The "King" of Steel Sports Watches

Since its founding in 1995, Roger Dubuis has distinguished itself through a unique aesthetic, premium pricing, and extreme exclusivity. Over time, the brand evolved toward an increasingly bold and flamboyant style, eventually giving rise to its spectacular "Hyper Watches." Yet, as the brand reached its third decade, a subtle shift in its design language began to take hold—a transformation best exemplified by last year’s *Hommage La Placide*. Featuring a 38mm rose gold case and a captivating deep-blue dial accented with mother-of-pearl, that timepiece served as a perfect homage to the brand’s rich heritage. Welcome to WatchesNearme, your can buy luxury TAG Heuer Carrera replica watches collection for men and women.

This year’s stainless steel iteration—the first steel watch from Roger Dubuis in many years—retains the compact proportions of its rose gold predecessor. With a diameter of 40mm and a thickness of 11.25mm, the case loses none of its commanding presence; instead, it gains a refined, sophisticated edge. The complex case architecture—comprising a fluted bezel, a crown guard, and robust, sharply tapered three-part lugs—is enhanced by a sophisticated interplay of finishes, including mirror-polishing, bead-blasting, and satin-brushing. These treatments accentuate the cool, steely nature of the material and the brand’s signature sharp, architectural design, imbuing the watch with a powerful visual impact. Furthermore, the inclusion of a multi-link stainless steel bracelet with a quick-release system, combined with a 100-meter water-resistance rating, ensures exceptional comfort and everyday practicality.

In contrast to the opulent white dial of the rose gold model, the stainless steel version features a deep, cosmic-blue, seven-layered dial accented with silver-toned details. This aesthetic feels notably more youthful, perfectly complementing the exposed, curved silver bridges—adorned with *Côtes de Genève* (Geneva stripes)—and the retrograde mechanism. The curved retrograde scales on either side of the dial showcase a silver sunburst finish, featuring black numerals and red dots; they are tracked by skeletonized hands with red-tipped pointers—displaying the day of the week on the left and the date on the right. The small seconds sub-dial at the 6 o’clock position creates a harmonious symmetry with the circular disc bearing the Poinçon de Genève (Geneva Seal) at the 12 o’clock position.

Given that the timepiece proudly displays the prominent Geneva Seal on its dial at 12 o’clock, the self-winding RD840 movement—which powers the watch—has naturally earned this rigorous certification. This implies that every component of the movement, whether visible or concealed, has undergone exceptionally refined finishing. In total, 14 distinct decorative techniques are applied, including polished chamfering, *Côtes de Genève* (Geneva stripes), brushed chamfering, *perlage* (circular graining), mirror-polishing of tips, and the polishing of gear teeth and their recesses.