As we all know, luxury watches are not only tools of time, but also the crystallization of craftsmanship and technology. The Roger Dubuis King Grand Complex watch we are going to talk about today will definitely make your eyes shine with its combination of perpetual calendar, tourbillon and minute repeater functions. Do you know? The design of this watch is not only beautiful, but also has an amazing breakthrough in technology, especially the unique bi-retrograde perpetual calendar, which really makes people want to learn more about it!

Roger Dubuis Grande Complication

In the luxury watch market, watch lovers always get excited every time they mention the words “complications”. Because this represents a new breakthrough in movement design by watchmakers. The more complex functions, the higher the value of the watch. The Roger Dubuis King Grand Complex watch we are going to introduce today has three eye-popping complex functions.

It is a perpetual calendar. As the name suggests, it is a calendar that can automatically span four years and a century without adjustment. This function is already considered top technology in mechanical watches, but Roger Dubuis’ perpetual calendar design is not a traditional single jump, but a double retrograde jump. This design is not only more beautiful, but also reduces the burden on the movement to a certain extent.

It’s the tourbillon, which everyone should be familiar with. As a standard feature in luxury watches, the main function of the tourbillon is to improve the accuracy of travel time. At this point, Roger Dubuis does not use the traditional circular structure, but uses a tomahawk as the shape. This design is not only more unique, but also effectively improves the seismic performance.

It is the minute repeater function. This function can be said to be the “singing” of the watch. It can make a sound by striking the hammer inside the movement, allowing the wearer to perceive the passage of time through hearing. Roger Dubuis uses the brand’s original Magic Minute Repeater technology in this regard, which has a crisper and more pleasant sound than the traditional minute repeater function.

From a functional point of view, the Roger Dubuis King Grand Complex watch is not inferior to the Patek Philippe 5316P. We know that the public price of the Patek Philippe 5316P is 9.72 million, while the public price of the Roger Dubuis King Grand Complex watch is 5.66 million. The difference between the two is 4.06 million. Although we cannot judge the quality of a watch purely by price, this number will indeed affect consumer choice.

And from a functional point of view, Roger Dubuis’ King Grand Complex watch is more in line with the aesthetics of young people. The retro-style design and asymmetric layout are very eye-catching, and it is also limited to 8 pieces, which is very attractive to collectors.

Roger Dubuis King Retrograde Weekly Calendar

In addition to this king grand complex watch, Roger Dubuis also launched a king retrograde week calendar priced at 490,000. This watch also uses the brand’s original retrograde design. Unlike traditional movements that go through the week step by step, each new week will automatically jump to the next position. The week hand of this watch jumps directly to the next position, which is very neat.

Moreover, this watch also has a very good price/performance ratio. After having the highlight of retrograde week, other functions may be compromised. For example, it does not use top technologies such as minute repeater and tourbillon, but uses an ordinary mechanical movement, but this is very enough for a watch priced at 490,000.

Both watches have a very good price/performance ratio. Although there is a lot of difference in price, their functions are comparable. This may be a psychological comfort for watch lovers.

Conclusion

In short, the Roger Dubuis King Grand Complex watch is not only comparable to the Patek Philippe 5316P in terms of function, but is even more in line with the tastes of young people in terms of design. Although the price gap is exciting, this is the charm of luxury goods. Do you think this watch is worth buying? Welcome to share your views in the comment area, and don’t forget to like and support!