Reasons to Bid
The Roger Dubuis Sympathie Bi-Retrograde Chronograph Ref. S40 represents one of the defining achievements of the brand’s formative years, when Roger Dubuis and Carlos Dias worked side by side to create expressive, limited-production haute horlogerie. This reference embodies the maison’s early design language, merging classical watchmaking with a distinctly architectural aesthetic and a strong technical identity. The 18k white-gold case, measuring 40 mm, is instantly recognizable for its sculptural Sympathie profile, combining sharp geometry with refined finishing to create a presence that is both assertive and well-balanced on the wrist. The dial maintains this interplay between form and function: bold numerals, feuille hands and finely executed scales frame the bi-retrograde day and date displays. Powering the watch is a finely reworked movement based on a renowned Lemania architecture, hand-finished, meticulously adjusted and certified to Geneva Seal standards, underscoring the technical seriousness and artisanal quality that define the Sympathie line.