ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ Blue Astral Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon 47mm Limited Edition

A world of extremes

The bite of icy air, the crunch of tyres on hard-packed snow and the thrill of truly money can’t buy experiences was the exhilarating setting for the adrenalin-packed February launch of the titanium-studded Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ at the Lamborghini Winter Accademia in Livigno, Italy.

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Taking exciting high-octane exploits to unprecedented new levels and inspired by the avant-garde designs and technical mastery of both its partners – tyre legend Pirelli on the one hand, and Lamborghini Squadra Corse on the other – Roger Dubuis races off the grid in 2018 by offering red-hot performance in super-cold conditions.

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The latest examples of what happens when visionary engineers meet incredible watchmakers started the year in heart-pounding style with the February launch of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™: an off-the-radar reinterpretation of Pirelli’s incomparable expertise in the world of high-end tyres for premium vehicles. Embedded in the very DNA of the Maison, the iconic and deliberately extravagant Excalibur epitomises the boldly adventurous nature of a Manufacture that has always been determined to stay several laps ahead of the pack.

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Complete with drifting, night-driving and the pure adrenalin rush of testing up to 700 HP on snow and ice, the event was a made in heaven match for the money can’t buy experiences ethos of the Roger Dubuis/Pirelli “Perfect Fit” partnership. Silent snow-capped peaks vibrated to the roar of the supercars, including the record-breaking Huracán Performante, as professional Lamborghini instructors treated automobile aficionados to a thrilling two-day experience of learning to handle the fleet – naturally fitted with Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ tyres – in low-grip situations. The international benchmark for ice-driving courses, the Lamborghini Winter Accademia has been held annually since 2012, offering guests a uniquely unconventional and unforgettable driving adventure.

A world of extremes

The bite of icy air, the crunch of tyres on hard-packed snow and the thrill of truly money can’t buy experiences was the exhilarating setting for the adrenalin-packed February launch of the titanium-studded Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ at the Lamborghini Winter Accademia in Livigno, Italy.

Roger Dubuis X Jon Olsson

Taking exciting high-octane exploits to unprecedented new levels and inspired by the avant-garde designs and technical mastery of both its partners – tyre legend Pirelli on the one hand, and Lamborghini Squadra Corse on the other – Roger Dubuis races off the grid in 2018 by offering red-hot performance in super-cold conditions.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

The latest examples of what happens when visionary engineers meet incredible watchmakers started the year in heart-pounding style with the February launch of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™: an off-the-radar reinterpretation of Pirelli’s incomparable expertise in the world of high-end tyres for premium vehicles. Embedded in the very DNA of the Maison, the iconic and deliberately extravagant Excalibur epitomises the boldly adventurous nature of a Manufacture that has always been determined to stay several laps ahead of the pack.

Click, to see the large size. ▶ BIG FOTO

Complete with drifting, night-driving and the pure adrenalin rush of testing up to 700 HP on snow and ice, the event was a made in heaven match for the money can’t buy experiences ethos of the Roger Dubuis/Pirelli “Perfect Fit” partnership. Silent snow-capped peaks vibrated to the roar of the supercars, including the record-breaking Huracán Performante, as professional Lamborghini instructors treated automobile aficionados to a thrilling two-day experience of learning to handle the fleet – naturally fitted with Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ tyres – in low-grip situations. The international benchmark for ice-driving courses, the Lamborghini Winter Accademia has been held annually since 2012, offering guests a uniquely unconventional and unforgettable driving adventure.

Extreme aesthetics

Irresistible mutual attraction was the spark of the relationships Roger Dubuis – a brand with performance engraved in its very DNA – has ignited with Pirelli and Lamborghini Squadra Corse. All share common values encapsulating a radical R&D vision, the same flair for disruptive designs, superlative technical engineering, an attitude in sync with some of the most demanding clients the world has to offer, and extreme aesthetics.

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Aside from the iconic Roger Dubuis skeleton double flying tourbillon, the unequivocal focus of the 47 mm Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ comes down to the latter. It is inspired by Pirelli’s legendary SOTTOZERO™ winter tyres, which were the protagonists of the Lamborghini Winter Accademia. The guests of the driving school organised by the carmaker from Sant’Agata Bolognese were in fact able to try a particular version of the Pirelli Sottozero 3, specially studded for the occasion.

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Together with a Pirelli expert, the guests participated in a truly educational course on tyres, above all enabling them to learn about the importance of winter ones in extreme conditions. Performance and precision are the chief characteristics shared by Pirelli’s winter tyres and the new Roger Dubuis creation.

A creative hail of blue, black and white.

A white ceramic bezel with blue markings offsets the titanium and sapphire crystal case proffering an incredible view of the new RD105SQ hand-wound calibre, signature Blue Astral Skeleton and multi-coloured power reserve indicator representing a cool nod to racing-car cockpit fuel gauges.

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Speedometer-like seconds counters enhanced with automobile-inspired pointers rim the emblematic flying tourbillons at 5 and 7 o’clock respectively.

Studded for success

Forcefully expressing the ‘disruptive materials and progressive complications’ mantra of the brand that dares to be different, the real surprise in the Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ lies in the… strap.

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A classic case of details that are no minor detail. Like its predecessors, this distinctive strap features rubber inlays from certified Pirelli tyres and an interior reproducing the profile of a Pirelli CINTURATO™ intermediate tyre; but this time it is also adorned on top with legendary tread motifs reproducing the profile of the best in class Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ tyre. Characterised by this elegant tread pattern with an asymmetric design, it is set with dozens of titanium studs emulating the nails in its namesake designed for better grip under icy conditions.

