Produced in 1996 in an extraordinarily limited series of only 9 examples, of which the present watch is numbered 3, this exceptional Roger Dubuis minute repeater stands among the most ambitious and artistic creations produced during the formative years of the manufacture. Combining the technical prestige of a minute repeater complication with the refinement of a Bulletin d’Observatoire certified movement, the watch perfectly reflects Roger Dubuis’ early commitment to uncompromising haute horlogerie standards and traditional Genevan craftsmanship.

The highly elaborate dial is particularly remarkable, featuring an exquisite composition in mother-of-pearl and pink gold depicting the sailboat of Vasco da Gama, transforming the watch into both a mechanical achievement and a miniature work of art. The richness of the engraving and decorative execution contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the pink gold case, while the minute repeater complication further elevates the watch into the highest echelon of traditional complicated watchmaking.

Created during the earliest and most collectible period of Roger Dubuis production, when pieces were manufactured in extremely small quantities and finished to exceptional standards, examples of this importance are seldom encountered publicly. Combining extreme rarity, historical significance within the manufacture’s early years and exceptional artistic execution, this extraordinary minute repeater represents a highly important opportunity for the collector of independent haute horlogerie.