The Hommage collection has long represented Roger Dubuis’ most personal, and often classically minded, designs. First introduced in 1996, it was conceived as a tribute to the watchmakers, teachers, and friends who influenced his career. The new Hommage La Placide continues on that path. “La Placide” was Mr. Dubuis’ childhood nickname, a reflection (and literal translation) of his calm and gentle spirit, and now serves as the namesake for a watch celebrating both the man himself and the thirtieth anniversary of the brand he founded.