An active reference in the world of Disruptive Materials and High Complications, Roger Dubuis has 33 exclusive in-house mechanical calibres developed since the brand’s creation in 1995. One of the pioneers of the contemporary skeleton, Roger Dubuis is a strong player in the field of Hyper Horology. Living by the motto No Rules, Our Game, the maison proves once again it is the most exciting way to experience Hyper Horology with the launch of the new Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon and the Excalibur Glow Me Up!
Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon
To mark the launch of the inimitable skeleton design reinterpreted with a contemporary touch, Roger Dubuis is set to celebrate modern art in all its shapes. Finding kinship with those disruptive souls who dare to make a difference, the maison partners with the Urban Art Tribe, world-famous urban culture artists that reflect Roger Dubuis’ values: break the rules, showcase radical expertise and obsess daily over the design of the future.
A contemporary masterpiece for the wrist, the new design showcases clean-cut lines on both case and movement. Creating the impression of a thinner look and feel, while heightening the sense of transparency and depth, the calibre is rebuilt from bottom to top in an architectural feat that sees the Roger Dubuis star now levitate freely above the barrel. A strong visual identity is created with a signature two-line pattern – seen between the notch on the crown and bezel, the star’s arms, the tourbillon’s cage, the hour’s marking on the flange, the hands – all of which cleverly appear as though they will meet but never do. This dynamic aesthetic is amplified by the Poinçon de Genève finishing.
The new RD512SQ calibre now features a titanium lower tourbillon cage – twice lighter than stainless steel – and with a mirror-polished Cobalt Chrome upper tourbillon cage, the weight of the piece is reduced to optimum effect. All of which allows the power reserve to be radically optimised to 72 hours. Underscored by rarity, the 42mm case is only available in 88 pieces per colourway: Dark Grey DLC Titanium, Cobalt Chrome CarTech Micro-Melt BioDur CCM, and the new Eon Gold, a pink gold shade that remains more stable thanks to non-tarnish technology.
Excalibur Glow Me Up!
Showcasing the maison’s obsession with art, light and luminescence is the Excalibur Glow Me Up!, a world-premiere for Roger Dubuis limited to just eight timepieces. By day, the new Single Flying Tourbillon calibre is elegantly adorned with 60 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel. By night, it’s a completely different version that comes to life through this vibrant timepiece with luminescent and dazzling diamonds, an achievement made possible thanks to an intricate two-part process. The first involves filling the grooves that hold the stones in place with Super-Luminova, a singular way to make the diamonds appear luminescent without altering them. Secondly, an additional patent enables Super-Luminova to be applied on the angles of the movement, as well as to the iconic star-shaped bridge. The chamfers of the calibre are painted with luminescent material enhancing the iconic star-shaped bridge by night. The Excalibur Glow Me Up! is also featuring the new RD512SQ calibre, a reengineered calibre with improved power reserve up to 72 hours and increased durability thanks to a new lube. The case is made of Eon Gold, a non-tarnishing alloy of pink gold.
