ROGER DUBUIS – Excalibur 42 Skeleton Automatic – Canelo Edition

ROGER DUBUIS – EXALIBUR 42 Skeleton – Automatic Gold – Canelo Limited Edition

Roger Dubuis enters the ring

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Elite competitors

Roger Dubuis is synonymous with adrenaline, an unflinching focus on performance, matched by fearless dedication to pushing boundaries. Its clients are exceptional individuals of the kind who naturally expect timepieces as unique as they are.

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Wearing them induces a powerful sense of belonging to the privileged circle of those who dare to be different.

Powerful affinities

Based on this blend of strength, determination and perseverance, the Maison has chosen to support rising Mexican boxing star Santos Saúl Álvarez Barragán (aka Saul Canelo Alvarez or simply ‘Canelo’). Multiple world champion in two weight classes, Canelo is ranked as the world's best active boxer, pound for pound.

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At his highly anticipated September 15th rematch against current WBA, WBC, IBF and IBO middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin, as well as at the pre-fight press conference, this powerful new Friend of the Brand will embody the identity codes of the Maison.

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This will include sporting the Roger Dubuis logo on his shorts during this pivotal prizefight.

‘Championship belt’ timepiece

To mark the first round of this hard-hitting alliance, Roger Dubuis is unveiling a reinterpretation of its signature Excalibur Automatic Skeleton. Known for its combination of technical excellence and stylistic extravagance, the Excalibur collection has captured the spirit of Roger Dubuis to the point of becoming its ultimate icon.

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A special and limited edition made for Saùl «Canelo» Alvarez and the rematch against Golovkin. The Excalibur 42 Automatic Skeleton dresses with the colors of El Canelo: black and gold. The first automatic skeleton watch of Roger Dubuis calibre RD820SQ movement with micro-rotor.Limited to 88 pieces, the timepiece celebrates the victory of the world famous counter puncher.

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This model is all about black and gold, emulating Canelo’s colours of choice on this momentous occasion. In addition to a strap made from the champion boxer’s own boxing gloves, the finest Roger Dubuis skills has been applied to transforming Canelo’s initials into the jumper spring, a functional part of the watch movement.

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Thus equipped, this golden ‘championship’ belt is set to its mark on boxing and watchmaking history!

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Canelo Alvarez - Roger Dubuis new Friend of the Brand !

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR

Model: Excalibur 42 Skeleton Automatic – Canelo Edition 

Ref. – RDDBEX0794

Movement
 Calibre RD820SQ Automatic skeleton watch with micro-rotor
Self-winding mechanical calibre
Power reserve: 60 hours
Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève
Poinçon de Genève
The ultimate guarantee of the finest traditional watchmaking.
Roger Dubuis makes it a priority, when producing this timepiece,
to follow only the most demanding & strictest criteria for quality and craftsmanship.
Case
Round shape
Size: 42mm
Sapphire case back with Anti-reflective treatment on the inner side.
Water Resistance: 5 BAR (50 m)
Dial
Anthracite skeleton dial and flange, gold plated hour markers,
18K pink gold black PVD coated hands
Strap & Clasp
Strap: Made with boxing gloves leather
Clasp:18K pink gold, adjustable folding buckle

EDITION
Limited Edition - Only of 88 pieces

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Press release - 2018
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For more information, please contact:
Pauline SIZORN
Press Manager
Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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