The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication

Roger Dubuis celebrates its thirtieth anniversary this 12 months, a milestone that requires a glance again at its outstanding journey. Whereas the model’s historical past will not be lengthy, it’s undeniably wealthy and eventful. At this time, nevertheless, the main focus is on the newest revelation at Watches and Wonders Geneva: the Excalibur Grande Complication.

This new timepiece is the second of its form in Roger Dubuis’ portfolio. The primary debuted in 2009, shortly after the model joined the Richemont Group, that includes an in-house grand complication calibre that mixed an instantaneous in-line perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, a moon section show, a dual-time perform, and twin micro-rotors. The most recent iteration retains the signature Excalibur case and core issues – perpetual calendar, minute repeater, and tourbillon – whereas introducing a couple of adjustments, and the watch comes simply as highly effective, regardless that, strictly talking, it isn’t a grande complication (which historically means chronograph + chiming + calendar capabilities… however this isn’t the purpose)

Housed in an enormous 45mm pink gold case with a thickness of 17.45mm, the brand new Excalibur Grande Complication maintains the gathering’s distinctive aesthetic, together with the daring bezel and signature three-lug design. A sapphire crystal caseback affords a glimpse into the motion, the guarded crown is a signature component, and a left-side pusher is used to activate the minute repeater.

The dial presents an deliberately advanced association, deviating from the extra intuitive structure of its 2009 predecessor. Open sections expose the mechanics beneath, the bi-retrograde perpetual calendar show locations the weekday scale on the left and the date scale on the correct. The month disc sits between 11 and 12 o’clock, accompanied by a small bissextile year indicator. At 5:30, an aperture showcases the flying tourbillon with a titanium cage, and the seemingly asymmetrical structure is unified by an inclined double-surface flange, full with a minute observe and pink gold palms with black Tremendous-LumiNova in a central place.

On the coronary heart of the timepiece is the RD118 automated motion, comprising 684 meticulously completed parts. Working at 21,600 vibrations per hour, it affords a 60-hour energy reserve and retains the signature double micro-rotor. With 21 distinct hand-applied finishes adorning its surfaces, the motion bears the Poinçon de Genève hallmark—a testomony to Roger Dubuis’ dedication to haute horlogerie craftsmanship.

The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Grande Complication is worn on a premium calf leather-based strap with a quick-release system. It’s closed with a pink gold pin buckle. The Grande Complication is a restricted version of 8, unique to Roger Dubuis boutiques. Worth is to be confirmed. For extra, go to rogerdubuis.com.