The Much More collection was born at a crucial moment in Roger Dubuis's history, when the Maison was carving out its own creative identity beyond traditional Geneva codes while remaining faithful to their high level of execution. In the years when the brand was establishing itself as a benchmark for independent watchmaking, Much More represented a manifesto: sophisticated, eccentric in form, complex in mechanics but never overbearing, intended for collectors drawn to the unusual and high-tech construction. Unlike the round Excalibur watches, which embody the Maison's modern boldness, Much More is a more discreet yet no less cultured exercise in style: a project in which Art Deco aesthetics meets Genevan watchmaking complexity, giving rise to a silhouette you can recognize from a distance, not because it screams for attention, but because it holds it. Wearing it today means wearing a page from Roger Dubuis's early creative vocabulary on your wrist, when the brand wasn't chasing categories but creating new ones. A watch for connoisseurs, silent in words, eloquent in details.
The Roger Dubuis Bi-Retrograde represents one of the most emblematic creations of the maison's first artisanal era—a period when every timepiece leaving the Geneva atelier bore the unmistakable imprint of its founder. Produced in a limited edition of just 28 pieces, this particular watch is number 7, a rare testament to the rigorous and uncompromising watchmaking philosophy that defined Roger Dubuis's early years.
The watch features a particularly captivating dial architecture: two retrograde displays for the day and date elegantly extend across the upper half of the dial, creating a dynamic and instantly recognizable visual identity. The lower half houses the refined moon phase display, lending balance and harmony to the overall look. The result is a display that is both technically sophisticated and intuitively balanced, framed by exquisite finishes and the brand's distinctive character.
Inside, the hand-finished RD5740 caliber bears the Poinçon de Genève, a seal reserved for Geneva-based watches crafted to the highest manufacturing standards. Further underscoring its prestige, this piece is accompanied by the "Bulletin de Marche" issued by the Observatoire National de Besançon, certifying its precision to the highest chronometric standards—a distinction granted only to a select few modern wristwatches.
This piece is in mint condition, retaining perfectly defined case lines and a flawless dial, and is offered as a full set, complete with the original box, papers, and observatory certificate.
A creation combining art and precision, the Bi-Retrograde encapsulates everything that makes early Roger Dubuis watches so fascinating: bold design, technical mastery and an absolute devotion to the purest traditions of Genevan fine watchmaking.
