ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Star of Infinity Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Star of Infinity Astral Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

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Roger Dubuis at Watches&Wonders 2015 showcasing the 

Astral skeleton in a stellar setting

Manufacture Roger Dubuis is thrilled to announce its third consecutive participation in Asia’s most prestigious Haute Horlogerie Exhibition, running from September 30th to October 3rd in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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Watches&Wonders will provide yet another exciting opportunity for the Maison to display its latest creations centred around the Astral Skeleton theme, as well as its inimitable theatrical brand-setting talent embodied in its cutting-edge World of Roger Dubuis.

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Commenting on this year’s edition of Watches&Wonders, CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué expressed a sense of eager anticipation: “Building on its double status as the pioneer of contemporary skeleton calibre and a specialist in archi- tectural and technical mechanics, Manu- facture Roger Dubuis is excited to be pres- enting its raft of new 2015 launches in Asia. It will also be premiering the Excalibur Star of Infinity – a model every bit as generous and dazzling as its name implies.”

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Outstanding jewellery expertise transcends the beauty of mechanical complexity

Like several of this year’s releases, this la- test jewellery timepiece to be exclusively unveiled at Watches&Wonders 2015 from Roger Dubuis reflects the Astral Skeleton principle. The concept is based on the unique star-shaped design of Roger Dubuis contem- porary skeleton movements, borrowed from nature and its heavenly constellations.

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In the Excalibur Star of Infinity, formal aesthetics meets functionality, since the tips of the RD01SQ skeleton double flying tourbillon ‘star’ point to several hour-markers and thus enhance clarity. Even more significantly, they appear to stretch out towards the vast expanses of space… the infinity evoked in its name. This luminous interpretation glows with the fire of 312 baguette-cut diamonds totalling approximately 14.93 carats and adorning the full-pavé white gold case, the flange – as well as the star itself, which sparkles with 34 of these gems (0.96 cts).

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The pristine radiance of the precious stones admirably complements the rhodium-plated charcoal grey of the calibre with its finely circular-grained plate and illuminates the twin Celtic cross-shaped tourbillon carriages.

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This shining example of the two-fold jewellery and watchmaking expertise cultivated by Manufacture Roger Dubuis bears the Poinçon de Genève certification and is fitted with a hand-stitched black alligator strap creating a striking contrast, secured by an adjustable folding buckle also glittering with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 1.33 cts).

Once upon a star in the constellation of Horologia

In 2015, the World of Roger Dubuis is a dreamlike fantasy world powerfully evoking the Manufacture’s theme of the year: skeleton-work and its multiple interpretations in nature, art and watchmaking. Stepping into this area will instil a sense of entering an enchanted, legendary Arthurian forest subtly evoking the world of the Excalibur line, as well as discovering an extraordinary tentacular creature that looks as it has been released from its cage.

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Rubber meets metal, while curves and powerful lines meet the rounded fascination of an eye opening and shutting like a window onto the very soul of horology.

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Even the integrated display windows recall the circular shape of timepiece dials. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the sensorial 3D Astral Skeleton Experience thanks to Oculus glasses.

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Technical Specifications

Ref: RDDBEX4501SQ Limited edition 28 pieces

Model: EXALIBUR  Star of Infinity Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon 

Case 
White gold
Ø 45 mm, 15.50mm
White gold bezel and diamonds.
Diamond Set 312 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 14.93 cts).
Movement
Caliber RD01SQ
Double flying tourbillon skeleton ‘Star’
Hand-wound Caliber
Additional detail
Double flying tourbillon ‘Star’ with differential,
tourbillon carriages visible between 4 and 5 o’clock and between 7 and 8 o’clock,
One-minute tourbillon rotation for each
Finely adjusted in six positions
Features:
Hand-wound mechanical skeleton movement,
16 ¾’’’, 28 jewels.
Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève
Specifications: 
Double flying tourbillon
Number of parts: 319
1,200 hours of manufacturing,
including 360 hours devoted to the Hallmark of Geneva.
Height: 7.67 mm
Frequency: 2x3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Power reserve: 48 hours 
Dial 
Skeleton,
"Star" 34 of these gems (0.96 cts).
Charcoal grey aluminium elements on the inner bezel ring
Water resistance 5 BAR (50 m)
Strap 
Hand-stitched black alligator strap
Clasp White gold adjustable folding buckle with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (approx. 1.33 cts).

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Pauline SIZORN
Press Manager
Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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RICHARD MILLE – RM 69 EROTIC Tourbillon Limited Edition

RICHARD MILLE – RM 69 EROTIC Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

Richard Mille presents its new RM 69 Erotic Tourbillon, its name a clear affirmation of the creative longing to reveal our most secret intentions in all their glory.

