Geneva-based watchmaking brand Roger Dubuis announced the return of master watchmaker Roger Dubuis to the Manufacture that bears his name. Having founded the firm in 1995 and moved on in 2005 to share his expertise with other watchmakers, Dubuis today returns to the Geneva manufacture he set up over 16 years ago, in order to share his experience, as he assumes the role of “natural” ambassador. Richemont group acquired 60% interest in Roger Dubuis in 2008 and has been struggling since to organize its activity.
As a master watchmaker, founder of the firm in 1995, and instigator of the policy to certify all Roger Dubuis calibers with the Geneva Seal, Dubuis could have a significant impact on the results of the company. “I am both happy and moved to be back at the heart of the firm I gave everything to, from my passion, to my name and to support the revival of this remarkable house.” Dubuis plans to spend the coming years passing on his wisdom and experience to the innovative young teams led by Head of Movement Development, Gregory Bruttin.
Georges Kern, CEO of Roger Dubuis, sees more than one advantage to these close ties with the founder. “The fact that Mr Dubuis has chosen  to come back to the firm indicates that we are honouring the history and emblematic aesthetics of the brand and are moving in the right direction. The entire team at the Manufacture is, like me, delighted to have the opportunity to draw on the watchmaking talent of Roger Dubuis and his inherent encyclopaedic knowledge.”
After 14 years of developing and restoring high complications at Patek Phillipe, Dubuis founded his own restoration and repair atelier in 1980. He co-developed, with Jean Marc Wiederrecht, the world’s first perpetual calendar bi-retrograde movement for Harry Winston.