NEW DUBOULE perpetual SKELETON Watch OXFORD silver

Duboule Gents Oxford Automatic 24-Hour Brown Leather Strap/Silver Dial

Crisp lines meet fluid motion in this refined design from Duboule. The stainless steel case has been given a unique geometric styling with a dual mirror polish & brushed technique and an elegant etching along the side. Upon the dial itself, the cultivated sunray peacock feather guilloché pattern radiates out towards a 24-hour chapter ring that assists in reminding its wearer whether it's daytime or night. The date and a separate subsidiary seconds dial are also present as parts of the timekeeping whole. Finally, a textured leather strap slips smoothly upon your wrist before being held in place by a polished stainless steel buckle.

-Case-
44mm x 37mm x 13.5mm 3 piece, 316 series stainless steel case
Screw-down case back
K1 hardened mineral crystal

-Movement-
Automatic TY-6D3K-9Y movement w/ 23 jewels

-Dial-
Date window
Subsidiary seconds dial
24-hour chapter ring

-Band-
200mm x 20mm Rembordé constructed genuine stitched leather strap

-Buckle-
316 series stainless steel buckle

-Water Resistant-
Up to 5 ATM

-Warranty-
One year limited manufacturer's warranty

For more information: www.duboule.com

By the late 16^th century master watchmakers were distinguished by their diversity and pure imagination; the sky was the limit for style and function alike. Timepieces were often made inside of pendants and charms shaped into everything from human skulls to various animals like dogs, rabbits, and even fish. The more obscure the piece, the better. As the complexity of timepieces matured, the distinction between watches and other types of jewelry became more defined.

Then a jeweler and watchmaker by the name of Martin Duboule took signing to the next level when he added the phrase, “ Genève” underneath his name. This revolutionary decision was first presented on a skull watch made circa 1620. Martin was also known in his trade as a lapidary (precious stone engraver). This ability was well recognized when he created the earliest known Geneva watch decorated with champlevé enamel that now resides in Paris' Cluny museum.

Jean-Baptiste Duboule, Martin's son, soon became a master watchmaker and engraver in his own right. The astronomical fusee watch he made ca. 1680 now resides in the British museum and is claimed to be the finest piece ever made for its time.

Jean-Baptiste Duboule also would go on to revolutionize the fusee watch design. By the mid-17th century, watches operated with a mainspring made of either a length of catgut or chain. This spring, after the watch had been fully wound, will slowly wrap around a conical spiral as the timekeeper runs during the course of the day.

It is due to both father and son’s immeasurable talents and contributions to the watchmaking world that we pay tribute. The plethora of beautiful timepieces that make up the Duboule collection are made with a perfect balance of precise craftsmanship and refined presence. So join us as we remember the brilliant watches of the past with these incredible timepieces of today.

** The Duboule Comparative Retail Ticket Price range ($1100 to $1295) comes from contrasting this watch with similar products offered by major watch retailers. In this instance, “similar” product means comparable watch design, functionality, finish, and accurate component fit. With regard to watch components in particular, similar products will have comparable quality dials, casings, crystals, bracelets and movements to the watch models in this collection. In the instance of the Duboule watch in this listing, major watch retailers have offered similar product at Retail Ticket Prices ranging from $1100 to $1295.

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