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Roger Dubuis
Ref. S34 575
Sympathie
A very rare limited edition pink gold square-shaped wristwatch with center seconds, certificate and chronometer certificate, numbered 7 of a limited edition of 28 pieces
Estimate
HK$48,000–96,000
€5,200–10,500
$6,200–12,300
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Manufacturer
Roger Dubuis
Year
Circa 1998
Reference No
S34 575
Movement No
264
Case No
07/28, 196’985
Model Name
Sympathie
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 57, 25 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Roger Dubuis pin buckle
Dimensions
34mm length x 34mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Roger Dubuis certificate stamped Prince Jewellery and Watch Co., Hong Kong dated 5 November 1998, Observatoire de Besançon chronometer certificate dated 11 September 1998 and Geneva seal certificate dated 2 April 1998.
Full-Cataloguing
Good To Know:
- Numbered 7 out of 28 pieces
- With 3 original certificates including Geneva seal and Chronometry
- Rare time‑only 34mm Sympathie
The Sympathie case is a bold departure from conventional forms: neither purely round nor square, it occupies a compelling middle ground. Characterised by stepped bezels and elegantly elongated, curved lugs, the Sympathie introduced a genuinely new silhouette to an industry where case‑shape innovation is rare. The design reads as architectural and sculptural while remaining wearable and balanced on the wrist.
Powering this piece is calibre 57, a Lemania‑based ébauche, which in this example bears the prestigious Geneva Seal and was personally regulated by Roger Dubuis. At the time, the Geneva Seal was most commonly associated with Patek Philippe, so Dubuis’s decision to secure the same certification emphasised his commitment to the highest standards of finishing and chronometry.
Accompanied by its original certificate, an Observatoire de Besançon chronometer certificate and the Geneva Seal certificate, this watch—numbered 7 of 28—is an exceptionally rare early Roger Dubuis.
- Numbered 7 out of 28 pieces
- With 3 original certificates including Geneva seal and Chronometry
- Rare time‑only 34mm Sympathie
The Sympathie case is a bold departure from conventional forms: neither purely round nor square, it occupies a compelling middle ground. Characterised by stepped bezels and elegantly elongated, curved lugs, the Sympathie introduced a genuinely new silhouette to an industry where case‑shape innovation is rare. The design reads as architectural and sculptural while remaining wearable and balanced on the wrist.
Powering this piece is calibre 57, a Lemania‑based ébauche, which in this example bears the prestigious Geneva Seal and was personally regulated by Roger Dubuis. At the time, the Geneva Seal was most commonly associated with Patek Philippe, so Dubuis’s decision to secure the same certification emphasised his commitment to the highest standards of finishing and chronometry.
Accompanied by its original certificate, an Observatoire de Besançon chronometer certificate and the Geneva Seal certificate, this watch—numbered 7 of 28—is an exceptionally rare early Roger Dubuis.