ROGER DUBUIS – HOMMAGE La Placide Calendar Edition

 

ROGER DUBUIS –  HOMMAGE La Placide Perpetual Calendar 38mm Gold 30th Anniversary Edition - 2025

 

ROGER DUBUIS PRESENTS A MODERN REVIVAL:
HOMMAGE LA PLACIDE A LIMITED SERIES 

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• An emotive tribute to the Hommage collection, which Mr. Roger Dubuis dedicated to the watchmakers who had influenced his career. This time, it’s a tribute to the watchmaker himself.

• A modern revival coming in a limited edition of 28 pieces, made in-house with both original and remanufactured components, meeting the Poinçon de Genève standard.

• A meaningful and layered aesthetic expression, with Mr. Roger Dubuis’ favourite Biretrograde display.

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In a limited series of 28 timepieces, the new Hommage La Placide takes the wearer on a 30-year journey, with authentic components and inspiration from the past, brought to life today through a modern Roger Dubuis lens. An important 30^th anniversary creation that celebrates the legacy of this Geneva Maison and its revered founder.

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Inside each model, the Calibre 1472 is a testament to Roger Dubuis both then and now. Combining original and remanufactured components in the same movement, it celebrates history and the present-day through technical savoir-faire and layered aesthetics.

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This dedicated series echoes the Excalibur Monobalancier Biretrograde Calendar recently launched at Watches and Wonders Geneva, giving watch aficionados and collectors two biretrograde creations that have a rich connection to the Maison's heritage.

Hommage Inspiration

Launched in 1996, the original 'Hommage' was Mr. Roger Dubuis' tribute to the talented watchmakers, teachers, and friends who had influenced his career. Those who had guided him throughout his life and provided the inspiration to create his own path.

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When conceptualizing this new series, the manufacture returned to that story, borrowing the idea for a new tribute to Mr. Roger Dubuis himself. It combines his favourite Perpetual Calendar complication with Biretrograde display, while honouring his passion for restoration and expressive aesthetics.

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The name "La Placide” includes a reference to Mr. Roger Dubuis' “Placide” nickname, which he received during his childhood days as a scout, and which he carried throughout his life and career. A perfect reflection of his calm and gentle spirit, and the quiet wisdom he brought to the industry.

RD14: The Base Calibre

Roger Dubuis began this new watchmaking journey by reintroducing the original RD14 calibres – the Maison's very first in-house automatic movement, which was debuted in 2004. One by one, the calibres were given an extensive check-up, undergoing quality control tests and full diagnostics to make each one like new.

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Notably in design, these RD14 calibres include the swan neck regulator – a respected feature due to its traditional nature and more decorated finish. It's a piece that offers better shock-resistance and a more precise setting.

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The calibres also use original Roger Dubuis balance springs. These have a special place within the Maison's heritage, because their in-house production in the early 2000s enabled Roger Dubuis to receive the title of an official manufacture.

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One significant improvement to the calibre for greater performance is the repositioning of all the axes of the wheels, following a complete recalculation of the gear train.

RD72: Adding the Perpetual Calendar

The restored RD14 base calibres were then coupled with the RD72 module – which was first used in 1999 and is notable for its Perpetual Calendar complication, a favourite of Mr. Roger Dubuis that combines day, date, month, leap year, and moonphase displays.

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For this project, the Maison had to remanufacture the main plate, large bridge, and 50% of the components, such as levers, springs, wheels, and pinions. All of this work was carried out in-house, highlighting the expertise of Roger Dubuis' integrated manufacture today.

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It also reveals a smooth month and leap year conception, whereby two star-shaped wheels are combined, one with 12 teeth and another with 48 teeth. This allows the month and leap year to be displayed on the same counter, with two co-axial hands.

RD1472: A Modern Revival

This is only the second time that the RD14 and RD72 have been combined. Their return together results in the Hommage 1472 calibre that sits at the heart of the new series.

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With a newly made rotor in 18K pink gold, the entire movement is constructed with 307 components and is distinguished by 15 decoration techniques, including wheel-bevelling, tool-bevelling, rounding, circular graining, snailing, Geneva stripes, mirror polishing, teeth polishing, tip polishing, perlage, truing, internal drawing, external drawing, frosting, and burnishing.

