hommage and the quirkier Sympathie with its unusual case design.
Roger Dubuis’s Hommage chronograph collection focused on traditional watchmaking and exhibiting the technical mastery of the chronograph complication. He produced three different sized models in 34mm, 37mm and 40mm diameter cases. Research indicates the models were produced in a limited number of up to 28 timepieces each like the present model and offered in rose gold, white gold and palladium. The H40 case has a distinctive design with a polished stepped concave bezel and lugs. The watch measures 40mm in diameter and features a monochromatic dial with blue chronograph hand and 30 minute counter. It is highlighted by the single button chronograph pusher at the 2 o’clock position and received its “Bulletin d’Observatoire” chronometer rating in November 1996. The present example is well-preserved and offered complete with its original accessories.
