ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Dragon Monotourbillon MT Gold Edition

 

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Dragon Monotourbillon  MT Gold 42 Exclusive Boutique Edition 2024

 A Powerful Design:
The Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon

At the golden dawn of the Lunar New Year, Roger Dubuis ignites its tourbillon craftsmanship once more, delivering a bold flourish of creativity inspired by the Year of the Dragon. This legendary sign of the zodiac places strength in the ascendance and transforms time into an era of great power.

An emphatic moment to introduce the Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon.

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Just as the dragon is believed to rule the motions of water, Roger Dubuis has unleashed its own waves of watchmaking innovation, delivered through a design of emblematic freedom. From the aesthetics to the performance, this is a timepiece where expression takes over, and where the Maison’s unrestrained spirit is most beautifully brought to life.

Follow the dance, as we reveal complexity, artistry, and symbolism all in one Hyper Horology™ unveiling.

Awakening the Dragon

The Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon is a tribute to the Lunar New Year and encompasses the renowned Dragon traits of intelligence, charisma, and confidence. This has been achieved by depicting the fearless creature with an assured conceptual rhythm, leaving room for interpretation, and inviting the wearer to set their imagination free.

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While the previous Excalibur Dragon released in 2020 delivered a true resemblance of the dragon’s mythical form, this new Monotourbillon takes a more abstract approach. After all, nothing in life is ever absolute!

With its usual commitment to excellence, Roger Dubuis has skilfully crafted the dragon using 27 individual pieces of pink gold – each embellished with black lacquer on the sides and polished on the top surface. In typically inventive style, the pieces are set on 25 different levels, producing a 3D vision that is full of volume and vitality.

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Turn the watch over and the same flowing dragon appears – this time metallised on the inside of the caseback’s sapphire crystal. Precisely matching the view from the front, this stunning addition gives the dragon full power, no matter which side you are looking from.

A Calibre of Complexity

While the dragon reigns supreme in the aesthetics of this timepiece, Roger Dubuis has coupled the design with the authority of its Monotourbillon Calibre RD512SQ.

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Invented in 1801 to compensate the effects of gravitational force, the tourbillon remains one of the most complex challenges in watchmaking. Still today, it is a true expression of horological art, with only a few skilled craftsmen able to build its intricate cage, containing the balance, spring, and escapement all inside.

As you might expect, Roger Dubuis has approached this famous mechanism in its own unique way – by displaying its signature monotourbillon within a skeletonized movement. Naturally, this makes the craftsmanship far more difficult to achieve, and requires dedicated skills that the Maison has sublimely mastered.

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Even the way that Roger Dubuis makes skeletonized movements is more complicated than most. Since 2008, the Maison has been reinventing the craft by using skeletonization as a starting point of each design – rather than a consequence of it. This means even when carrying high complications like the tourbillon, the calibres are noticeable for their lightness and purity.

Reaching that result demands harmony across the entire integrated manufacture. All of the watchmakers and designers must work in perfect alignment, playing to each other’s strengths while understanding each other’s needs. It’s a balance of technical prowess and aesthetic excellence that requires coordinated teamwork in every detail.

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Secondly, skeletonization also requires more time. To reduce the material inside the calibre, more hours of milling are needed, and more facetted surfaces are therefore produced, leading to even more hours for decoration. All this to give the watch its pure and uncluttered display and to give the designers more freedom to play with the watch’s aesthetics.

Finally, it is fascinating to note that Roger Dubuis only makes Flying Tourbillons. Unlike traditional versions, the Flying Tourbillon is only mounted on one side, with no supporting bridge on top. Again, more beautiful to look at, yet more difficult to create, because stability must be guaranteed. A challenge that the Geneva watchmaker has successfully achieved through a high-performing Flying Tourbillon built from 63 components.

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The ultimate reward for this dynamic skeletonized approach is the Poinçon de Genève certification, one of the most demanding signatures in fine watchmaking. Along with provenance and reliability, it sets the benchmark for quality craftsmanship, whereby every component of the watch must be hand-decorated to the highest standard. In the RD512SQ Calibre, this philosophy of flawless and unique design can be seen across the sandblasted top surfaces, applied next to expertly polished angles.