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The Poinçon de Geneve certification was a mark of excellence for Mr. Roger Dubuis when creating his timepieces, and it has remained an important feature of the Maison's watchmaking through to today.

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The criteria of the certification, however, has evolved over the years, and is now somewhat different to the demands for the original RD14 and RD72. The latest standards, put into effect in 2012, are largely related to chronometry, with tests now performed on the entire timepiece, rather than just the calibre.

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Therefore, when crafting the RD1472, the artisans particularly focused on the setting of the calibre, ensuring it could meet the modern Poinçon de Geneve requirements. 

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Movement setting has historically been very important within horology workshops, and this detail further highlights the virtuosity of Roger Dubuis craftsmen today.

The Layered Dial

The dial of the Hommage La Placide tells its own story of complexity.  

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Roger Dubuis - Sympathie Bi-Retrograde Perpetual Calendar 18K Gold 

Firstly, it highlights Mr. Roger Dubuis' beloved Biretrograde display, whereby the calendar's hands move gracefully along the semi-circle scales, and at the end of their cycle, return immediately to zero to begin their journey again. Just like their original Roger Dubuis appearance in 1995, the scales are wide on the outside, and narrow towards the centre, giving them a unique sense of ellipsis.

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Layered dials are characteristic of Roger Dubuis singularity and this timepiece illustrates that approach through five different layers, each revealing their own expressive decoration.

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The flange is circular brushed with a rhodium coating. It includes transferred numerals and a minute track, along with polished angles for extra radiance. Mother-of-pearl is then used to create the calendar segments, with transferred texts and hand-bevelled sides.

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The main plate is produced in a colour known as “Leman Blue”, a tribute to Lake Geneva, which Mr. Roger Dubuis viewed each day as a watchmaking student on the train journey between Geneva and Vevey. It is lacquered to obtain a deeper hue and features applied hour markers, with transferred text and lunar month information.

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The counters are also made in mother-of-pearl, with a broader circular brushed finish and transferred texts. Finally, there is also a moonphase layer, made with a blue aventurine base and curved 18K yellow gold moons.

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This 38 mm timepiece is crafted with an 18K pink gold case and is fixed to a blue interchangeable leather strap featuring an original Roger Dubuis emblem on the buckle. 

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Both the Hommage La Placide and the Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, launched on this 30^th Anniversary, celebrate Mr. Roger Dubuis' vision and work as a master watchmaker. Inspired by the past, they celebrate the biretrograde display, renowned to our Maison, and today's expressivity.

Honouring Original Owners

As a sign of gratitude to coincide with this launch, all existing Hommage owners will be welcomed to visit any Roger Dubuis monobrand boutique around the world to receive a complimentary Hommage strap to fit their original timepiece. 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: HOMMAGE 

Model:  HOMMAGE La Placide 38 mm Edition

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🔰 Edition limited to 28 pieces
Poinçon de Genève certified

Reference: RDDBHO0612

Case
    Material: 18-carat pink gold case with open case back
    Diameter: 38 mm
    Thickness: 11 mm
    Water-resistant to 3 BAR / 30m
Dial
    Level 1: the flange
        Circular brushed with Rhodium coating
        Transferred numerals and minute track
        Polished angles
    Level 2: calendar segments
        Mother-of-pearl with transferred texts
        Hand-beveled angles
    Level 3: the main plate
        Lacquered to obtain a deeper color
        Applied hour markers
        Transferred texts and lunar month information
    Level 4: the counters
        Mother-of-pearl with broader circular-brushed finish
        Transferred texts
    Level 5: the moon phase
        Blue aventurine disc
        Domed yellow gold 750/1000 moons
Hands
    Hour, minute hands in pink gold, with satin brushed and polished surfaces
    Retrograde hands in brass coated with pink gold. Brass for lighter weight and optimized functioning
Movement
    Calibre RD1472

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Perpetual calendar with day, date, month and leap year with biretrograde display
    Automatic, self-winding with pink gold rotor
    15 decorations: wheel-bevelling, tool-bevelling, rounding, circular graining, snailing, Geneva stripes, mirror polish, teeth polish, tip polish, perlage, truing, internal drawing, external drawing, frosting, burnishing
    Frequency: 28’800 vph (4 Hz)
    Power reserve of 48 hours
    Diameter 12 ½’” lines
    Thickness 5.3 mm
    Number of parts: 307
    Number of jewels: 33
Functions
    Hours, minutes, seconds, date
    Perpetual calendar
    Biretrograde display
    Moon phase
Strap and buckle
    Calf leather strap, interchangeable thanks to spring bars with spurs
    18-carat pink gold, triple folding buckle

