It is understood that for each variant in the series, there were no more than 28 made. Each was chronometer-graded, with a certificate from the Besanon Observatory. One of the earlier pieces created by the legendary watchmaker, after establishing his own brand in 1995, examples such as this H37are becoming increasingly collectible.
The design is that of a two-register chronograph,with a textured, two-tone silver and copperdial, with pulsometer scale. The polished surfaces, copper ring and subsidiary dials form an excellent contrast against the silvered finish, with anti-reflective coating on the sapphire glass further emphasising these details. The feuilles hands are white-gold, while the chronograph hand is blued.
The case is very distinct with its polished, stepped concave bezel and polished lugs. The three-piececonstruction gives the watch a bold presence on the wrist, measuring 37mm in diameter.
Powered by the Cal. RD56 (based on the Lemania 2310 - much like the Patek Philippe 5070), the watch bears the Seal of Geneva and was regulated by Roger Dubuis himself. The complexity of the movement is revealed through an engraved sapphire case-back, featuring a 21 jewel, straight-line lever escapement, a monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, a self-compensating Breguet spring and swan-neck micrometer regulator.
Viewings can be arranged in Central London by appointment.
Closer look
| Brand: | Roger Dubuis |
| Model: | HommageChronograph Ref. H37 560 |
| Movement: | mechanical manual-winding Cal. RD56 |
| Functions: | chronograph, hours, minutes, sub-seconds |
| Features: | display back, pulsation sale, two tone dial |
| Case: | 37 mm 18-caratwhite-gold |
| Crystal: | sapphire front and back |
| Strap: | dark grey nubuck strap |
| Year: | circa 2000 |
| Box & papers: | - |
This early Roger Dubuis is guaranteed for authenticity and comes witha two-yearwarranty from A Collected Man. The watch is currently being serviced and will be available within the next 2 weeks.