The Wisdom of Materials

To master the forces surrounding the watch, the RD512SQ Calibre includes a lower tourbillon cage in non-magnetic titanium – twice lighter than stainless steel. Going even further, the upper tourbillon cage is produced in mirror-polished Cobalt Chrome – also non-magnetic – which enables the weight of the tourbillon to be reduced by 16%. As a result, the calibre shows a greater resistance to magnetic fields, while the power reserve is radically optimised to 72 hours.

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Sitting on the wrist, the 42 mm case of the watch is built from pink gold and is mounted with a robust brass flange, which itself has been given a pink gold galvanic treatment, along with indexes filled with black Super-LumiNova™.

For the black calf-skin leather strap, personal style is set free thanks to the versatile quick release system, which enables the strap to be switched in seconds.

Elaborate in Every Way

The Year of the Dragon arrives only once every 12 years. It is a rarity in a lifetime and a moment that deserves a timepiece befitting of its stature.

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Limited to just 28 pieces, the Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon is Roger Dubuis’ powerful and unrivalled tribute to this auspicious occasion. It delivers an elaborate and inspiring vision of the mighty dragon, while furnishing the wearer with the finest example of modern tourbillon design.

A skilfully balanced creation, whereby performance and beauty are masterfully entwined.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR 

Model:  EXALIBUR Dragon Monotourbillon MT Edition

• Limited edition of 28 pieces
• Boutique exclusive
• Geneva sea

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 Ref.  RDDBEX1111 DBEX1111

 DESCRIPTION 

The skeleton calibres manufactured by Roger Dubuis in Geneva are the essence of the
expressive singularity of the Excalibur collection. Complying with one of the most
respected certifications of Haute Horlogerie, the Poinçon de Genève, the Excalibur watches
are designed like contemporary works of art. Every single component being finished by
hand, the watches are symbols of passion. The work of hyper-skilled craftsmen is at the
forefront of each watch with a direct view on the creative mechanics making these pieces
more alive than ever

SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS
In this Dragon edition, our Monotourbillon calibre is adorned with a very complex 3D
dragon, made of 27 brass elements. Each element is decorated with black lacquer on the
sides and with a pink gold galvanic treatment on top with a polish finish. These 27
elements are held on 4 brass plates that are treated in grey with a galvanic treatment. To
give life and volume to the dragon, the different elements are positioned on 25 different
levels, flat and tilted. The case back sapphire is decorated with a metallization of the
dragon silhouette

MOVEMENT
Calibr  RD512
• MOVEMENT ENERGY Manual-winding
• COMPLICATION: Skeleton, Flying Monotourbillon
•  FINISHES: 4 different types of finishes certified by the Poinçon de Genève
• FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes and central seconds
• FREQUENCY: 3 Hz / 21’600 Vibrations per Hour
• POWER RESERVE: 72 Hours
• DIAMETER LINES: 16
• NUMBER OF RUBIS: 19
• NUMBER OF COMPONENTS: 194
 CASE
Pink gold 750/1000 case with open case back Sapphire crystal

Size: 42 mm
THICKNESS: 12.62 Millimeters
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
DIAL
Brass bezel with Pink Golden Galvanic treatment, brass applied indexes with Pink Golden
Galvanic treatment filled with black SuperLuminova.
HAND
• Triple surface hands in pink gold 750/1000 with satin brushed finish on the tilted surfaces
and shotblasted finish on the flat grey surface, SLN tips.
QRS STRAP
• According to our non-exotic policy, Excalibur collection is adorned with a premium calf
leather strap, built in volume to follow the design of the case and the movement. The strap
is interchangeable thanks to Quick Release System.
BUCKLE
• Pink gold 750/1000, triple folding buckle interchangeable with Quick Release System

 🔰  Limited Edition - Only of 28 pieces ❱❱❱ Online Exclusive

 🔴 Price  upon request 💰

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ZENITH – DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Automatic

 

ZENITH – DEFY Skyline Tourbillon Automatic 41mm - 2024

THE PERPETUAL MOTION OF STARS: ZENITH ELEVATES THE DEFY SKYLINE WITH A HIGH-FREQUENCY TOURBILLON

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A new star in the DEFY Skyline constellation is born. The ZENITH Manufacture incorporates a new automatic high-frequency tourbillon calibre into the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon, in two versions in steel and black ceramic.

