ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Knights of the Round Table MT Edition

   

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon Pink Gold 45mm Edition 2022

ENTER THE HYPER WORLD OF ROGER DUBUIS
UNLEASHED CREATIVITY MEETS RARE TECHNICAL PROWESS

Bending boundaries, breaking rules, reinventing the game. Underscored by hyper technical craft and hyper expressive design. A place where bigger is better and going bolder is mandatory: welcome to Roger Dubuis. 

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Showcasing some of the most excessive creations yet, the future of fine watchmaking has arrived with a ground-breaking Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon timepiece, and a remarkable evolution of the Excalibur Monobalancier. Determined to mark the physical return of Watches & Wonders with outstanding masterpieces, Roger Dubuis continues to elevate its art and technical mastery to new heights, always striving for excellence, and constantly challenging itself to go further.

TWELVE KNIGHTS FIGHT GRAVITY WITH THE MIGHTY MONOTOURBILLON

The story of the Knights of the Round Table collection cannot be told to just anyone. One of Roger Dubuis’ most iconic, bold and breathtaking collections, each edition re-interprets the legend through the lens of Hyper Horology. Only the craziest minds dare to combine artistic mastery, horological craftsmanship and contemporary design in this way.  

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Now for the first time, the valiant knights of King Arthur’s legend are ready to take on the invisible force of gravity with a secret device: one of Roger Dubuis’ pride and joy , the Monotourbillon itself. Ensuring the 8th edition was worthy of representing the lucky number of the late, great Mr. Roger Dubuis himself, the move not only upends the rules of the game, it reshapes the future of Hyper Horology.

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The equalising round table is key to the world of King Arthur’s legend. Though this essential set-up is non-negotiable, creating a design born from this concentric requirement provided a challenge the incredible watchmakers were not afraid to take on. Displaying true technical prowess, the Monotourbillon emerges from the centre of the timepiece in a powerful demonstration of advanced mechanics.

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Becoming the shield against the gravitational force endangering the heroes and precision alike, the knights stand proudly around this iconic feat of engineering knowing they will tackle their common invisible enemy together. Just as the twelve knights take their duty to protect the realm seriously, the Maison’s quest for peak performance is realised by expanding the diameter of the balance wheel to increase stability and ensure the movement is less sensitive to gravity’s effects. 

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An accomplishment Roger Dubuis is proud to showcase in one timepiece: the pinnacle of its artistic collection combined with one of its signature complications.

HYPER EXPRESSIVE CRAFT

Defending horological mastery from the threat of gravity is no easy task for the hour-marked heroes cast in Pink Gold 750/1000 and crafted individually through micro-sculpture. Small enough to fit in a timepiece but mighty enough to represent the commitment, passion and boldness Roger Dubuis is known for, each knight is just 6mm tall, created with his own personality and equipped with armour. Such an exceptional timepiece had to feature equally exceptional hands, fully integrated into the circular design.

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That’s why two gold markers were chosen to indicate the position of the minute and hour with perfectly centred rotating discs. What’s more, translucent purple blocks carved from Murano glass appear to levitate around the Monotourbillon while the double surfaced flange is carved from a single block of Murano glass too. To realise this effect, playing with no less than eight layers of décor around the dial was needed; a true marvel considering the limited surface area. In keeping with the design, and to respect the position of the knight at 3 o’clock, the setting system is decentred to a position at 2 o’clock. Push down on this function and a small red flag indicates that the timepiece has moved from winding to setting mode.

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Available in a 45mm Pink Gold 750/1000 case sealed by a notched bezel, the timepiece is completed with an embossed black calf-leather strap.

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Just as being invited to the round table was an extreme honour, such high standards of excellence are rewarded with the Poinçon de Genève; one of the most exclusive stamps of certification in watchmaking today.

VISIT THE HYPED UP WORLD OF ROGER DUBUIS

Hyper skilled, hyper immersive, hyper exclusive. Roger Dubuis brings its intensely hyper world to Watches & Wonders 2022 with a spectacular showcase centred on its legendary collection, the Knights of the Round Table. Surrounded by hundreds of screens with a mirrored ceiling towering over visitors at 8 meters tall, the collection’s story is told visually and physically in unexpected, heart-pumping displays that must be seen to be believed. This is the most exciting way to experience Hyper Horology. Are you tempted yet?

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR

Model: Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon Pink Gold


Exclusive Boutique Edition of 8 pieces

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Ref.   RDDBEX1025
 

DESCRIPTION

The Excalibur Knights of the Round Table is a quest involving among the highest degree of know-how in all that a watch can offer: design, technique and exclusivity.
The very recognizable face of the watch is made of twelve micro-sculptures - the Knights - placed around a dial - the Table. 
The Knights are handcrafted and represent the 12 characters involved in the quest.
The table is made of gems or precious materials or materials requiring specific techniques, and symbolizes the unity and equality of the Knights.
Underneath the face of the watch is an automatic calibre, manufactured in the Roger Dubuis workshops and certified by the Poinçon de Genève, one of the most demanding certifications in Haute Horlogerie.

SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS

• The Knights of the Round Table levels up by offering a central monotourbillon calibre.
• The monotourbillon emerges from the center table.
• It is a new calibre specifically developped for this timepiece and certified by the Poinçon de Genève. 
• In addition to that, the centre table is now made of crystal sapphire with color blocks in purple hues. 
• The hands are also made of rotating crystal sapphire discs.

Movement
Manual-winding mechanical movement
Calibre RD 115  Central Monotourbillon
Certification: Poinçon de Genève, decoration "Poinçon de Genève" finishings
Diameter: 16
Thickness: 12.20mm

ENERGY: Manual-winding
COMPLICATION: Flying Monotourbillon
CALIBER: Central flying monotourbillon with variable inertia balance wheel

FINISHING: Shot-blasted, trued-up and circular grained plate and bridges with NAC coating
Decorations: Rhodium-plated, “Côtes de Genève” decoration
Components: 277
Vibrations per hour: 21.600 - 3Hz frequency
Jewels: 29
Power reserve: 72 hours
Functions
Hours/minutes.
Case 
Pink gold* case with sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
• Pink gold* open case back with sapphire crystal and metallization
• Pink gold* bezel with sapphire crystal ring
• Pink gold* crown with Murano glass ring
• Pink gold 750/1000
Diameter: 45mm  Thickness: 14.6mm
Thickness: 13.70mm
18K pink gold crown,
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment,
Damascus Titaniumengraved case back
Water Resistance: 3 BAR (30 m)
Dial
3D dial with crust is made of color Murano glass

Sapphire crystal centre table with color blocks made of Murano glass.

• 12 microsculpted knights in pink gold, reprensenting the
• 12 knights involved in the Quest. 
• Double surface flange in Murano glass with polished pink gold hour markers.
• Rotating sapphire crystal discs with golden blocks as hour and minute hands.

Main material: Pink Gold
Strap 
3D calf leather strap, interchangeable with Quick Release System - QRS
Color : Black
Interchangeable strap : true
Clasp:  Pink gold cover 750/1000 with titanium blades, triple folding, interchangeable with Quick Release System - QRS
Type : Titanium

Boutique exclusive model Limited Edition - Only of 8 pieces

Price *   EUR  591,325  Incl. VAT Incl. 

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Press release - 2022
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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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