Roger Dubuis Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar

Overall Condition: Excellent condition overall. Case shows only light wear and is unpolished. Dial and handset are in excellent condition with no visual blemishes.

There was a brief moment when Roger Dubuis represented the future of traditional watchmaking.

Founded in 1995 by the former Patek Philippe watchmaker whose name appears on the dial, the manufacture set out to build complicated wristwatches to the highest standards of Geneva's classical tradition. Before bold skeletonized cases and architectural designs came to define the brand, Roger Dubuis earned its reputation through beautifully proportioned watches like the Hommage collection—pieces whose technical ambition was matched only by the quality of their execution.

This Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar, Reference H37 57710, stands among the finest examples of that early philosophy. Crafted in 18K white gold, the classically sized case frames a striking black dial whose complexity is organized with remarkable clarity. Twin retrograde displays sweep dramatically across the upper and lower halves of the dial, indicating the date and day of the week, while the month, leap-year cycle, moonphase, and perpetual calendar indications are arranged in a layout that feels both technically sophisticated and surprisingly intuitive. The Bulletin d'Observatoire script pays tribute to the great observatory chronometers of the twentieth century, underscoring the collection's deep roots in Genevan watchmaking.

Powering the watch is an automatic Roger Dubuis manufacture calibre finished to the exacting standards that defined the brand's formative years. Geneva stripes, beautifully beveled bridges, polished steelwork, and meticulous hand-finishing are all on display through the sapphire caseback, a reminder that these early Roger Dubuis references were conceived as modern haute horlogerie in the purest sense.

The watch is fitted to a black alligator leather strap secured by a fascinating signed 18K white gold deployant clasp. An exceptional suite of accessories accompanies the watch: the original inner and outer presentation boxes, Certificate of Origin, period papers and pamphlets, service records, leather travel pouch, hang tags, calendar corrector, the original buckle, and an additional caseback. Complete examples of early Roger Dubuis complicated references are becoming increasingly difficult to source, making this an especially compelling offering.

As collectors continue to rediscover the earliest years of Roger Dubuis, watches like the Hommage Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar have emerged as defining references. They represent a unique chapter in modern independent watchmaking—one where traditional Genevan craftsmanship, inventive complications, and uncompromising finishing came together to create some of the most accomplished wristwatches of their generation.