Philippe Dufour’s anniversary Simplicity distils the appeal of a time-only watch

The Simplicity 20th Anniversary marked two decades of Philippe Dufour’s most restrained wristwatch. Hours, minutes and small seconds remain the entire brief, leaving proportion and execution to carry its identity. The photographed example combines a rose-gold case with a dark dial, applied numerals and a quietly balanced layout.

The hand-wound movement is central to the watch’s reputation, with traditional architecture and carefully executed surface finishing. The 2020 anniversary project comprised a twenty-piece series in precious metals, with the first example numbered 00/20. This historical profile draws on November 2020 reporting and the maker’s account, preserving the date rather than presenting the edition as a current release.