Playfully interpreted, this fine watchmaking creation will delight and amuse its owners, teasingly displaying phrases that evoke desired pleasure. Erotic timepieces are part of watchmaking history. Designers of yore played with the theme of libertinism by mechanically recreating suggestive scenes.

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 Because they broke with conservative moral, religious and political customs, these objects were often banned and confiscated. But like all forbidden love, their pleasure was enjoyed away from prying eyes. Thus by concealing the complications at the heart of watches in question, certain models have survived to this day.

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On the RM 69, however, love and eroticism proclaim themselves proudly and clearly in words. Far from scenes brought to life by automatons, this creation plays on the desire to openly express passion, sensuality and even sexuality.

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The bridges and plate of the self-winding tourbillon caliber are machined from grade 5 titanium. Designed in collaboration with Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi, this movement features 505 components and 41 jewels, and is extremely compact thanks to its unique Duoplan construction that enables the tourbillon and barrel to be aligned on the same axis. Enhanced by steep bridges, the 3 Hz tourbillon carriage and the barrel insist on being seen.

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Circular-graining, beveling, mirror-finishing and hand-polished sinks are paired with PVD-treated, micro-blasted and satin-finished surfaces to create exemplary finishes that reflect an uncompromising commitment to the caliber’s aesthetic.

 Its 69-hour power reserve is displayed in a new aperture at 4 o’clock in the form of a gauge powered by a planetary differential. This exceptional power reserve, obtained using a simple barrel, testifies to the Swiss brand’s quest for high performance in this original movement.

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The RM 69 thus offers its wearers the pure pleasure of the new Richard Mille “Oracle” complication, a mechanism that sets off the rotation of three grade 5 titanium engraved rollers like Tibetan prayer wheels, displaying a random phrase. Activated on request by pressing a button at 10 o’clock, it plainly reveals the wearers’ deepest desires.

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To enhance its legibility, the movement’s engineers have developed a mechanism allowing the hands to break free from the geartrain. Activating the push-piece at 8 o’clock makes the hands disappear, visually liberating the rollers. Once released, the hands automatically return to their rightful position in time.

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The RM69 caliber is protected by a tripartite case in grade 5 titanium featuring generous dimensions of 50.00 mm x 42.70 mm x 16.15 mm. Ergonomic and extremely comfortable – as is always the case with Richard Mille – the case is assembled with 20 Spline screws, also in titanium, ensuring the watch remains water-resistance up to 50 meters.

The RM 69 Erotic pays tribute to watchmaking history and the creativity of past generations. This 30-piece limited edition will be available exclusively in Richard Mille’s 24 boutiques around the world.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference: RM69Ti

OTHER FEATURES
- Movement dimensions: 32.80 mm x 30.90 mm
- Thickness: 10.26 mm
- Tourbillon diameter: 11.10 mm
- Balance diameter: 10.00 mm
- Number of jewels: 41
- Number of parts: 505
- Balance: in Glucydur, with 2 arms and 4 setting screws
- Moment of inertia: 11.50 mg.cm2, angle of lift 53°
- Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
- Balance spring: in ELINVAR by Nivarox®
- Shock absorbers: Kif Elastor by KE 160 B28
- Barrel shafts: in nickel-free Chronifer (DIN x 46 Cr13 + S), with the following characteristics: stainless, non-magnetic, tempered.
CRYSTAL
Bezel side: in sapphire (1,800 Vickers) with anti-glare treatment (both sides).
POWER RESERVE Circa 69 hours (±10%) 
FINISHING 
MOVEMENT 
- Anglage and polishing by hand
- Locking sections hand polished
- Sapphire blasted milled sections
- Lapped and polished contact points
- Burnished pivots
- PVD treatment (excluding the Onyx baseplate)
STEEL PARTS 
- Sapphire blasted surfaces
- Satin finished surfaces
- Anglage and polishing by hand
- Burnished sections
GEAR WHEELS 
- Concave chamfering with a diamond tool
- Circular finished faces
- Gilded (before cutting the teeth)
- Minimum correction applied to the wheels in order to preserve geometry and performance
DIMENSIONS 
In grade 5 Titanium.
50 x 42.70 x 16.15 mm
Case back: in sapphire with anti-glare coating (on both sides)

Limited Edition of 30 pieces
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RICHARD MILLE
Communications Director
Richard Mille Europe, Middle East & Africa Ltd.
Mobile 44 (0) 7747 640013
Email  beatrice.giusti@richardmille-emea.com
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