BOX
Dedicated collector box including a push corrector, a magnifier and two certificates (authenticity and
Poinçon de Genève)

🔰 Limited Edition of 28 pieces 

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ROGER DUBUIS – EXALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph Gold-Titanium 45 Edition

 

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold / Titanium 45mm Edition - 2025

 

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An Expression of High Horology:

A Roger Dubuis chronograph, certified by the Geneva Seal and following the traditions of haute horology, with an integrated movement featuring a vertical clutch and column wheel. Highlighting the Maison's innovations, with the Rotating Minute Counter, the Second Braking System and the cryptodate. A typically dynamic dial design, inspired by Roger Dubuis' expertise in skeleton, that delivers expressivity in multiple layers.

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With their pinpoint precision, chronographs have carved an enduring legacy at the heart of the motor-racing world. Their designs in watchmaking, therefore, have historically reflected a sporty edge, with racing-style aesthetics for active wear.

Roger Dubuis, however, is approaching this iconic complication from a high horology perspective, showcasing the traditions of fine watchmaking, while transforming many of the components through the Maison's own expressive style. Introducing the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph.

Continuing a Legacy

At the beginning of his career, Mr. Roger Dubuis worked for nine years in a Swiss Maison where he exclusively worked on chronograph movements. There, he acquired know-how and expertise, but also love for the complication. Naturally, when he started his namesake company in 1995, the chronograph was part of the very first watches he created.

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That same complication has remained a symbolic and integral part of Roger Dubuis' watchmaking ever since then, and after 30 years of evolution, the journey has culminated in this fifth chronograph generation, first released in 2023.

RD780: A Traditional Chronograph Movement

As an integrated movement, the entire calibre has been designed to both tell and measure time – a complete development approach that gives the watchmaker more scope for creativity and allows them to play with the aesthetics.

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One of the historically iconic features of the calibre is the column wheel – prominently on display for the wearer at 6 o'clock. A revered component in high horology, and a mechanical hallmark, the column wheel not only improves the visual aspect of the watch, but also enhances the feel of the pushers, making their operation more fluid and responsive. It is also responsible for managing the chronograph's start, stop, and reset functions, making it vital to the timepiece's performance.

In this calibre, the column wheel is intricately machined from stainless steel and is finished with a poli zinc decoration – a demanding technique that creates a high shine, and is usually reserved for components that have an unusual shape.

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The vertical clutch, too, is a mechanism that connects to tradition, while ensuring performance. It is also a very similar system that is used in cars to change gears.

Patented Innovations

Located at 3 o'clock, the 120° Rotating Minute Counter (RMC) is a theatrical feature crafted in an isotoxal shape. This counter showcases a patent-pending display that bears the digits 0, 1, and 2. 

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As its tripartite hands rotates, it moves gracefully past the 0–9 digits on the right, with oversized red numerals ensuring easy readability. Once the chronograph is activated, the RMC puts on a dynamic and engaging visual performance.

The second innovation of interest is the patent-pending Second Braking System (SBS), which is included in the movement's vertical clutch mechanism. It adds significant stability to the chronograph seconds hand and reduces its flickering.

Expressivity Throughout

At 9 o'clock, Roger Dubuis has placed one of its emblematic components. The tilted balance wheel is set at a 12° angle, providing ideal visibility for the wearer, while also delivering the same inertia as a tourbillon. Its performance is enhanced by diamond-coated silicon escapement components, which provide anti-magnetic properties for lasting precision.

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For impact on the wrist, the timepiece is crafted with a 45 mm skeletonized case in 18K pink gold and features skeletonized pushers. Its warm tones are contrasted by a black rubber strap, which is equipped with a Quick Release system.

Yet it's the symmetrical dial of the watch that truly draws the wearer into the magic of the aesthetics. Almost like a living display, it reveals different moving parts all working in seamless harmony. And the more you look, the more layers are revealed, with distinctive surfaces and different heights all contributing to the expressive geometry. 

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Connecting the watch with the chronograph's motorsport DNA, the rotor on the caseback has been shaped with five arms, like the rims of a supercar's wheel, which are further accentuated with the signature sharp lines of Roger Dubuis.

