Roger Dubuis further speeds up its ‘Dare to be Rare’ concept with the launch of an Excalibur Spider model inspired by performance-oriented industries and supercar supremacy. Pursuing its bold approach to watchmaking in terms of ‘progressive complications and disruptive materials,’ Roger Dubuis offers this new expression of its Excalibur Spider combining the signature features of its skeleton timepieces with the...

Roger Dubuis takes innovation to the next level with the revolutionary introduction of carbon to its iconic Excalibur Spider concept with the Excalibur Spider Carbon Automatic Skeleton.  Perpetually on the lookout for original technical developments and unusual aesthetic options, Roger Dubuis has acquired an international reputation as an avant-garde maison, a ‘serial innovator’ with a dynamic research-driven approach to watchmaking....

Roger Dubuis ‘releases the beast’ with the world premiere of the Excalibur Spider Carbon. This striking black and red model features a Spider-type skeletonized case with a DLC-treated crown, caseback and “container,” all made from titanium. The light yet sturdy material is teamed here with multi-layered carbon for the case, as well as vulcanized rubber on the container and red...

When it comes to progressive complications, the hand-wound 590-part RD101 Quatuor movement – beating at a frequency of 4x4 Hz (115,200 vph) with its four sprung balances and five differentials – is as progressive as they get… Not to mention outstandingly fast and effi­cient, since it achieves instantaneously what the tourbillon takes a full minute to accomplish – namely compensating...

This year sees the big unveil of a spectacular new luxury alliance between two partners who have long since grasped the fact that exclusive service leaves a lasting imprint on hearts and minds – as well as on racing tracks and connoisseurs’ wrists. Pirelli is a pioneer in technical and industrial innovations and is the sole supplier of premium tires...

By Mike Thompson Roger Dubuis enhances its Poinçon de Genève appeal with skeleton movements featuring bold colors and unconventional materials, including a cutting-edge carbon case. Traditional Swiss watch manufacturers embellish their skeletonized models with intricate flowers, delicate patterns and lacy engraved flourishes. Most also start with existing movements and then cut away excess metal to create their skeleton version of...