Roger Dubuis brings a new masterpiece into the world of watchmaking as it unveils the Excalibur Monobalancier (MB) Titanium, a remarkable blend of material mastery, expressive design, and horological expertise. Crafted from titanium Grade 5, the hyper-modern timepiece is a strikingly light variation of the iconic original Excalibur MB, boasting peak levels of comfort, aesthetics, and performance. On a journey towards excellence, the Maison continues to play with its own codes, and now invites you to discover the freeing power of lightness.
Mastered for modern living
Showcasing its game-reinventing approach, Roger Dubuis crafts its iconic Excalibur MB anew from titanium. 33% lighter than stainless steel and legendary for its strength-to-weight ratio, the space-age metal boasts many innate benefits: from its naturally soft and hypoallergenic nature, to its high anti-corrosion and anti-magnetic properties. Skin-friendly, comfortable, and durable, titanium is the finest choice for connoisseurs searching for a timepiece fit for modern living.
Roger Dubuis’ watchmakers continue to perfect the art of technical material mastery, crafting the bezel and the case in the Maison’s complex and expressive signature shape despite the challenges brought by working with a soft metal like titanium Grade 5. To ensure that the timepiece is just as expressive at night as during the day, SuperLuminova® is applied on the hour markers, the tips of the hands, and the logos.
To achieve a fully metallic look, the timepiece’s bracelet is also crafted with titanium. Utilising expertly shortened links, this subtle articulation rework has a big impact, with better adhesion to the wrist. An evolution that entirely enhances the way the bracelet rests and moves when worn would not be complete without the signature quick release system, ensuring both comfort and versatility for the owner wherever they choose to wear it.
Modern and edgy, the Excalibur MB Titanium is adorned with a premium matte metallic sheen that is complemented by shiny polished bevels on the bracelet. Creating this crisp contrast showcases the continued technical prowess of the watchmakers, overcoming the challenges coming from titanium. Attention to detail is pushed further still with the case’s central lug featured on the bracelet links demonstrating even more harmonious aesthetics. Hallmarked with the Poinçon de Genève, each element of the timepiece is meticulously hand-finished with the utmost care. Exceptionally light and comfortable, it perfectly adapts to the most demanding lifestyles. Living your most epic life every single day has never been easier.
Powered by iconic performance
To exceed expectations in fine watchmaking, the movement of a timepiece must match its aesthetics. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur MB Titanium offers the perfect balance of both. Powered by the automatic RD720SQ, it features a calibre already well-known for its breathtaking performance. The micro-rotor is designed to minimise vibrations, while the remarkable inertia of its balance wheel maximises stability and reduces its sensitivity to shocks. Finally, the advanced mechanics of the diamond-coated silicon escapement wheel paired with diamond-coated silicon pallet-stones ensure an impressive 72 hours of power reserve, bringing even more practicality and comfort to the wearer.
Not forgetting the design of the calibre itself, Roger Dubuis chose to turn its attention to the micro-rotor. Over the past ten years, the Maison’s focus on miniaturisation led to such elevated technical mastery that the watchmakers were able to take on a new challenge developing and playing with its aesthetics. Completely skeletonized, this traditionally highly functional element is now an integral part of the design of the timepiece, enhancing the architecture of the calibre, enriching visual perception and bringing further lightness too.
The Excalibur MB Titanium is a modern interpretation of an icon: visually powerful yet remarkably light. It plays with the Maison’s codes in the most distinctive way, and reaffirms its commitment to crafting the future of fine watchmaking by creating a fully titanium piece granted Poinçon de Genève certification, despite the challenges of working with this material. Bringing the power of lightness and the luxury of comfort to those who live fast every day, it reaffirms Roger Dubuis as the most thrilling way to experience Hyper Horology™, now and always.
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Titanium Technical Specifications
Ref. RDDBEX0956
The skeleton calibres manufactured by Roger Dubuis in Geneva are the essence of the expressive singularity of the Excalibur collection. Complying with one of the most respected certifications of Haute Horlogerie, the Poinçon de Genève, the Excalibur watches are designed like contemporary works of art. Every single component being finished by hand, the watches are symbols of passion. The work of hyper-skilled craftsmen is at the forefront of each watch with a direct view on the creative mechanics making these pieces more alive than ever.
The new development of the Excalibur collection, a calibre with improved performances: increased power reserve up to 72 hours thanks to a new geartrain toothing and escapement optimization through its geometry. Improved durability thanks to new lube, and increased precision thanks to 4hz frequency. Roger Dubuis unveils for the first time a full titanium version of its monobalancier.
Movement
- RD720SQ
- MOVEMENT ENERGY: Automatic, self-winding
- COMPLICATION: Monobalancier
- CALIBER: A calibre with improved performances: increased power reserve up to 72 hours thanks
to a new geartrain toothing and escapement optimization through its geometry. Improved durability
thanks to new lube, and increased precision thanks to 4Hz frequency. - FINISHING: Shot-blasted and trued-up main plate and bridges with NAC
- FUNCTIONS: Hours, minutes
- FREQUENCY: 4 Hz / 28’800 Vibrations per Hour
- POWER RESERVE: 72 Hours
- DIAMETER LINES: 16 3/4
- THICKNESS: 5.95 Millimeters
- NUMBER OF PIECES: 178
- NUMBER OF RUBIS: 32
Case
- Titanium case with sapphire crystal and anti-reflective coating
Titanium bezel
Titanium crown
Titanium open case back with sapphire crystal and anti-reflective coating - DIAMETER: 42 Millimeters
- WATER RESISTANCE: 10 BAR (100m)
Dial
- Grey double surface flange with transferred texts and minute track, polished and grey hour markers with SLN in the center
Hands
- Triple surface hands in white gold 750/1000 with satin brushed finish on the tilted surfaces – shot-blasted finish on the flat grey surface, SLN tips
Strab & Buckle
- Triple surface hands in white gold 750/1000 with satin brushed finish on the tilted surfaces – shot-blasted finish on the flat grey surface, SLN tips
- Titanium triple folding buckle interchangeable with Quick Release System QRS
The rush of adrenalin, a pounding heart, the sure and certain knowledge that something is about to happen: ENTER THE FUTURE OF HYPER HOROLOGY™. Impertinent, excessive and slightly mad, this is Roger Dubuis. Solidly sustained by an integrated Manufacture, an innovative spirit, and a flagrant disregard for convention, this is what Roger Dubuis is all about! Laugh, scream, roar, and above all, create… for an exclusive tribe that believes in the philosophy of living larger than life at every turn. Inspired by other cutting-edge industries and out-of-the-box designs to prove, time and time again, that Roger Dubuis is unquestionably the most exciting way to experience Hyper Horology™.
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