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A bold and thoroughly exclusive statement of uncompromising quality, design and innovation, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ is limited to just eight pieces intended for the ultimate watchmaking connoisseurs. Such are the owners of Roger Dubuis’ timepieces – individuals who dare to be rare and dare to wear world-first watches with just a hint of craziness.
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Technical details

Collection: EXALIBUR

Model: Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ 

    Reference RDDBEX0643

    Movement
Skeleton double flying tourbillon
    Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève 
    Calibre RD01SQ Skeleton double flying tourbillon

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    Hand-wound mechanical calibre
    Power reserve: 50 hours
    Case
Case size: 47mm,
    Dial
White and blue skeleton dial and flange with rhodium plated indexes filled with blue luminous SLN, 18K white gold hands with blue transfer and white luminous SLN tips
    Water Resistance: 5 BAR (50 m)
Strap & Clasp
    Strap: Bi-material strap with black rubber base and Pirelli snow nails tyre rubber inlay, blue stitching. Unique Pirelli tyre profile on the inside of the strap - Quick release system
    Clasp: Titanium black DLC, adjustable folding buckle - Quick release system

    Boutique exclusive model Limited edition of 8 pieces


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Press Manager
Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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Mühle-Glashütte– Teutonia II Weltzeit GMT

Mühle-Glashütte – Teutonia II Weltzeit GMT Automatic Steel 41mm

Sophisticated Slow Travel with the Teutonia II Weltzeit

Nowadays, a single orbit around the globe can take as little as 92 minutes. Travellers who would rather sit back and enjoy a less hectic ride with all the more style and elegance are sure to love the Teutonia II Weltzeit.

The Teutonia II Weltzeit is a watch for true connoisseurs! When George Francis Train travelled around the world in 80 days back in 1870, he became a major sensation, so much so that he was the inspiration behind Jules Verne’s famous novel. The same impressive journey can now be completed by an aeroplane in just a few hours and by the International Space Station in a speedy time of just 92 minutes.

Nowadays, people always seem to be living life in the fast lane. Our Teutonia II Weltzeit, on the other hand, is the ideal stylish companion for wearers with a more relaxed approach to life, those who take time to get to know their destination, its people and its culture when travelling. It not only shows them the time in both their current location and a second time zone but also features a bidirectional bezel marked with the names of cities that can be used to determine the time in 24 different time zones all over the globe.

The ‘city ring’, which is positioned on the outer edge of the face, provides not one, but two impressive functions: Together with the gold-plated index at the 9 o'clock position, it reminds wearers of the zone time the watch is currently set to display when the city name for this time zone is synchronised with the index. On top of this, the ring can also be used to view the time in an impressive 24 time zones worldwide when used in combination with the watch's inner 24-hour scale and GMT hand. If the GMT hand is showing the time in Mühle’s home town of Glashütte, for example, wearers can simply rotate the bezel until the name of the town is in the same position as the GMT hand, thus enabling them to read the time (in full hours) in this and all other time zones on the inner 24-hour scale.

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The Teutonia II Weltzeit features a stunning midnight blue face that makes reading the time in any zone a particu. The watch’s stunning centrepiece is perfectly complemented by its high-quality stainless steel case. The middle of the case not only features Mühle’s characteristic vertical finish carefully applied by hand but also a typical feature of the Teutonia family in the form of scrolled lugs, the top surface of which is finely polished just like the bezel. This carefully considered design allows the abundance of details in the face to continue into the watch’s case, thus resulting in an impressive overall appearance that shows just how much love, care and attention to details went into Mühle-Glashütte’s Teutonia II Weltzeit, from the development phase right through to the final production.larly sophisticated experience and when it comes to style and elegance, the fine sunray finish in the middle of the face is the icing on top of the cake. As the light falls on the watch, this attractive finish reflects it in different directions, thus giving the face a unique dynamic appearance. Unpolished surfaces and the lower area that is home to the Teutonia’s hand-applied indices, which are bevelled on the side, help to give the face a clear layout so that each of its different time measurements stands out and is easy to read.

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The watch’s stunning centrepiece is perfectly complemented by its high-quality stainless steel case. The middle of the case not only features Mühle’s characteristic vertical finish carefully applied by hand but also a typical feature of the Teutonia family in the form of scrolled lugs, the top surface of which is finely polished just like the bezel. This carefully considered design allows the abundance of details in the face to continue into the watch’s case, thus resulting in an impressive overall appearance that shows just how much love, care and attention to details went into Mühle-Glashütte’s Teutonia II Weltzeit, from the development phase right through to the final production.

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Technical Specifications

Model: 29er Tag/Datum Steel

Ref. M1-33-82-LB - Strap
Ref. M1-33-82-MB - Bracelet

Movement
Calibre SW 330-1, automatic;
Mühle version with woodpecker neck regulation, own rotor and characteristic surface finishes. Second time zone / 24-hour display with world time function.
Stop-second.
Fast date correction.
42-hr power reserve.
Case
Brushed/polished stainless steel with a bidirectional inner bezel.
Domed and anti-glare sapphire crystal.
Transparent case back.
Ø 41.0 mm; H 13.0 mm.
Water-resistant to 10 bars.
Dial
Midnight blue with a sunray finish.
Applied indices.
Gold-plated (GMT display) and bright nickel-plated numerals and indices.
Strap
Crocodile leather or stainless steel strap with a stainless steel butterfly clasp.
Screwed strap attachment bridges.

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Contact details
Tel. +49 711/ 36 53 37 78
Fax +49 711 / 36 53 37 89
E-Mail: PRmuehle-glashuette@convensis.com
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