88 Limited Edition

Only 88 of these timepieces will be made available, a reference to the lucky number of Mr. Roger Dubuis. This same number appears highlighted on the watch's tachymeter scale – adding a subtle but meaningful difference within the design.

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As well as offering 72 hours of power reserve, the watch meets the standard of the prestigious Poinçon de Genève. To achieve the mark, the Maison has meticulously decorated all 333 components using a total of 16 distinct finishing techniques. 

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Striking the ultimate balance between sportiness and high horology, the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is a watch for wearers on the move. Those who embrace an active lifestyle, yet who also demand an infusion of elegance and excellence within their style.

#NoRulesOurGame  

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR 

Model:  EXALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph 45 mm

🔰 Edition limited to 88 pieces
Poinçon de Genève certified

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 Ref.   RDDBEX1138

DESCRIPTION
The adrenaline factor of Roger Dubuis is fueled by raging mechanics. The voracious hedonists, members of the Roger Dubuis tribe, are thrilled by a fast-paced life breaking records and defining new rules.
Excalibur Spider is the collection reflecting the most this way of life. All watches from this collection are skeletonized to the extreme. Whether that be the calibre, the case or even the hands, everything is reduced to its strict essence in order to infuse the spirit of racing and outdoor challenges into pieces of competition offering World Premiere as a common DNA.

SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS

• Pink gold and titanium case
• SBS – Second Brake System
• Column wheel
• Vertical coupling clutch
• 120° RDMC – Rotating disc minute counter

MOVEMENT
Calibr  RD780SQ
• MOVEMENT ENERGY: Automatic, self-winding
• COMPLICATION: Flyback chronograph, date
• CALIBER: The Manufacture skillfully crafts 16 distinct finishes in-house on this RD780, including
those tailored for the Poinçon de Genève certification. These finishes are meticulously applied
to every surface of every single component of every calibre, creating a captivating interplay of
matte and polished surfaces. This process enhances the play of light, that has become the hallmark of Geneva Haute Horlogerie

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• FINISHING: The Manufacture skillfully crafts 16 distinct finishes in-house on this RD780SQ,
including those tailored for the Poinçon de Genève certification. These finishes are
meticulously applied to every surface of every single component of every calibre, creating a
captivating interplay of matte and polished surfaces. This meticulous process enhances the
play of light, that has become the hallmark of Geneva Haute Horlogerie.
• FUNCTIONS: hours, minutes, date, flyback chronograph with central seconds and 120° rotating minute counter, date
• FREQUENCY: 4 Hz / 28'800 Vibrations per Hour
• POWER RESERVE: 72 Hours
• DIAMETER LINES:  16
• Thisckness: 10.7 Millimeters
• NUMBER OF RUBIS: 39
• NUMBER OF COMPONENTS: 310
 CASE
Size: 45mm x 17.13mm 
Pink gold and black DLC Titanium case with open case back with sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Open caseback with sapphire crystal
Titanium crown with red lacquered ring
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
DIAL
Openworked 
Black lower flange with transferred texts and minute tracks. Pink gold coated upper Flange
with screw-like hour markers rhodium plated and filled with SLN.
HAND
White gold 750/1000 hour and minute hands coated with black PVD. Outlined tips filled
with SLN.
STRAP
Black rubber strap with black rubber inlay
    Type: Rubber
    Color: Black
Clasp
Pink gold cover with titanium blades, triple folding
Interchangeable with Quick Release System – QRS

BOX
Branded standard box

 🔴 Price :  $ 135,000 / CHF 108,100 / EUR 114,600 (excl VAT) 💰

🔰 Limited Edition of 88 pieces 

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ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Monotourbillon Dr Woo Episode III Edition

  

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Monotourbillon Dr Woo Episode III Skeleton Titanium and Pink Gold 42mm Exclusive Boutique Edition - 2025

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On their latest celestial voyage, Roger Dubuis and Dr. Woo combine forces to launch the 3rd episode in their Excalibur watchmaking odyssey. This time, the journey goes on a galactic peace mission, finding inspiration in the unimaginable depths of space, and transporting the Maison and the iconic tattoo artist to a new dimension of innovation and creativity.

