Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monotourbillon White Gold

Since launching its first tourbillon in 2003, Roger Dubuis has regularly blended conventional tourbillon craftsmanship with fashionable design. This time, the intricate mechanics are housed in probably the most valuable supplies. Roger Dubuis’ exploration of the tourbillon started with its founder, a Master Watchmaker, who noticed the complication past a technical problem and used it as a chance for aesthetic innovation. To Mr. Roger Dubuis, the compact nature of the mechanism created house for a watchmaker to depart a singular mark.

This philosophy has guided the Maison’s tourbillon designs for over 20 years. From the primary flying Monotourbillon in 2003 to the complete vary launched in 2024, Roger Dubuis has persistently showcased the tourbillon in numerous types, combining artistry with innovation. The Calibre RD512SQ, which powers the Excalibur Monotourbillon White Gold, embodies Roger Dubuis’ dedication to excellence. The Maison challenges itself by focusing solely on Flying Tourbillons. Unlike conventional tourbillons, the Flying Tourbillon is mounted on only one aspect, with out a supporting bridge on high. This design is visually interesting however requires exact craftsmanship to make sure stability.

The massive dimension of the Roger Dubuis tourbillon cage displays the model’s distinctive type, permitting for a high-inertia stability wheel that enhances the timepiece’s sturdiness in every day put on. The tourbillon’s placement at 7 o’clock is one other signature function of Roger Dubuis, including to its distinctive identification. The tourbillon cage is crafted from progressive supplies: titanium for the decrease cage, providing light-weight and anti-magnetic properties, and Cobalt Chrome for the higher cage, identified for its non-magnetic qualities. The higher cage, with its mirror polish and Celtic cross design, symbolizes energy and unity.

The skeletonized motion, an indicator of Roger Dubuis since 2009, highlights Maison’s philosophy of utilizing skeletonization as the inspiration of design. This strategy ensures that even extremely complicated actions, just like the tourbillon, keep a way of lightness and purity. Achieving each magnificence and efficiency is a trademark of Roger Dubuis. The Poinçon de Genève certification ensures the provenance, reliability, and distinctive aesthetics of the timepiece.

For Mr. Roger Dubuis, hand-finishing was important to preserving the best watchmaking traditions. This dedication led the Maison to acquire the Poinçon de Genève mark in 1999. Today, the Calibre RD512SQ options 16 various kinds of hand-finishing, guaranteeing that each seen element is meticulously crafted.

The new Monotourbillon exemplifies purity by way of its all-white design. The 42mm 18K white gold case, a primary for a Roger Dubuis Monotourbillon, showcases the sharp strains, distinctive notches, and exact symmetry that outline the Excalibur line. These design components are additional enhanced by the brilliance of white gold. The timepiece is adorned with 60 round-cut diamonds, rigorously chosen and positioned across the bezel, including a contact of opulence and status.

Complementing the watch’s craftsmanship, the white calf-skin leather-based strap is supplied with a Quick Release System, providing versatility and luxury. Limited to 88 items, honouring Mr Roger Dubuis’ favoured quantity 8, the Excalibur White Gold Monotourbillon strikes an ideal stability between minimalist design and daring innovation. Framed in luxurious white gold, it exemplifies the Swiss Maison’s distinctive strategy to watchmaking.

This timepiece is featured at Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2024, alongside three different new tourbillons from Roger Dubuis: The Excalibur Monotourbillon Blue Hour, the Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome, and the Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon.