ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Millésime Unique Edition

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Millésime Flying Tourbillon & Minute Repeater 45 - Unique piece

Launch of the power-packed 

Excalibur Millésime timepiece

Renowned for drawing inspiration from other power industries such as aeronautics or aerospace, Roger Dubuis takes pride in pushing every possible technical limit both in terms of materials and complications to create the ultimate in unique timepieces.

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Within this mindset, the forceful and daring Excalibur collection timepiece is Roger Dubuis’ favourite platform of expression.

Reinterpreted complications meet 21st century technology

Now welcoming a highly refined complication, the Excalibur Millésime timepiece – belonging to the brand’s hyperwatch segment – is the latest embodiment of this preference. It reflects the key aspect of an exclusive collection that aims to offer modern and innovative interpretations of traditional sophisticated complications. A fascinating ‘audible complication’, the Minute Repeater is one of the most iconic and inspiring of all, as well as one of the most difficult to develop and perfect.

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Extreme complexity and stunning design make an ideal match in this one-of-a-kind timepiece embodying a veritable tribute to Fine Watchmaking. Powder metallurgy technology has enabled the use of CarTech Micro-Melt BioDur CCMTM (® in the USA) – a 21st century alloy used in high-tech industries such as the automotive, aeronautical and aerospace sectors – endowing this exceptional watch with significantly better resistance to wear and tear than stainless steel.

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Additionally, CarTech Micro-Melt BioDur CCMTM (® in the USA) also displays the valuable property of remaining bright and shiny even when scratched. Its mirror-like properties enable it to collect as much light as possible, while offering the strength of metal enabling it to handle extreme conditions.

A modern masterpiece

Aside from this incredible technology, the 45mm-diameter Excalibur Millésime timepiece is unique from every perspective. Featuring two micro-rotors, it is one of the rare models to incorporate both a single flying tourbillon and minute repeater. An open dial with an intriguingly sophisticated two-level construction both reveals the inner workings of the automatic movement and gives the watch eye-catching depth.

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A bright blue alligator leather strap offers a snappy finish to match the dial detail. As befits its outstanding level of quality, the Excalibur Millésime timepiece bears the Poinçon de Genève hallmark, the ultimate standard of watchmaking excellence.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR

Model: Excalibur Millésime Flying Tourbillon & Minute Repeater

 
Ref. – RDDBEX0668

Movement  Minute repeater watch, flying tourbillon with double micro-rotor
The truly timeless charm of Incredible Mechanics

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Calibre RD104 skeleton watch 
Type: Hand-wound mechanical calibre
    Reference: RD104
    Components: 434
    Jewels: 42
    Diameter: 14 3/4
    Thickness: 8.8 mm
    Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)

• Circular-grained plate
• Côtes de Genève decoration
• Tourbillon carriage in the shape of a celtic cross
• Poinçon de Genève finishings

Power reserve: 60 hours
Function: Minute repeater, flying tourbillon with double micro-rotor
Stamped with the 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: 45mm
Sapphire case back with Anti-reflective treatment on the inner side.
Water Resistance: 3 BAR (30 m)
Dial
Cobalt blue color dial with roman numerals,
silver and blue color flange with rhodium indexes filled with white luminous SLN
Strap & Clasp
Strap: Blue alligator strap, red stitching
Clasp: Titanium adjustable folding buckle

EDITION
Boutique exclusive model - Unique Edition - Only of 1 pieces

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Pauline SIZORN
Press Manager
Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: pauline.sizorn@rogerdubuis.com
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Jaquet Droz – SW Chrono

Jaquet Droz – SW Chrono Steel 45mm

The Jaquet Droz Sport Watch collection 

introduces two new and unapologetically modern chronographs.

In the SW line the brand merges the historic spirit of Jaquet Droz with its modern vision of watchmaking, in a sports watch.

Today the collection welcomes two new chronographs with a redesign that honors its sporty nature. The signature figure 8 –formed by the hours and minutes display and the large seconds display– is replaced here by a central display of the time, with the chronograph’s central seconds hand, an hour counter at 9 o’clock and a minutes counter at 3 o’clock.

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The indicators are perfectly balanced on the horizontal plane and, in keeping with the sporty function of the piece, the chronograph is immediately readable. To insure an accurate reading every time, Jaquet Droz has used openwork central hour and minute hands that allow an unobstructed view of the chronograph as they move around the dial.

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The textured dial accentuates the distinguished character of these new SW Chrono models, with vertical strokes that lend it a sporty feel. The dial’s contemporary new colors –midnight blue and anthracite– are also featured on the rolled-edged fabric strap that is perfectly in sync with the unapologetically modern, urban and sporty look of the SW Chrono.

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True to watchmaking tradition, the hour markers are 18-carat white gold appliques. Wide Roman numerals indicate 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. At 12 o’clock, Jaquet Droz features a big date, a complication traditional in fine watchmaking but rarely associated with a chronograph. Although more complex to produce than a simple date aperture, the large date offers superior readability. Again, to provide optimal readability, the latest versions of the SW Chrono feature a 45 mm dial, and a rail track over the motion work in fine watchmaking tradition.

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Jaquet Droz has specially developed a steel case for these new SW Chrono models. Instead of one solid piece, the striking new case is assembled from several sections, each given a particular finish –polished, matte or satin-finished– to produce a subtle composition of contrasts and reflections. The same care is taken with the exterior: satin-finished fluted bezel, hollowed lugs, easy-grip rubber push-pieces and crown, and broad claws at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock to protect the case and crown from knocks.

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To safeguard against magnetic interference, Jaquet Droz has equipped the automatic movement with a silicon balance spring and pallet lugs. This caliber features a 40-hour power reserve and column wheel and is visible through a sapphire case-back. A unique glimpse of watchmaking expertise by Jaquet Droz, a brand that celebrates its 280th anniversary this year.

“Some watches tell time, some tell a story.”

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  SW Chrono Steel

Reference J029530540 - Dark-blue
Reference J029530541 - Anthracite gray


Movement
Jaquet Droz 6885.Si-S,
self-winding mechanical movement with ruthenium treatment,
silicon balance spring and pallet horns, column wheel,
18-karat white gold oscillating weight.
Complications   Chronographe
Jewelling 37 jewels
Power reserve 40 hours
Frequency 21,600 v.p.h
Indications

• Centered hours and minutes
• Centered chronograph seconds
• Chronograph hour subdial at 9 o'clock
• Chronograph minutes subdial at 3 o'clock
• Big date at 12 o’clock

Case
Steel, screw-down crown and push-buttons with rubber cast.
Diameter 45 mm
Height 13.93 mm
Individual serial number engraved on the case-back
Water resistance To 5 bar (50 meters)
Dial

• Dark-blue striped dial
• Anthracite gray striped dial

Applied indexes in 18-karat white gold
Hands
Hours, minutes and seconds with rhodium treatment,
tips in white Super-LumiNova
Strap
Rolled-edge hand-made dark-blue fabric
Buckle    Stainless steel folding clasp



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MONTRES JAQUET DROZ SA
Allée du Tourbillon 2
CH-2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds 2
· · press@jaquet-droz.com
tel +41 32 924 28 72 · fax +41 (0)32 924 28 82
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