It is an event that never fails to excite the annual Watches and Wonders fair held in Geneva and with 54 brands revealing their watch releases for the year ahead, there is plenty to see..
As one would expect Swiss haute horologist Roger Dubuis wowed enthusiasts and collectors alike with not one but three extraordinary timepieces: The Orbis In Machina, The Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon, and The Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon.
Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillion
This ergonomic watch is a flawless example of ‘less being more’ and the purest possible example of the brands skeletonized approach to watchmaking. By embracing the power of materials, the Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon also delivers the ultimate wearing experience, where comfort, lightness, and strength are combined. Crafted from Grade 5 Titanium is almost twice lighter than stainless steel and delivers high corrosion-resistance along with anti-magnetic properties.
The Calibre RD512SQ, features the signature Monotourbillon placement at 7 o’clock a details that set Roger Dubuis apart.
Limited to just 28 pieces, this simple yet elegant watch is a statment of strength and sophistication
Orbis In Machina
Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina, harmonizes tradition with modern engineering to embody the brand’s commitment to innovation. From the front, it tells a story of bold and modern engineering, while from the back, the art of tradition is revealed.
Symbolising the unique expressivity of Hyper Horology™, the front of this timepiece is adorned in concentric circles in contrasting pink gold and grey – each set at different heights for a multi-levelled décor that reveals the skeleton calibre beneath. The unconventional flying hands also required an ingenious new patent-pending system for setting the time. In contrast to the front of the watch, the sapphire crystal caseback is a window into tradition, where the excellence of Geneva fine watchmaking is on display. The elaborate artistry features sliced bridges and rounder lines, along with 19 specific hand-finishing techniques
For this fusion of movement and mechanical innovation, “Orbis” is a tribute to the revolving nature of the tourbillon and the circular lines of the watch’s display. “Machina” highlights the calibre itself, and specifically the rare yet brilliant central flying tourbillon. A name and concept that is sensationally brought to life through the design. Limited to 88 editions, the Orbis in Machina epitomizes Roger Dubuis’ blend of tradition and modernity.
Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillion
A fusion of vibrant aesthetics and mechanical brilliance inspired by the radiant illumination of dawn. This energizing creation has found inspiration in the intense illumination of a sunrise. Embellished with a vivid gradient of 108 gemstones, with 72 on the bezel, 27 on the astral signature, and 9 on the flange a spectacular effect is achieved, allowing the wearer to stand out in full luminosity showing how vibrant aesthetics can be equally matched by the spark of the brands iconic double tourbillon mechanics. Built with 319 components and two flying tourbillons that are linked by a differential providing 72 hours of power reserve and encased in 18K pink gold, this masterpiece which is limited to just eight pieces looks set to become a coveted treasure for any discerning collectors
