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Roger Dubuis’ New Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon Enters the Realm of Hyper Horology
Showing off the expression and the excess of the limits of horological creativity is one reason Roger Dubuis takes such an open approach on the Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon. The brand also delights in surprising the wearer, offering multiple perspectives, layers and ingenious visual tricks to create a watch that is as unexpected as it is incredible.
The Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon is a brand icon, a design code that is continually being rewritten. It speaks to the maison’s unique outlook on watchmaking in several important ways. It’s a watch that hides nothing. Everything is on show. From the endlessly whirling tourbillons to the three-dimensional architecture which creates a dynamic, voluminous aesthetic and a great sense of depth.
To best take in these fresh aesthetics and technical enhancements, it’s best to look at the profile. The shape of the case has been altered, with longer, smoother and more sophisticated lines at play, which still retain the excessive essence of Roger Dubuis. The lugs are more aggressively shaped, as is the crown guard. The iconic notches on the bezel and crown are still there, deeper and more sculptural than ever before, thanks to the refined design with a cut tip.
The Excalibur Double Flying Tourbillon’s improvements go beyond the modern finishes and strong aesthetics of straight lines. Power reserve has been increased to 72 hours; anti-magnetic properties have been improved. The overall tourbillon weight has been reduced by 16 per cent, thanks to the use of two non-magnetic materials. The lower section in in super-light titanium, and the upper tourbillon cage is in cobalt chrome. In addition to keeping the weight down, these new materials improve the watch’s mechanical properties and enable some truly stunning mirror polishing. And wearers are sure to appreciate the improved strap sizing, allowing members of this particular Roger Dubuis tribe exceptional comfort.
Reference
RDDBEX0819 in white gold; limited to eight pieces; price: USD 273,500 (excl. VAT)
RDDBEX0920 in pink gold; limited to eight pieces; price: USD 280,500 (excl. VAT)
RDDBEX0822 in pink gold; bezel and crown set with baguette diamonds; limited to eight pieces; price: USD 605,500 (excl. VAT)
Movement
RD108SQ, double flying tourbillon; skeleton, with hours, minutes and double flying tourbillons at 5 and 7 o’clock. 319 components, 32 jewels, thickness of 7mm. Frequency 2 x 3 Hz, with 72 hours of power reserve; Poinçon de Genève certified
Case
45mm diameter, 13mm height; sapphire crystals on front and back, water resistant to 100m
Strap
Easily interchangeable 3D calf-leather strap with triple folding buckle
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