sure.......

Hi Magnus - I said I didn't think it would pass the test of time.........and I was referring to the look. I think it's quite a striking looking watch but there's a long line of watches that I see that stir something initially but fade quickly . You only have to look at the number of very quick trade ins on watches to know how common this is.

So when I'm considering watches I try to track down some real life photos (not stock photos) and look at them daily for 2-3 weeks before buying. The GO Panomatic Lunar seemed quite timeless whereas I felt the Monegasque beginning to fade . I also feel the design will date quite quickly.

But like I said - it's the first RD watch that has really grabbed my attention since the old style Sympathie watches , so that's a good thing.

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A full day with the Roger Dubuis Stainless Steel Monegasque Automatic

By: foversta : December 16th, 2012-13:42

I already had the opportunity to present you the Pink Gold Monegasque Automatic last year with my Roger Dubuis report after the Salon Belles Montres 2011: I would like to come back to the Stainless Steel version further to a loan from a friend who gave m...

Thanks for the review, Fx!

By: KIH : December 16th, 2012-18:48

I seem to have to change the view to RD :-) I wish I had the chance to try it on. Nice and honest review. Much appreciated. How was the accuracy? No minute hand jumping when adjusting the time? Just curious... Best, Ken

great review.....................

By: brent vc : December 18th, 2012-02:36

You can see RD ever so slowly working their way back to some watches that have a bit more of a classic look - to me they've lost their way in recent years. I was extremely close to buying this as my semi-formal watch but in the end I didn't feel the Moneg...

Could you elaborate a bit on why the Monegasque...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 20th, 2012-07:33

did not 'pass the test of time'? Design, or the horological content? Thanks, Magnus

sure.......

By: brent vc : December 21st, 2012-05:25

And the old style Sympathie...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 21st, 2012-07:44

would that stand your test of time (btw, a good one I think!)? Cheers, Magnus

yes.......but

By: brent vc : December 21st, 2012-15:04

now we're getting complicated LOL. I think the old Sympathie - both with the original crystal shape and the round crystal (especially the black dial "guilloche main")- is most definitely a timeless design. Probably a bit dressy for my personal wearing tas...

Thanks for the great review Fr.Xavier

By: AnthonyTsai : December 18th, 2012-19:57

This Monegasque is definitely a great entry level Roger Dubuis, and I too feel it has all the Roger Dubuis elements in it. Too bad the rotor wasn't more attractive to match the exquisitely finished movement. Nevertheless, a great entry model for Dubuis. C...

Thanks FJX for your comprehensive presentation...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : December 20th, 2012-07:32

and I agree with your summary that it is a very attractive watch to enter the world of RD. You get a relatively 'affordable' watch with a fine movement that is made and finished according to the criteria of the Poinçon de Genève . The watch also plays wel...