Red carpet shindigs await Roger Dubuis’ vivacious new dazzler
Ladies, trying to make an impression with chunky man-sized watches is so 2000. The novelty of mismatched proportions might be fun for a while, but those with true fashion wisdom will no doubt recognise that a well-designed, gem-set dress watch should accentuate – and not engulf – one’s getup.
And with this, we present the new Velvet from Roger Dubuis, a chic and glamorous timepiece that screams fun and intelligence from the get-go. Distinguished by a double-row bezel and enhanced with a sprinkling of diamonds, the new women’s line embodies everything one expects from the brand, which prides on itself on design and technical ostentation.
That said, the Velvet is not so overtly flamboyant that it threatens to outshine the rest of one’s outfit. Its dainty 36mm case has a lot to do with this, enticing one to admire the watch at close quarters.
Indeed, there are plenty to fawn over the Velvet, from the sunburst decoration of its dual-layered dial framed by an exquisite case, to the 262 diamonds circling the bezel and running down the bracelet that perfectly sets off the watch’s pink gold shine.
Finally, this beauty is endowed with mechanical integrity to please women collectors looking for a ‘substantial’ dress watch. Powering the Velvet is the in-house automatic Calibre RD821, which boasts top-notch finishing that bears the Geneva Seal certification.
Case: Pink gold
Movement: Automatic Calibre RD821
Functions: Hours and minutes
Power Reserve: 48 hours