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Pre-SIHH 2013 Part 2: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Round Table & Excalibur 42 Tourbillon Skeleton

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Very few watch Manufactures are blessed with the intense creativity of Roger Dubuis: ever since it was founded in 1995 it has been totally focused on innovation. Now its prestigious new creations for 2013 are dazzling the world of Fine Watchmaking with their mastery of centuries-old arts, their expertise in complications, their virtuosity in design and the magic of their jewellery. They all draw their inspiration from the Warrior, the legendary figure in a daring world of adventure that, just like the Roger Dubuis Excalibur collection, is driven by passion.

His lineage, chivalry and bravery make the Warrior the perfect image for the noblest and most powerful Roger Dubuis creations. Four exceptional models in the Excalibur collection reflect his masterful, choreographed power in a perfect balance of technical expertise and artistic expression. Constantly introducing innovations to reinforce its dynamic design style is a perpetual objective at Roger Dubuis. The Manufacture has developed a watchmaking culture devoted to taking on the most extravagant challenges, a mission shared by the hero of the Warrior world where there is no place for half-measures. The legend has inspired four Excalibur models that excite the senses and remind us that boldness is an eternal virtue.

First is the Excalibur Table Ronde. 12 knights and their swords carved in gold form the hour markers around the enamelled dial, making the watch an evocation of the Round Table at the heart of the King Arthur legend. And who better to express the spirit of this legend than the finest craftsmen at Roger Dubuis who keep priceless traditional skills alive and demonstrate them in this outstanding example of noble refinement. In a limited series of 28 watches, the RD822 mechanical movement is fitted with hour and minute indicators that awaken a timeless imagination.

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The second original creation exemplifies the superb expertise of Roger Dubuis by showing that weightlessness is as much a feeling as a physical state. The Excalibur 42 Tourbillon Squelette is a model of elegance and lightness that reveals extraordinary mechanical complexity. Based on the Excalibur 45 Double Tourbillon Squelette, it is a masterpiece of watchmaking that is also a genuine work of art. The 165 parts that make up the RD505SQ mechanical movement transform technical intricacy into a form of artistic expression that is perfectly framed in the 42 mm case. It introduces a new interpretation of the skeleton movement at Roger Dubuis.


 

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This message has been edited by Jester on 2012-11-30 11:55:53 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2012-11-30 14:15:07

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foversta November 30th, 2012-12:04
I really like the Tourbillon Skeleton! The complication works perfectly with the new Excalibur 42 case. I'm very seduced by this watch. Thanks Jester. Fx
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Jester November 30th, 2012-12:14
Agreed! When I first heard of the 42mm Excalibur, I didn't think much of it. And even during SIHH 2012, with the convention time only pieces, I wasn't really paying attention. This time around it's a different story, the excellently executed chronograph as well a... 
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Jester November 30th, 2012-12:06
Few live shots of the Excalibur 42 Tourbillon Squelette I love this piece! Although I'm very used to the EX45, It's very much a sports watch and I do feel that at times it's a bit too much for business attire. But the new EX42 case size is a totally different story. It's sized perfect to be worn under the cuff... 
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ocwatching November 30th, 2012-12:34
WOW... have always found Dubuis to be interesting..ever since I saw the easy diver turby at a PuristS LA GTG. This one looks like a precious metal version. Thank you!
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foversta November 30th, 2012-12:42
Thanks Jester for the live pics!  
marketsurfer November 30th, 2012-15:18
Incredible! amazing looking watches!! Thanks for sharing the photos and bravo to RD for keeping the Excalibur spirit alive in these versions!!! This message has been edited by marketsurfer on 2012-11-30 15:20:46
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palmasea November 30th, 2012-18:36
42mm is a terrific size! Glad to see Dubuis is offering tourbillons and other interesting models like the blue chrono in 42mm - perfect size imo - I guess the race to 50mm is over - Best, Palmasea
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AnthonyTsai December 2nd, 2012-19:27
This new smaller 42mm Excalibur Tourbillon Skeleton is beautiful I think this new smaller 42mm case will bring more collectors to this Roger Dubuis Excalibur line IMO. Great move by RD. Cheers, Anthony
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stere December 2nd, 2012-23:56
OMG.... ...OMG...what's that?? stere ... 
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Ornatus-Mundi December 3rd, 2012-04:04
We will (hopefully) soon know more... ;-) NT no text
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I need comments from our ladies!

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As you know, one of the pillars of current Dubuis collection is the new Velvet collection. This collection features all the assets of Dubuis brand: beautiful movements, nice dial finishings and a daring design. The daring attitude is not that obvious here but please, have a closer look to the dial and to the case: don't you think that this watch seems to hesitate between a round and a tonneau shape? I find this combo quite interesting, bringing a dynamic on the design. Moreover, this combo of shapes allows ...


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