Introducing the Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III

Having developed his own distinctive single needle style, Dr. Woo has elevated the art of tattooing with complexity and sophistication. This has made the partnership with Roger Dubuis all the more authentic. Both sides share a passion for expressivity and both have earned a reputation for design exploration, where traditions are reinterpreted through modern techniques and signature aesthetics.

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By working closely together once again, this next collaborative timepiece delves further into realms of decorative originality and reveals a showcase of mechanical excellence.

“I love that Roger Dubuis does watchmaking in its own way. That flair for individuality is how I approach my own work and it’s where we find common ground.” – Dr. Woo.

The Journey So Far

The original collaboration between Roger Dubuis and Dr. Woo began in 2021. Taking off on a philosophical space flight, the tattoo artist brought his famous talents to the surfaces of the Excalibur Monotourbillon, fostering the message that “time is our most valuable asset.”

In 2023, the cosmic expression continued through a new Excalibur Monobalancier, cased in ceramic and detailed with a stunning interpretation of the sun, Earth, and moon. At its heart, this watch contemplated the way that time moves in our galaxy.

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Through each creation, Dr. Woo’s recognizable style has been clearly evident, with several icons remaining constant in the designs. These have included his signature spider; his mysterious language of symbols; and the travelling spaceship, whose trajectory follows the emblematic star shape of the Excalibur collection.

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Yet again, in 2025, these three enduring elements are visible. Each one is presented alongside Dr. Woo’s unique single needle approach. Unlike the heavy lines and bright colours of traditional tattooing, his distinctive method reveals a minimalist and monochrome style, where flawless geometry is brought to life.

“I’m always inspired by discovery. In this new creation, we’re not only exploring the endless expanse of space, but also looking inward at our own artistic and watchmaking capabilities.” - Dr. Woo.

Galactic Inspiration

For this third episode, Roger Dubuis and Dr. Woo travelled 31 million light years into space, finding inspiration in a distant realm known as the “Tourbillon Galaxy.” Also named Messier 51a, or the Whirlpool Galaxy, this spiralling formation was photographed by the James Webb Telescope in August 2023, revealing its striking arms that serve the important purpose of star-formation factories, creating clusters of new stars.

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For the creative minds behind this new timepiece, there is a clear connection between the clockwise turn of the Tourbillon Galaxy and the way in which a tourbillon complication moves in its precise measurement of time, as well as with Roger Dubuis' signature astral shape.

The Spaceship Comes in Peace

The Dr. Woo spaceship began its journey in the first timepiece in 2021. Now an essential mark of the Roger Dubuis collaboration, it appears again in this edition on the top surface of the watch’s sapphire crystal.

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The meticulous craftsmanship begins with a 3D galvanic growth on the glass, followed by pink gold metallization of the spaceship and its astral-shaped trails. Look closely, and you’ll also discover a poignant message, “We Come in Peace” written in the trails.

The discovery doesn’t end there. At 10 o’clock, the signature Dr. Woo spider is delicately placed, created from laser engraving and then filled with black ink – a subtle nod to the artist’s tattoo style.

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Next to this, on the underside of the sapphire glass at 9 o’clock, three pink gold metallized nebulas appear. These illuminated clouds of gas and dust are where the timepiece continues its story – inviting the wearer into the “black hole” underneath.

Through the Corridors of Time

Indeed, the metallized nebulas are a starting point for discovery. To bring the wearer to the impressively distant Tourbillon Galaxy, the corridors of time must be crossed.

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Between 10 and 11 o’clock, Roger Dubuis has placed a spiral-shaped component representing the entrance to a “black hole”. Made in stainless steel and treated with pink gold, the component is laser-engraved and creates a hypnotic effect.

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Turn the watch over – and you can see where this “black hole” exits. Viewed from the caseback, the same component has been filled with black colouring and is surrounded by a large chequerboard spiral pattern, which radiates outwards on the sapphire crystal with selective metallization. It’s another expressive touch, conveying the immensity of space and time distortion.

Note also the meaningful wording that surrounds the caseback, destined for a faraway lifeform on the other side of space: “Let’s work together to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos and unlock the secrets of the universe. To whoever finds this message, know that we are seekers of knowledge and explorers of the unknown.”

A Tourbillon Transformed

The manufacture’s calibre RD515 features the revered tourbillon, a mechanism that highlights the horological expertise of Roger Dubuis. Signature details, such as a flying tourbillon positioned at 7 o'clock are seen in this movement. 

