Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon (RDDBEX1122)

This charming new Central Monotourbillon vividly illustrates Roger Dubuis’ distinctive potential to bridge generations of watchmaking, attaining an ideal steadiness between the previous and the long run. Following the preliminary Orbis in Machina launched earlier this yr, this newest version, adorned with rubies and diamonds, made its debut on the Watches and Wonders Shanghai 2024, standing out prominently amongst Maison’s extravagant lineup of tourbillon designs. Instead of being daunted by the complexities of the Central Monotourbillon, Roger Dubuis’ watchmakers took an progressive strategy, main to 2 patent-pending techniques which have redefined Maison’s Central Tourbillon engineering.

These improvements embrace a brand new “planetary system,” a specialised geartrain that has allowed for a extra refined and compact mechanism, creating house for enhanced aesthetics. The second patent-pending innovation is a friction clutch launch system that permits the palms to disengage when setting the time. With the Central Monotourbillon, the house sometimes utilized by the palms is occupied by the tourbillon’s cage. In this calibre, the palms are pushed by ball bearings, and the friction clutch system, aided by a clip, ensures the palms could be safely disengaged, sustaining stability throughout time changes.

Conquering the central placement of the tourbillon has set the stage for a clear, ultra-modern design that radiates throughout the watch’s face. Departing from the sharp traces and angles typical of a Roger Dubuis skeletonised tourbillon, this creation embraces a round type, with spherical traces and hypnotic concentricity that make it a standout in Maison’s assortment. The Orbis in Machina’s roundness begins on the centre, with the watchmakers working outward to create a pure show of concentric circles in pink gold that point out the seconds, minutes, and hours—a chic reinterpretation of Maison’s signature skeleton model.

Each circle is about at a special peak, making a multi-level décor that gives glimpses of the skeletonised calibre beneath. The title “Orbis in Machina” displays this round orbit of the watch’s show and the revolving nature of the tourbillon—a fusion of motion and mechanical ingenuity that brings the idea to life. This version of the Orbis in Machina is distinguished by the inclusion of diamonds and rubies, including a singular sense of energy, magnificence, and class to the timepiece.

To replicate the Central Monotourbillon’s esteemed fame, the Maison has adorned the watch with 132 baguette-cut gems, not only for model, however to symbolise high-level success and dedication. The embellishment consists of 12 rubies and 48 diamonds on the dial, and a framework of 72 diamonds on the bezel. This beautiful distinction of colors enhances the heat of the watch’s 45mm 18K pink gold case and enhances the pink calfskin leather-based strap geared up with a Quick Release System.

The entrance of the Orbis in Machina tells solely half the story. The clear sapphire crystal case-back reveals the traditions and excellence of Geneva’s fantastic watchmaking, showcasing the duality that characterises Roger Dubuis. One standout function is the choice bolt impressed by historic “Ébauche” elements from early Twentieth-century horology. This design allowed the watchmakers to position the winding and setting system on the motion’s backside, creating extra space above for the hour hand. The artistry and hand-finishing evoke a baroque aesthetic, wealthy intimately. Notable options embrace sliced bridges and rounded traces, deeply rooted in traditional Geneva haute horlogerie.

The watch earns the Poinçon de Genève certification, a demanding signature in fantastic watchmaking that ensures provenance, and reliability, and that every one seen surfaces of the motion are hand-finished. The Calibre RD115 boasts 19 particular ending strategies throughout its 283 elements, together with elegant perlage, Côte de Genève, and snailing.