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Watches and Wonders 2024: Roger Dubuis debuts three new high-end tourbillons

All three tourbillons feature the brand’s signature skeletonized movement
Known for creating horologically advanced novelties, Roger Dubuis, has once again added high-end tourbillons to its arsenal, presenting them at the Watches and Wonders 2024. All three timepieces - the Orbis in Machina, The Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon, and Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon, feature the brand’s signature skeletonized movement.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon

Limited to 28 pieces, the Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon is the second timepiece by the brand to be crafted in titanium. The skeleton dial features the Monotourbillon at 7 o’clock, which is traditionally located at 6 o’clock. Additionally, there are minute markers on the rehaut, a flying tourbillon case on the lower side and an upper bridge inspired by the Celtic Cross. 

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon

Powering the watch is the hand-decorated and in-house developed Calibre RD512SQ, boasting a 72-hours power reserve—the movement is adorned with the Poinçon de Genève hallmark, which certifies its origin and reliability. A metallic bracelet with the brand's three rows style finishes the watch. 

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon

Crafted in pink gold, the 45mm Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon is the bejewelled reference. The watch features a bezel decorated with red garnets, orange spessartite, and yellow sapphires stones, and a skeleton dial with gem-set Celtic Cross and nine hour markers—the timepiece entails a total of 108 gemstones. 


Roger Dubuis Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon

Further the dial is highlighted with a double flying monotourbillon at the lower part of the dial. This opulent timepiece is equipped with automatic calibre RD108, providing a power reserve of about 72 hours. It is an 8-piece limited edition. A premium calf leather strap completes the watch.

The price of the watch is Rs. 3,58,61,000 (approx.)

Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina
Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina

Named after the revolving nature of the tourbillon and the dial’s circular orbit, the Orbis in Machina, a 88-piece limited edition, features a central flying tourbillon that is part of the Calibre RD115, providing a 72-hour power reserve. Further on the dial of this 45mm 18K pink gold timepiece, there is a rehaut featuring the hour markers, and concentric 3D discs in grey for indicating the seconds and minutes. 

Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina

The timepiece is the brand’s first Central Tourbillon timepiece launched in the collection. The novelty is finished with a black leather strap.  

The price of the watch is Rs. 2,14,00,000 (approx.)

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