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IMHO...
Many here will agree that this is the nicest chronograph in the current Roger Dubuis product line. The grey dial with the red accents really pops.
Yes, the RD78 movement is finer than the RD 680, which is probably why it was used in one of the Big Number limited edition releases.
Even if the RD680 is value-engineered compared to the RD78, it is still finely finished and it enjoys the advantage of a vertical clutch. The RD680 is, in my opinion, the best looking vertically-coupled chronograph movement produced to-date.
My appetite is very much open for a La Monegasque chrono in SS
any owners here care to share some pics
Here we go!
I think it is a great watch. Of course the finishings of the movement is not at the same level, in my opinion than previous Dubuis chronographs movements but the case shape, the micro-rotor and the dial make it appealing. Fx ...
thanks FX, all the new chronos share the same RD680 mvmnt
the new 42mm Excalibur, la Monegasque and homage chromos have the same movement and finish
Not quite...
when RD first launched La Monegasque, they made two limited edition chrono pieces in precious metal w/ RD78 movement. They were priced at a small premium to the RD680 based chronograph in similar precious metal. IMHO, they were a great bargain given the m...
IMHO...
Many here will agree that this is the nicest chronograph in the current Roger Dubuis product line. The grey dial with the red accents really pops. Yes, the RD78 movement is finer than the RD 680, which is probably why it was used in one of the Big Number ...