in conjunction with partners Perfect Fit Pirelli and Raging Mechanics Lamborghini Squadra Corse, Roger Dubuis launched colourful iterations of its iconic Excalibur line .
Excalibur, the iconic and deliberately extravagant Roger Dubuis collection, is embedded in the DNA of the Maison. It epitomises the adventurous nature of a Manufacture that has always been determined to stay several laps ahead of the pack. An inimitable alter ego which, together with its perfect partners, left its unmistakable imprint on some of the world’s most iconic tracks in 2017.
Excalibur Aventador S
Offering yet another stunning example of highly complicated watchmaking inspired by the automotive world, the Roger Dubuis/Lamborghini Squadra Corse partnership roars to life in 2018 with the 45 mm Excalibur Aventador S Blue and the Excalibur Adventador S Pink Gold vying for pole position.
Driven by the passion for cutting-edge technological complexity shared by Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini Squadra Corse, both these ultra high-performance models live up to the partnerships “Powered by Raging Mechanics” signature. Both are propelled by the specially developed and impressive Duotor (double balance wheels) concept in a totally revamped 312-part RD103SQ movement. This calibre is notably distinguished by engine strut bars revisiting the iconic Roger Dubuis Astral Skeleton principle, striking an astounding contrast with the rest of the movement, as if the engine ‘hood’ were transparent. Recalling the performance-enhancing longitudinal placement of Lamborghini engines tailored to the design of the sleek, streamlined cars, the double balance wheel is inclined at a similar angle, supported and highlighted by holders shaped like triangular wheel suspension assemblies. This exclusive Roger Dubuis movement embodies an ongoing evolution of the Maison’s impressive expertise, entirely reinterpreted to suit this proud automobile alliance.
Akin to its 2017 eight-piece limited edition “Arancio Argos” predecessor, the highly exclusive Excalibur Adventador S Blue is crafted from the same C-SMC carbon as that used on the actual Lamborghini cars. As the ultimate indication of its royal bloodline, it offers a true-blue experience with a black and Neptune blue bi-material strap, blue rubber over-moulding on the case and crown, and blue markings on the fluted carbon bezel.
The Excalibur Adventador S Pink Gold features the same multi-layered carbon skeleton case as its 88- piece limited edition forebear, while replacing the latter’s Lamborghini “Giallo Orion” accents with the richly glowing warmth of pink gold, teamed with a supremely sophisticated black Alcantara strap.
These high-octane launches also herald the firing of the gun in February for the Super Trofeo Championship 2018: the legendary Lamborghini one-make series of which Roger Dubuis is a main sponsor.
Excalibur Spider Skeleton Automatic Pirelli
A fresh adrenalin rush is guaranteed in 2018, as the proudly unmistakable features and trademark colours of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli collection welcome the Excalibur Spider Skeleton Automatic Pirelli in sleek black titanium with a choice of deep blue or pristine white accents. On these latest special Pirelli editions of the best-selling model equipped with Calibre 820SQ, the fluted titanium black DLC skeletonised bezel is complemented by a crown over- moulded with white or blue rubber and matching white or blue stitching on the strap. And when it comes to the latter, representing the ultimate nod to the brutal winning streak embedded in the DNA of these two exceptional brands, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli strap itself features rubber inlays from certified Pirelli winning tyres having competed in real races, setting the seal on the deal with legendary tread motifs reproducing the profile of a Pirelli CINTURATOTM intermediate tyre on the interior.
