In 2019, Roger Dubuis once again challenged the limits of watchmaking, exquisitely using bold materials such as carbon fiber to express creativity. The brand draws inspiration from other professional fields such as technology and art and has developed a series of new timepieces that are extremely technically and aesthetically connoisseurs. Those who love avant-garde watchmaking will lead the eagerly awaited new innovation by Roger Dubuis R & D department-the extremely lightweight Excalibur Spider Carbon3 super watch.
The watch has a diameter of 45 millimeters, is equipped with hour, minute and flying tourbillons, a carbon fiber skeleton dial, a RD509SQ manual winding movement, a power reserve of 90 hours, the Geneva mark, a sapphire crystal glass and case back, water resistance to 50 meters, rubber Strap, limited to 25 pieces, sold exclusively in stores.
For the first time, Roger Dubuis has constructed a timepiece entirely made from carbon fiber. The Excalibur Spider Carbon3 watch is mainly made of multi-layer carbon fiber from the case, the bracelet to the movement; it cleverly overcomes many restrictions on the material’s extremely thin size, this Excalibur Spider Carbon3 carbon fiber super mechanical timepiece has an unbelievable weight of 81 grams, making it amazing and comfortable.
The skeletonized flying tourbillon at seven o’clock uses a Celtic cross frame with a second hand display.
This seemingly contradictory contrast effect has always been a precious feature of Roger Dubuis’s complex movement. It is exposed to the Excalibur Spider Carbon3 wristwatch through a skeleton flying tourbillon with a highly complex function. The Roger Dubuis Exquisite craftsmanship on fine watchmaking is evident. In addition, the extremely important upper frame of this exquisite flying tourbillon is also made of carbon fiber, making the brand’s unique professional skills reach the peak again.
Roger Dubuis never misses any details. The Geneva-certified Excalibur Spider Carbon3 super watch has a special RubberTech rubber strap and crown. Under the extreme lightness and excellent comfort, at this time, a solid and bold and shocking body was launched. The limited edition of 28 pieces is only available for sale exclusively at Roger Dubuis stores.
As the leader of complex watches, Roger Dubuis Excalibur series has always maintained a leading position in the design of hollow watches. In addition, the new cooperation with Roger Dubuis and Pirelli tires will inject new vitality into the development of the brand in this year.
The cooperation between two of the different professional fields will be stirring. And the result is a superb creation that is inevitably eagerly anticipated – Excalibur Spider Pirelli – Automatic skeleton watch.
The Excalibur collection is the perfect vehicle for the “Astral Skeleton” creation principle that is known as the star-shaped skeleton movement. Now paired with the iconic Spider hollow concept, the skeleton technique is extended beyond the movement and displayed on the main external elements of the watch.
The 45 mm diameter hollow case with black DLC coating is complemented by a distinctive decoration: the red rubber-coated disc edge is printed with a white transfer minute ring and Roger Dubuis. Screws covered with SLN luminous coating are separated by 5 divisions. And the black DLC coated hollow hour and minute hands coated with SLN luminous coating make the reading time simple and clear.
Equipped with the Roger Dubu RD820SQ hollow movement, the watch is fully refined in accordance with the Geneva Seal Standard.
The large crown is wrapped with a special grain of rubber, which is easy to operate and adjust time. A rubber strap made from Pirelli tyre that have won in the “Run to Monaco” super-running rally. The surface of the strap is decorated with a unique tread pattern, a red crimp line, and a black DLC coated titanium alloy pin buckle.
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One-piece hollow technology leaves consumers a deep impression. Using carbon fiber carbon-fiber (CF) as a high-tech material, the watch not only scratches and prevents bumps, but also reduces the weight of the watch. The RD820SQ self-winding movement with the interstellar hollow design has a strong visual impact.
CF is a new type of fiber material with high strength and high modulus fiber with carbon content above 95%. It is a microcrystalline graphite material obtained by processing organic fibers. Carbon fiber is lighter than metal aluminum, but its strength is higher than that of steel. And it has corrosion resistance and high modulus. So it is an important material in defense military and civilian use.
In addition to the hollow process of the movement, Roger Dubuis created a hollow case, rim of dial and hands in the Excalibur Spider collection giving a multi-level look and a unique 3D visual effect to watch.
Unlike traditional hollow watches, the interstellar hollow of Roger Dubuis is a modern way to make watches. The movement is designed to expose as many active components as possible while still retaining unique aesthetic elements. The hollow hour or minute hands are covered by a luminous coating with bright red edges offering a simple and clear reading. The right half is the iconic five-pointed star hollow splint of the interstellar skeleton, and the upper left is the skeleton eccentric swing.
Engraved with the logo of brand, the crown is also made of carbon fiber. The unique three-stroke lugs and triangular pit bezel (the unique texture of the carbon fiber material on the side of the case) of brand add strength and mechanical beauty to watch. Black rubber strap with black folding buckle is comfortable and safe to wear.
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The white paint on the bezel is a matte finish. And it is harmonious with the black DLC coated case. Without the feeling of contrasting color, it looks very comfortable. The lugs have the same black DLC coated titanium alloy. After the treatment, the lugs present a unique sense of technology. And the strap is connected with case by the bolt that is more firm and flexible.
With the 45mm diameter case, the watch has enough space to store the complex movement. So through the hollow case back, people can appreciate the function in a quite comfortable way.
The interstellar hollow movement reveals as many active components as possible. There are two different parts forming the movement: the right half is the iconic five-pointed star hollow splint of the interstellar hollow, and the upper left is the hollow eccentric swing.
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