Roger Dubuis

Sympathie Bi-retrograde | A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde day, date, moon phases and leap year indication, Circa 1999

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September 18, 03:00 AM GMT

Estimate

600,000 - 1,000,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Roger Dubuis

Sympathie Bi-retrograde

A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde day, date, moon phases and leap year indication, Circa 1999

Dial: ivory

Calibre: cal. 5707 automatic, 30 jewels

Movement number: 54

Case: 18k pink gold, sapphire crystal display back secured by 8 screws

Closure: black Roger Dubuis alligator strap and 18k pink gold folding clasp

Size: 45 mm length x 34.5 mm width

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Roger Dubuis presentation box

Before establishing his eponymous brand, Roger Dubuis spent several years working with established brands such as Longines and Patek Philippe, where he specialized in high complications. This formative experience profoundly shaped his approach to watchmaking. In collaboration with Marc Wiederrecht, who would later found Agenhor, the pair developed a bi-retrograde perpetual calendar movement, first unveiled in the Harry Winston Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar at Baselworld in 1989.

Following the founding of his brand in 1995, Dubuis incorporated this innovative bi-retrograde perpetual calendar module into his own creations such like the present example housed in the now cult favourite Sympathie case with an ivory-colored lacquer dial. The distinctive warped cushion-shaped case, with its pronounced, pointed corners, is both idiosyncratic and expressive, and coupled with the impressive complication makes for a true neo-vintage classic for the true horology enthusiast.

羅杰杜彼 Sympathie Bi-Retrograde

粉紅金萬年曆腕錶，備逆跳日期及星期、月相及閏年顯示，約1999年製

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Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.

Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."