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Yet, to make Dr. Woo's wondrous vision a reality, Roger Dubuis’ watchmakers have slightly transformed its cage: while the lower cage remains in lightweight titanium, the upper bridge has been reduced to its most minimalistic shape (with just 3 arms) in order to welcome a spiral inspired by the Tourbillon Galaxy. This décor is specifically created in stainless steel, as it’s the best material for the complex shape, and also allows Roger Dubuis to perform its signature mirror polish to give the piece a gleaming finish.

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Along with the 72 hours of power reserve, the calibre RD515 is certified by the Poinçon de Genève that evaluates not only the provenance and reliability, but also the quality of craftsmanship. Each one of the 193 components of the movement has been hand-decorated using 16 different types of remarkable finishing.

The Cosmos in Motion

At 1 o’clock, the complexities of space are expressed once more. The circular barrel cover has been given a matte-black background, with additional transfers in pink gold representing the planets, rings, and nebulae within a distant galaxy.

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This striking pattern moves at the same rate as the barrel, evolving throughout the day to reveal the galaxy from different angles. This also occurs at a faster rate when winding the watch via the crown.

Bi-colour Materials and Mysteries

To frame all of the inspirational details within this Excalibur timepiece, Roger Dubuis has used the rare bi-colour combination of 18K pink gold and titanium. These materials are featured in the 42mm case, as well as the bracelet with its Quick Release System, offering the benefits of prestige, resilience, and light weight.

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And to leave his final mark, Dr. Woo’s mysterious design language is laser-engraved around the bezel and the middle links of the bracelet. These symbols are open to interpretation, deepening the connection between the wearer and the artist.

Rarity on the Wrist

The Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III is a special example of what Roger Dubuis brings to the world of horology today. Not only a dynamic execution of high watchmaking, but also a theatrical delivery of storytelling and art.

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With this timepiece, limited to just 28 pieces, transformed tourbillon mechanics are combined with the playful creativity of Dr. Woo – showing exactly what happens when two worlds of expressivity meet. 

#NoRulesOurGame  

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR 

Model:  EXALIBUR Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III 42 mm

Edition limited to 28 pieces
Boutique exclusive
Poinçon de Genève certified

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 Reference: RDDBEX1125

 SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHTS

•     The epitome chapter of our collaboration with the great graphic artist, Dr Woo, exploring new horizons around a black hole that sucks us into the unknown.
•     A new two-tone housing with a titanium and pink gold case and bracelet

MOVEMENT
    Calibr  RD515
    Complication: Skeleton, Flying Monotourbillon with a specific vortex like cage
    Movement energy: Manual-winding
    Finishes:The Manufacture skillfully crafts 16 distinct finishes in-house on this RD512, including those tailored for the Poinçon de Genève certification. These finishes are meticulously applied to every surface of every single component of every calibre, creating a captivating interplay of matte and polished surfaces. This meticulous process enhances the play of light, that has become the hallmark of Geneva Haute Horlogerie.
    Frequency: 3 Hz / 21’600 Vibrations per Hour
    Power reserve: 72 Hours
    Diameter lines: 16
    Thickness: 6.9 Millimeters
    Number of pieces: 194
    Number of rubis: 19
CASE
    Titanium case with open case back Sapphire crystal
    Pink Gold 750/1000 bezel and case back
    Diameter: 42 Millimeters
    Thcikness: 12.62 Millimeters
    Water Resistance: 10 BAR (100m)
DIAL
    Rhodium plated double surface flange, satin-brushed, with transferred texts, polished and
    Pink gold-plated hour markers with black SLN in the center
    Metallized sapphire glass in pink gold
    Decorative 3D black hole and specific solar system like barrel cover
HAND
    Triple surface hands in White gold 750/1000 with satin brushed finish on the tilted surfaces and shotblasted finish on the flat surface, Black SLN tips.
QRS BRACELET
    Interchangeable, Titanium and Pink Gold 750/1000 bracelet with a triple folding buckle

 

 🔴 Price :  CHF 166,000 / EUR 186,000 (excl VAT) 💰

🔰 limited edition of 28 pieces - ❱❱❱ Boutique Exclusive

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Tel: +41(0)22 783 28 44
Email: france.garlot@rogerdubuis.com
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