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Roger Dubuis unveils a stunning tribute to its founder

A tribute in gold: The Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide

By Triston Brewer Published November 18, 2025

The Hommage La Placide — Roger Dubuis

Roger Dubuis has returned with a move that can only be referenced as poignant perfection with the unveiling of the Hommage La Placide, a profoundly elegant timepiece paying tribute to its iconic founder. This exclusive creation, limited to just 28 pieces, embodies the quiet luxury and horological passion of the late Roger Dubuis, combining archival inspiration with breathtaking technical artistry.

The timepiece features a beautifully complex and layered biretrograde dial

With the timepiece housed in a sophisticated 38mm rose gold case, the aesthetic is a masterclass in progressive design. The mesmerizing layered dial displays a biretrograde display to include the date and day, where the blued hands sweep gracefully across semi-circular scales before instantaneously returning to zero. This intricate display is accented by illustrious decorative elements, including mother-of-pearl counters, a deep Leman Blue lacquered plate, and an aventurine moonphase display embellished with 18k gold moons, each detail proof of the founder’s unwavering pursuit of elegance.

Its new manufacturing caliber merges two of the founder’s favorite complications

Powered by the new RD1472 caliber, it stands as a magnificent fusion of the maison’s first in-house automatic movement, the RD14, and the RD72 perpetual calendar module—a complication adored by Mr. Dubuis. This merger, only seen once before, results in a movement of 291 components, finished to the prestigious Poinçon de Genève standard and adorned with 15 decorative techniques, viewable through a sapphire caseback alongside a new 18k pink gold rotor.

A deeply personal and significant collector’s piece

The Roger Dubuis Hommage La Placide is a narrative woven in gold and premium mechanics. It successfully represents the soul of its founder, offering collectors a rare and emotionally resonant timepiece that celebrates a legacy of brilliance, precision, and a lifelong devotion to the highest form of watchmaking.

Triston Brewer is a journalist, creative director, stylist, fashionisto, and jetsetting digital bon vivant. Brace yourself!

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