Revealing Hommage La Placide, this exceptional timepiece is a celebration from then and now marking the Maison 30th anniversary.
Legacy reborn
An invitation to discover the story behind the name, the inspiration behind the design, and the legacy behind the technics.
La Placide
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The story
“Placide” was Mr. Roger Dubuis’ lifelong nickname. It reflects calm, strength and precision that defined his personality and art. Today, his name is given to this timepiece as a heartfelt homage to his legacy.
"This is a watch of today, inspired but not restricted to the past, projected into a future that belongs to us.”
Engraved on the case back, his philosophy endures:
The Leman Blue
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Mastery in motion
At the core of Hommage La Placide lies the RD1472, a reimagined calibre meeting the highest standards of Genevan excellence and uniting a Perpetual Calendar with a Biretrograde display, while honoring Mr. Roger Dubuis passion.
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"The watch has always been an object that stirs emotion."
Mr. Roger Dubuis
The leman blue
Inspired by the serene waters of Geneva Lake, the Leman Blue shade mirrors Mr. Roger Dubuis’ early stage of his watchmaking career. The deep lacquered blue hue is an invitation to embark on a journey through time.
A landscape of expressivity
Composed of 5 meticulously crafted layers, the dial reveals a detailed landscape of depth and light. The harmony of materials, color, and textures embodies the Maison’s commitment to artistry and expressive fine watchmaking.
Horological Mastery revealed
Craftmanship
Level 01
The Dial
Level 02
The Main plate
Level 03
The circular-brushed flange
Level 04
The ecliptic segments
Level 05
The counters
Level 06
The moon phase
Time reimagined
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A genevan heritage
Rooted in Geneva and born between the shores of the lake and the heart of horological excellence, Hommage La Placide is an emotive tribute to Mr. Roger Dubuis. Celebrating the 30th anniversary, it is a creation where mastery and emotions are united to carry forward the Maison spirit.
Inspired by the art of time
In 1995, Mr. Roger Dubuis created the Hommage collection to express his gratitude to the watchmakers and friends who inspired him and his career. 30 years later, Hommage La Placide pays tribute to the founder himself – his vision, savoir-faire, and legacy. This limited edition celebrates the Maison history while embracing today’s expressivity and technicity.
An expressive complication
In 1989, Mr. Roger Dubuis redefined his favorite complication: the Perpetual Calendar. Through a co-patented bi-retrograde display, he gave expressivity and dynamism to time. La Placide embodies this signature of the Maison.