Duboule Gents Automatic 24-Hour Stainless Steel Watch/ Blue Dial Upon the dial itself, the singular sunray guilloché pattern radiates out towards a special date window at the 3 o¿clock position. A 24-hour chapter ring and a separate subsidiary seconds dial are also present as parts of the timekeeping whole. The satin finished stainless steel case is yet another interesting puzzle to solve. Is it round or is it square? Either way it catches your eye with not only a fine, textured edge that runs along the bezel but also a crown protector that flips upwards gracefully so that you may set the time with ease. The 5-link stainless steel bracelet has been adorned with the same delicate patterns as the case with each link resting in a step-like pattern. Even when looking past such exalted pleasures, one finds a magnificent timepiece that has come into its own. -Movement- Automatic TY-6D3K-9Y movement w/ 23 jewels -Dial- Date window Subsidiary seconds dial 24-hour chapter ring Luminous hands -Band- 190mm x 20.5mm 316L series stainless steel bracelet Double-folding diver¿s safety buckle -Case- 42mm x 12.6mm 316L series stainless steel case Screw-down case back Rotating crown protector K1 hardened mineral top crystal Water resistant up to 5 ATM   -Warranty- One year limited non-transferable manufacturer's warranty For more information: www.duboule.com In 2006 the Duboule brand was acquired by Le Bonheur Groupe of Geneva Switzerland.  Le Bonheur Groupe is managed by industry veteran Peter Leastch, who served as the president of the US division of the Swiss Watch Federation for over 10 years.   Beginning in 2007, under Le Bonheur, each Duboule timepiece has been meticulously hand crafted to the most stringent of Swiss standards with incredible precision and the highest quality materials.

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, "a Geneve" 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 champleve 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.

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