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Design and technical updates define the latest iteration of this classic model from the Excalibur line
Within the realm of haute horlogerie, Roger Dubuis has long stood apart with its irreverent attitude towards watchmaking. Take skeletonisation, for instance. In lieu of sinuous bridges and mainplates, the manufacture favours openworked watches with bold architectural forms anchored by its signature star motif. The same goes for other aspects of both design and technical execution, from developing complex, multifaceted cases to using four balances to keep time in a single watch. The result is a brand with a wholly unique identity, and watches that are instantly recognisable from across the room. This is perhaps best seen in Roger Dubuis’ new Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon. Visually, the new timepiece’s design language is stronger than ever thanks to its strong two-line motif, which can be seen on the crown, flange, bezel, bridges, and hands. This well-loved classic has also been updated with tweaks to both its case and movement to reflect the brand’s latest vision for it.
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For a start, the Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon’s case has been thinned down, with the sleeker look also achieved via subtle changes to its surfaces and edges. As an extension to this, a new strap system has also been developed, with five different sizes offered for every option to suit different wrists—complete with a quick change mechanism, of course. Together, these features don’t just provide comfort, but also allows each wearer to achieve a perfect fit with the strap buckle perfectly centred on the wrist.
