Roger Dubuis Golden Square wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2004
Maker / issuer
Roger DubuisThis Roger Dubuis Golden Square wristwatch, identified as serial number 01/28 from a limited edition of 28 examples produced in 2004, features an 18K pink gold square-curved case measuring 40 mm by 40 mm.
The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre RD57 movement, which includes a swan-neck micrometer regulator and a straight-line lever escapement. The movement is finished with rhodium plating and fausses cotes decoration, further characterized by 25 jewels and the Seal of Geneva quality mark. The dial, constructed of black carbon fiber, is detailed with painted radial Roman numerals and an inner minute track, paired with pink gold spade hands.
The case construction includes polished and brushed surfaces, straight lugs with screw bars, and a transparent case back secured with screws. The watch is presented on a strap with an 18K pink gold Roger Dubuis buckle and is accompanied by a wooden box, certificate, and Bulletin de Marche.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Square case self-winding watch
- Maker
- Roger Dubuis
- Quality Mark
- Seal of Geneva
- Certification
- Bulletin de Marche of the Observatoire National de Besançon
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 40 x 40 mm
- Limited Edition
- Number 01/28
- Movement Calibre
- RD57
- Reference Number
- G40.56.5.K9.7G
- Maker / attribution
- Roger Dubuis
Design
- Visible features
- • Carbon fiber textured dial surface • Large radial Roman numerals extending to the dial edges • Exposed screw bars on the lugs • Pink gold spade-style hour and minute hands
- Case and Dial Construction
- The timepiece features a two-body, square curved case crafted from 18K pink gold. Its surface finishes are a combination of polished and brushed areas, contributing to its aesthetic profile. The design incorporates straight lugs fitted with functional screw bars to secure the strap. A curved sapphire crystal protects the dial, while the reverse features a transparent case back held in place by screws, allowing for visibility of the internal mechanics. The dial is fabricated from black carbon fiber, providing a distinct background for the large, painted radial Roman numerals that span the dial's interior. It also displays an inner minute track. The time is indicated by pink gold spade hands, consistent with the material of the case. The overall dimensions of the watch are 40 mm by 40 mm, with a case thickness of 10 mm.
- Condition and Accompanying Material
- The auction description reports the watch is in very good overall condition, graded as AA. Specifically, the case is noted to have light scratches, while the dial is assessed as being in as-new condition, graded 1-01. The movement is likewise assessed as in as-new condition, graded 1. The hands are documented as original. The object is sold with its original wooden box, a Certificate of Origin, and the Bulletin de Marche issued by the Observatoire National de Besançon. These items provide supporting documentation for the limited edition nature of the watch.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The movement is rhodium-plated and features fausses cotes decoration, a refined finish consistent with the Seal of Geneva quality mark stamped upon it. It operates with 25 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. Functional regulation is managed by a swan-neck micrometer regulator, and the balance is a monometallic type adjusted to five positions. A self-compensating flat balance spring is included in the assembly. The entire movement is signed, aligning with the branding on the dial and case.
Identification
- Reference
- G40.56.5.K9.7G
- Serial number
- 01/28
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The auction house reports the case has light surface scratches
- Research required: The full scope of the original wooden box contents beyond the mentioned certificates remains unverified