Excalibur, the iconic and deliberately extravagant Roger Dubuis collection is set to rock the watchmaking world as never before at the SIHH 2017 (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie). And like any upcoming quake, premonitory tremors are rippling across the landscape. Hear are a sneak peek at three of them.
Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt
The Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt features a high-performance material called cobalt chrome alloy which is widely associated with aeronautics and astronomy.
In this bold, fresh interpretation of the Excalibur Quatuor, the gleaming cobalt chrome makes a pleasing contrast with the blue PVD-coated movement barrel cage and bridges, as well as the dial, hour-maker and alligator leather strap.
Dynamic red and white accents are provided by the printed speedometer-style minute track, the white gold skeleton hands with SuperLumiNova-filled red tips, as well as the red strap stitching.
Excalibur Spider Skeleton Automatic
The Excalibur Spider Skeleton Automatic’s 45 mm titanium case is interpreted according to the Spider concept extends skeletonisation beyond the movement to include the case, flange and hands.
The design and height of the famous Roger Dubuis micro-rotor – a first in a skeletonised automatic Roger Dubuis movement – effectively enhance the spectacular 3D effect favoured by the Manufacture, as does the raised position of the signature Astral Skeleton decor.
Issued in an 88-piece limited edition, the Excalibur Spider Skeleton Automatic is a vibrant microcosm of the traditions, innovation and expertise cultivated and perpetually enriched by the specialist of technical and architectural mechanics.
Excalibur 36
The Excalibur 36 is Roger Dubuis is the answer for female connoisseurs who wish to own a piece from the Excalibur collection. The versatile 36mm-diameter also makes it suitable for both masculine and feminine wrists. Its titanium case is topped by a bezel set with 48 blue sapphires, and only 28 pieces are available.
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