ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph

 

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph Black Titanium/Carbon 42 Exclusive Boutique 2023

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Speed is Our Game
New Super-Charged Chronograph is Unveiled

Trailblazing mechanics. Hyper-tech materials. An unrelenting drive toward maximum performance. Roger Dubuis is a watchmaker in the fast lane of expressive design, embracing the values of supreme motorsport to inspire its creations.

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Now, it’s time to increase the speed. Introducing the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. Influenced by the cutting-edge technology of supercar engineering, this ultra-inventive timepiece, with two pending patents, is fuelled by a new flyback chronograph calibre, featuring the seamless fusion of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Welcome to Hyper Horology™ in overdrive.

New Super-Charged Chronograph is Unveiled

Trailblazing mechanics. Hyper-tech materials. An unrelenting drive toward maximum performance. Roger Dubuis is a watchmaker in the fast lane of expressive design, embracing the values of supreme motorsport to inspire its creations.

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Now, it’s time to increase the speed. Introducing the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. Influenced by the cutting-edge technology of supercar engineering, this ultra-inventive timepiece, with two pending patents, is fuelled by a new flyback chronograph calibre, featuring the seamless fusion of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.

Leading the Line

Roger Dubuis has a deep and authentic connection to the chronograph- with a heritage that stretches back to its earliest years and its very first watch. Following the Monovortex™ Split-Seconds Chronograph, which introduced the future of the Roger Dubuis chronograph at Watches and Wonders earlier this year, the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph signals the long-awaited comeback of this complication to the Maison’s collections. It encapsulates that history of know-how, while making a rapid step forward, identified by the advanced development of some of the most complex techniques.

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The Maison’s obsession with motorsport has also energised the chronograph return. Since picking up the keys to this high-octane sport in 2017, Roger Dubuis has unleashed a torrent of creativity and audacious timepiece design, borrowing elements of supercar design to elevate its watchmaking. That passion has been backed by collaborations with some of the industry’s leading names, including a partnership with the Goodwood Festival of Speed – at which the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph will make its début this year.

 The RD780 Calibre Revealed

If chronograph construction were a sport, the new RD780 would be in pole position. As always, Roger Dubuis has not been afraid of a challenge. As a Flyback, this chronograph is already at a more sophisticated standard of savoir-faire, enabling the instantaneous restarting of the timer function while the chronograph is running.

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This is only the start of the speed-inspired design. Rather than taking a rationalized, modular approach, the Maison has fully integrated the chronograph complication into the movement, building it from scratch and placing it at the heart of its surroundings. This highly technical approach means that the entire calibre has been designed to both tell the time and measure time. While this takes many more months to complete and is far more demanding in the context of a skeletonized calibre, it has bestowed more creativity on the watchmakers, allowing them to play with the aesthetics and take every detail to the next level.

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The feature at 6 o’clock is another fine example of this spirit: the famous column wheel. For connoisseurs and collectors, this legendary and intricate component is the unmistakeable mark of technical value. Not only has Roger Dubuis precisely machined the complex geometry of the column wheel, but they have also found a way to make it visible from the front, giving it a prominent position in which to be admired when playing with the chronograph. From a functional perspective, this appreciated piece has the extra advantage of making the pushers much smoother to operate. A small yet noticeable detail when attempting to reach perfection.

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  Further proof of the calibre’s extraordinary craftsmanship is its vertical clutch. Compared to a horizontal design, the vertical clutch is known to be more precise when starting the chronograph, improving accuracy at the moment that matters. Viewed from the caseback, it also recalls the gear-system of supercar design, yet again making a valid connection to the world of motorsport. But Roger Dubuis has not stopped there. 

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The clutch is also equipped with an innovative Second Braking System (SBS), a component that drastically decreases flicker and brings extra stability to the chronograph seconds hand. Sharp. Reliable. Incredibly reactive. A patent-pending for Roger Dubuis’ version of the chronograph braking conception that will be clearly noticeable for wearers.

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Precision then combines with playful, as the movement reveals its unexpected 120° Rotating Minute Counter (RMC) at 3 o’clock - crafted with a radical isotoxal shape. Just like the Monovortex™ concept watch,  the minute counter includes a patent-pending tripartite hand that carries the 0, 1 and 2, accurately rotating past the 0-9 digits on the right. Activate the chronograph so you can watch the RMC move in time. Unconventional and joyful, yet so easy to read.

Performance For Modern Life

Reaching 72 hours of power reserve, this calibre then changes focus, facing up to the modern challenges of shock, gravity, and magnetism. Tilted at 12°, the balance wheel at 9 o’clock has raised its level of inertia to the same standard as a tourbillon. This ensures a strong resistance to everyday knocks, as well as the negative effects of gravity, which the Maison has long been obsessed with solving. Meanwhile, the diamond-coated silicon escapement wheel is paired with diamond-coated silicon pallet-stones, ensuring sublime anti-magnetic qualities.