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The tourbillon mechanism has long been associated with the upper echelon of fine watchmaking; a testament to the technical prowess of the manufacture and the skilled watchmakers that bring these mechanical wonders to life. Originally conceived at the end of the 18th century to counteract the effects of gravity on the watch’s precision, ZENITH has given it its own modernistic spin to demonstrate the Manufacture’s unrivaled expertise in high-frequency precision across multiple movement types and functions as well as the edgy design of the DEFY collection – all in an execution suited for daily wear in any situation. Like all El Primero calibres, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon’s movement operates at a high-frequency rate of 5Hz (36’000 VpH), ensuring optimal chronometric performance with a high resistance to shocks.

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Housed in a faceted and highly geometric 41mm case and matching bracelet in either stainless steel or black ceramic, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon melds the distinctively bold and architectural design of the DEFY Skyline with the mechanical animation of a tourbillon mechanism.

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Like the core of a galaxy around which countless constellations are strewn, the central kinetic element of the DEFY Skyline is visible through an aperture on the dial’s lower portion. Fixed to a finely mirror-polished bridge with sharp bevels, the tourbillon cage takes on the shape of an open four-pointed star, with the same futuristic lines as those found in other DEFY references with tourbillon mechanisms. 

 

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Turning ceaselessly around its own axis, the tourbillon completes one revolution every 60 seconds. The case’s water-resistance of 10ATM (100 metres) further affirms the all-conditions endurance of the piece.

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The DEFY Skyline’s signature sunray-patterned metallic dial with an engraved starry sky pattern has been adapted specifically for the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon, to accentuate the high-frequency tourbillon. 

 

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Either in blue for the steel version or black for the ceramic version, the mosaic of engraved four-pointed stars appear to radiate out of the tourbillon at 6 o’clock, expanding as they reach the outer perimeter of the dial. 

 

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The luminescent applied markers and hands further add contrast to the dial, with rhodium plated indices for the blue dial and rose gold plated indices for the black dial.

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Powering the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon is the new El Primero 3630 automatic high-frequency manufacture calibre, with a power reserve of 60 hours. Mirroring the expansive decoration of the dial-side that emanates from the tourbillon, the Côtes de Genève stripes on the bridges are arranged in a sunray pattern that appear to dart out of the tourbillon. The open star-shaped rotor allows for an open view of the contemporary movement architecture.

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Like all DEFY Skyline models, the DEFY Skyline Tourbillon comes on a stainless steel or black ceramic bracelet, with a second strap in blue or black rubber with folding clasp supplied that can easily be switched using the case back’s quick strap-change mechanism requiring no tools.

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The DEFY Skyline Tourbillon is available at ZENITH physical and online boutiques as well as authorized ZENITH retailers around the world.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:  DEFY SKYLINE TOURBILLON Automatic Stainless steel

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Reference: 03.9300.3630/51.I001  - Price: 55’000 CHF / US $55,300
 

Key points:

• Automatic High Frequency Tourbillon.
•  Starry sky pattern on the dial that starts from Tourbillon. 
• Screwed-in crown. 
• Full interchangeable strap system.

MOVEMENT 
Calibre: El Primero 3630 automatic
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz 
266 Components
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Functions: 
Hours and minutes in the centre 
Tourbillon: 

The carriage is positioned at 6 o'clock;
it makes one turn per minute; 
Tourbillon cage with 56 components.

Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings 
CASE
Material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 10ATM
Case: 41mm
DIAL
Blue-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Rhodium-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle
Stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp. 
2nd strap included: blue rubber with folding clasp.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: DEFY SKYLINE TOURBILLON Automatic Black ceramic
 

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Reference: 49.9300.3630/21.I001 -
 

Key points:

• Automatic High Frequency Tourbillon.
•  Starry sky pattern on the dial that starts from Tourbillon. 
• Screwed-in crown. 
• Full interchangeable strap system.

MOVEMENT 
Calibre: El Primero 3630 automatic
Frequency: 36’000 VpH – 5Hz
Power reserve: approx. 60 hours
Functions: 
Hours and minutes in the centre 
Tourbillon: 

The carriage is positioned at 6 o'clock;
it makes one turn per minute; 
Tourbillon cage with 56 components.

Finishes: Special oscillating weight with satined finishings
CASE
Material: Black ceramic
Water resistance: 10ATM
Case: 41mm
DIAL 
Black-toned sunray-patterned
Hour markers: Gold-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Hands: Gold-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C1
Bracelet & Buckle
Black Ceramic bracelet with folding clasp. 
2nd strap included: black rubber with steel black PVD folding clasp.

🔴Price: 65’000 CHF / US $65,400 💰

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