Hyper Horology. A time period coined by the Roger Dubuis manufacture that completely describes its advanced and lavish watchmaking fashion. The model doesn’t shrink back from uniquely inventive and vibrant expressions, frequently incorporating unique supplies stemming from the automotive or aeronautical world. Roger Dubuis’ newest adaptation of its cornerstone Excalibur assortment not solely incorporates a double tourbillon motion but additionally a fairly particular materials. Identified for its distinctive lustre and robustness, this explicit sort of fabric has been in use by Roger Dubuis on and off since 2017. Have you ever guessed what it’s by now? Regardless, and with out additional ado, that is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome.
The Excalibur case building is a signature fashion for Roger Dubuis. It has been a part of the model’s DNA for years and is available in a variety of supplies. For this restricted version, Roger Dubuis turned to Cobalt Chrome, or fairly Cobalt CarTech Micro-Soften BioDur CCM™ because it’s formally known as. This distinctive alloy is usually used within the automotive, aeronautic and aerospace industries and possesses a number of distinctive properties. It’s extra scratch-resistant than gold, has a particular silvery-grey shine to it, and is very immune to corrosion and non-magnetic as effectively. Appears like an ideal match for the 45mm broad by 14.6mm exterior of the Excalibur Double Tourbillon!
The design of the case options the signature notched bezel, triple lugs and a notched crown protected by a pair of semi-openworked guards. As anticipated, it comes with a domed sapphire crystal on prime, with a sapphire crystal caseback finishing the see-through expertise. Rated at 100m of water resistance, it’s comforting to know this fairly advanced watch can take just a few punches, particularly contemplating the robustness of Cobalt Chrome. The case is predominantly brushed, with polished bevels offering a contact of distinction.
Because the Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome lacks a standard dial, time is learn by centrally mounted straight-brushed white gold palms and a blued hour/minute ring on the outer perimeter. This ring wraps across the flying tourbillon escapements and is completed with utilized hour markers. Every is completed with a Tremendous-LumiNova insert, with extra luminescent materials to be discovered within the ideas of the palms. Regardless of the openworked building usually making legibility considerably difficult (some watches endure greater than others), time can nonetheless be learn at a look due to the daring indications and robust contrasts.
The tourbillon complication has been on the core of the Roger Dubuis manufacture for over twenty years, making it a signature aspect for the model. On this case, Roger Dubuis doubles down on it as effectively, due to the manually wound RD108 motion. That is regulated by two flying tourbillon escapements, with the highest bridges of the tourbillon cages additionally manufactured from Cobalt Chrome. Nearly all 319 parts are in full view and sandwiched between blued star-shaped bridges. Every thing, from the uncovered parts of the keyless works to the barrel and the geartrain, is completed in line with the extraordinarily strict Poinçon de Genève requirements. The motion operates at a frequency of 21,600vph and might retailer as much as 72 hours of energy reserve.
The fairly sensational-looking Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon Cobalt Chrome comes on a calfskin leather-based strap neatly tucked in between the triple lugs. It may be exchanged simply due to the built-in quick-release system and is closed by a titanium triple folding buckle. Restricted to twenty-eight items, the worth is ready at EUR 320,000 together with VAT. It actually isn’t for everybody, each in fashion and in value, however it’s a exceptional piece to see in particular person and one that mixes all the model’s experience right into a extremely expressive watch!
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