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It is the successful completion of a calibre that delivers all the requirements of an haute horologie chronograph – and so much more. To reaffirm its remarkable engineering, the RD780 is backed by Poinçon de Genève certification, whereby each piece of the calibre must be decorated by hand to hide the fabrication process, making it one of the most demanding signatures of fine watchmaking.

Dynamic From Every Angle

The exterior of this 45 mm timepiece is no less impressive than its stunning calibre. Accelerating to yet another level, the case is crafted in lightweight carbon and  reveals a perfect combination of sharp lines and signature notches - and a symmetry that is typical of the Excalibur Spider collection. It’s a streamlined look that accentuates the nature of speed. Along with skeletonised pushers, the case is matched by a ceramic bezel – hyper resistant to scratches and less likely to tarnish over time. Together, the carbon and ceramic are a tribute to supercar construction, which often integrates the very same materials into sensitive and vital components such as brakes.

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Look again. Now, you’ll find yourself immersed in a multi-dimensional design, whereby Roger Dubuis has created a depth of different surface levels. From the floating tachymeter scale, to the lower date display, and raised seconds hand, these parallel surfaces are arranged in all possible angles and heights. It’s a dynamic and expressive build that discloses something new with every glance.

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Even from the back, there is more inspiration to take your breath away. The rotor has been shaped with five arms, like the rims of a supercar’s wheel, and accentuated with the signature sharp lines of Roger Dubuis. Further proof of affinity between motorsport and the Maison.

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Finally, we arrive around the wrist, where the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is presented on a black rubber strap,  which is notched for extra volume. On the inner layer, a distinctive pattern recalls screeching tyre marks, while the Quick Release System ensures the wearer can change the strap in seconds for more versatility.  

The Goodwood Unveiling

Buckle up and enjoy the rush, as the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph makes its adrenaline-fuelled debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023. Roger Dubuis is the Official Timing Partner of this world-famous celebration of car culture - and is proud to be unleashing its newest timepiece at this year’s epic meet from July 13th to July 16th.

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Housed at the Maison’s booth and at the Drivers’ Club, it’s a chance to step onto the track of Hyper Horology™ and see where the lines blur between fine watchmaking and supercar invention.

A thrilling experience from start to finish.

 

#NoRulesOurGame  

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: EXALIBUR 

Model:  EXALIBUR Spider Flyback Chronograph

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 Ref.  RDDBEX1046  DBEX1046

 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
C-SMC carbon case SBS – Second Brake System
Column wheel
Vertical coupling clutch
120° RMC – Rotating minute counter

MOVEMENT
Calibr  RD780
• MOVEMENT ENERGY: Automatic, self-winding
• COMPLICATION: Chronograph, Date
• CALIBER: An integrated chronograph with two patents: one linked to the second
hand of the chronograph and the other to the display of the minute counter.
The calibre also features a column wheel, a tilted balance with variable inertia and a vertical coupling clutch.
The chronograph has a flyback function.
• FINISHING: Circular grained and sandblasted main plate and bridges
• FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes and central seconds
• FREQUENCY: 4 Hz / 28'800 Vibrations per Hour
• POWER RESERVE: 72 Hours
• DIAMETER LINES: 16
• NUMBER OF RUBIS: 39
• NUMBER OF COMPONENTS: 333
 CASE
Size: 45mm
C-SMC carbon case SBS
Water Resistance: 10 bar (100 m)
DIAL
Black lower flange with transferred texts and minute tracks. Grey upper Flange with screw-like hour markers rhodium plated and filled with SLN.
    Main material: Titanium
STRAP
Black rubber strap with black rubber inlay - Interchangeable with Quick Release System - QRS
    Type: Rubber
    Color: Black
Clasp
Black DLC titanium cover with titanium blades, triple folding, interchangeable with Quick Release System - QRS
    Type: Titanium

 🔴 Price  MSRP:  $ 101,500 (excl VAT)   ❱❱❱ Boutique Exclusive

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PANERAI – Luminor Quaranta Luna Rossa 40 mm

OFFICINE PANERAI – Luminor Quaranta Bitempo Luna Rossa and Luminor Quaranta Steel DLC Luna Rossa Stainless Steel – 40 mm - 2023

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With the 37^th edition of the Americas Cup on the horizon, set to take place in autumn next year, the teams are well into their preparations. However, it’s not all gruelling sea races as team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli from Italy are celebrating their multi-year collaboration with Panerai with a fleet of new watches ahead of the big competition. This is the Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa 2023 collection for the Americas Cup.

