The Roger Dubuis brand has a very interesting history despite its relatively short existence of just 20 years. It all started in 1995 when a highly respected figure in the watchmaking community, Roger Dubuis, decided to create his own line of watches where he wouldn't have to adhere to the policies and plans of major manufacturers or their owners. Thus, some of the most valuable timepieces, highly sought after by professionals and enthusiasts alike, were born, featuring unparalleled designs and unique mechanisms – most of which are entirely in-house and all meeting one of the strictest standards in the industry, the "Poinçon de Genève" (Geneva Seal).

Following several changes in ownership of the brand (because independence comes at a cost, and uniqueness arouses quite an appetite), until the moment when Richemont acquired the brand with the idea of ​​restoring it to where it belongs – in the spotlight. The new owners made a very smart move – they managed to attract none other than Roger Dubuis himself as one of the main consultants for design, development, and innovation. In this way, several birds were killed with one stone, and we got an excellent result in the form of unique models with amazing mechanisms.

Undoubtedly, the watch is one of the most sought-after and renowned representatives of the strictly limited guild of luxury dive watches. And the fact that it is part of the limited series of only 888 pieces makes it even more exclusive and worthy of any collection. Perhaps the first truly luxurious dive watch was the Rolex Submariner – since then, however, many other manufacturers have entered the market created by Rolex, and some in many aspects even manage to "outshine" the Submariner at its own game.

The shape of the Easy Diver case is unique and unseen in any other manufacturer – the sparkling edges to the lugs present a visual attraction that is difficult to recreate with words, and contemplating it brings back memories of ancient emblems, shields, and even heraldic symbols. On the other hand, this watch offers many modern elements with a very original creative design interpretation – the large bolts on the lugs that hold the strap, accents of rubber, and the large crown are just some of the modern details of this otherwise traditional dive watch.

The Easy Diver impresses with the boldness of its extravagant hands and bezel – the hands are like large swords piercing through time – they look quite powerful in a very aristocratic way, and the bezel resembles the outer edge of a knight's table, where members of a secret order have pledged, cutting its edge with their swords. The anti-reflective coating, making the crystal "disappear" when viewed from certain angles, adds another dimension to the overall appearance of the watch. Reading the time is very easy with this watch, as the silver hands with luminescence contrast brightly against the white dial background.

The case is also very complex and delicately crafted – looking at the watch under a loupe, it is clear how finely finished it is, contrasting three types of surfaces – matte, brushed, and polished. The strap is solid, perhaps one of the best on the market, fitting perfectly against the case, separated by an "intermediate middle lug", and the finishing touch is a very massive, race-inspired clasp with buttons on both sides for easier handling.

What truly sets the watch apart from the rest is the sophisticated mechanism – I will only mention that it easily meets two of the world's recognized standards – COSC and the "Poinçon de Genève" (Geneva Seal) – the former for accuracy and the latter for finish (it is mandatory for it to use rhodium coating, noble metals, etc.). All edges are very clean, perfectly chamfered and polished to a very high standard, in the specific limited series (which is only 888 pieces!) a skeletonized rotor is used, which uniquely fits into the overall look of the watch with the combination of polished and brushed sectors and very small and delicate text along the edge. The model name and serial number of the specific watch from the limited series are inscribed on the outer edge of the case back.