Duboule Gents Portsoy Automatic Power Reserve Brown Leather Strap/Silver White Dial

This sleek, handsome timepiece from the makers of Duboule can be yours if you so desire. A mirror-like polish has been applied to almost every curve and crevice of the stainless steel case while the bezel is blessed with a brushed satin texture. Turning this particular case to the side, you catch a glimpse of the craftsmanship that has gone into the angled edges along with the smooth, ergonomic convex proportion of the crystal as it sits flush with the case. In fact, the geometric nature along the edge acts as the perfect contrast for the smooth dial and its array of curves and circles along with an arched power reserve indicator. As a brilliant finish to this piece, a genuine leather strap has been given a unique alligator texture that acts as the perfect complement.

 

 

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, "à 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.

 

-Movement-
Automatic TY-2714 movement w/ 28 jewels
 

-Dial-
Power reserve indicator
Date subsidiary dial
Seconds subsidiary dial
Luminous hands & markers
 

-Band-
200mm x 19mm genuine Rembordé stitched leather strap

-Case-
41.3mm x 14.5mm 316L series stainless steel case
Screw-down case back
Exhibition back w/ decorated Côtes de Genève bridges & rotor
Curved K1 hardened mineral top crystal w/ anti-reflective coating
Water resistant up to 5 ATM
 

-Warranty-
One year limited non-transferable manufacturer's warranty

 

For more information: duboule.com