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There are five timepieces in the collection including a time and date model, a GMT, a chronograph and a his & her pair of Luminor Dues. Since there’s a lot to discuss, let’s trim the sails and get under way.

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As part of the Luminor Quaranta sub-collection, this Luna Rossa model has a 40mm diameter case, putting it solidly in the small to mid-size end of the spectrum. It has the characteristic cushion shape that will be familiar to anyone who’s ever looked at a Panerai before with its circular bezel and the Luminor’s signature crown guard. As the name suggests, it’s made from steel with a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating that makes it super tough and gives it a black colouration.

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 The dial is relatively understated with a classy sunray finishing in a dark aquatic blue. It follows the navy and red colour scheme of the Luna Rossa by pairing that blue dial with a red small seconds hand at 9 o’clock, which is structurally mirrored at 3 by the date aperture. 

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It’s also a sandwich dial, which means there are two layers with the bottom layer coated in lume and the top layer featuring cut-out markers to reveal the lume below.  That’s how the recessed look of the indexes is achieved.

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Beneath the surface of the Luminor Quaranta Steel DLC Luna Rossa for 2023 is the P.900 calibre, which is one that we’ll see multiple times in this article. It’s an automatic piece with a 3-day power reserve, high frequency of 28,800 vph and Incabloc anti-shock device. It’s priced at £8,000, which makes it the median price of the five watches here.

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The Luna Rossa 2023 collection is the Luminor Quaranta BiTempo Luna Rossa. Once again, it’s a Quaranta, which means it’s got a 40mm cushion case in steel this. However, this time the grey colour of the steel is left visible with a combination of polished and brushed finishes. 

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The contrast between the bare steel and DLC version is interesting because the finishing on the exposed metal gives it a more luxurious appearance without giving up too much in terms of durability.

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Although, more important than the case in this instance is the dial, which is where the titular BiTempo complication is found. BiTempo roughly means ‘two time’ and in wristwatch terms that equates to a dual time zone function, evidenced by the presence of two hour hands on the central hand stack. 

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It’s a useful complication for regular travellers who need to keep track of the time in multiple places around the world. For sailors travelling the globe, its application is obvious.

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Powering this edition is the P.900/GMT calibre, a modified version  of the P.900 with that additional GMT module. GMT is another name for dual time zone functions except that GMT watches traditionally use a 24-hour scale for their secondary zone while the BiTempo uses a 12-hour system. 

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 Beyond that, it has the same specs as the standard P.900, including crucially the 3-day power reserve. That also means it only has a slightly higher price than the non-GMT version, at US 9,600 $.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Collection: Luminor

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 Model: PAM 01408  Luminor Quaranta Steel DLC Luna Rossa – 40mm

Movement 
Automatic mechanical, P.900 calibre, 
12 ½ lignes, 4.2 mm thick, 23 jewels, 28,800 alternations/hour.  
Incabloc® anti-shock device. One barrel. 171 components
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date.
Power Reserve: 3 days
Case
Diameter 40mm, B rushed Steel DLC,
Brushed Steel with DLC coating bezel,
Brushed Steel DLC caseback. 
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof: 10 bar (~100 meters) Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Super-LumiNova®, Incabloc®, Glucydur® and PEEK trademarks
Dial
Blue sun-brushed with luminous Arabic numerals and  hour markers. 
Date at 3 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock
Strap
Bi-material rubber/textile Luna Rossa dark blue,
STD, 22/20, BA. Trapezoidal brushed steel, 20mm,
PAM Click Release System buckle

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Luminor

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Model: PAM 01404  Luminor Quaranta Bitempo Luna Rossa – 40mm

MOVEMENT
Automatic mechanical, P.9010/GMT calibre,
Executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 6.0mm thick,
31 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 199 components
FUNCTIONS
Minutes, Hours, GMT12H, Small seconds, Calendar aperture
CASE
Brushed stainless Steel
Diameter 40 mm,
Polished stainless Steel bezel
Back: Screw, titanium with black coating.
See-through sapphire crystal and steel
Water-resistance: 10 bar (~ 100 metres)
DIAL
Blue sun-brushed with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers
Date at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock
STRAP
Bi-material rubber/textile Luna Rossa dark blue
Polyester, POLYURETHANE, Rubber, 22.0/20.0 Standard size
Buckle: Stainless Steel, 20mm, Luminor 40-42mm PAM Click Release System buckle
Trapezoidal Classic polished steel-titanium, 20mm

🔴 Price: US $ 9,600💰

 
*Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Glucydur® and KIF Parechoc® trademarks.
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