In an industry dominated by centuries-old interest of the brand’s founder at the young players, Roger Dubuis’s finesse has put it age of 15, after which he mastered his craft on a fast-track to stardom. Its interplay before founding the brand with Carlos Dias in between avant-garde aesthetics and high 1995. Eight years after his passing, the brand complications are all indicative of its founder’s continues to perpetuate his watchmaking own image of the ideal timepiece. A skilled legacy this time in the form of a fiery Excalibur artisan himself, Haute Horlogerie piqued the Spider Flyback Chronograph.
The Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is the culmination of Roger Dubuis’s watchmaking legacy
For the first time, the iconic Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is encased in lustrous gold. From the gear-like case to its movement’s accents, the 18-carat pink gold enhances the intricacy of the novelty and intensifies every turn each gear makes. Just beyond the sapphire crystal, a non-linear tachymeter scale distinct to the Roger Dubuis brand cushions the golden ring from the skeletonised dial. Aside from its looks, this stunning watch bears all the markings of a powerful Poinçon de Genève-certified novelty.
A glimpse into the skeletonised dial reveals the perfectly orchestrated calibre RD780, a movement that first debuted a mere two years ago. Comprising of a total of 333 components, the RD780 has been artistically constructed to embody the high horology Roger Dubuis prides itself in. Its power reserve of 72 hours, excellent performance, and peculiar design catapults the movement onto the top of collectors’ watch list. Now that it has taken on a new façade, the RD780 is on its way to delivering high-speed time-telling for the lucky few who manage to get their hands on this audacious offering.
The column wheel takes centre stage at 6 o_clock and serves as the main control of the watch
The new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is limited to 88 pieces, a number that connoisseurs may remember as the late founder’s lucky number. On the right side of the dial, the 120° Rotating Minute Counter (RMC) exemplifies the watchmaker’s unique way of capturing time. This counter showcases a patent-pending display that bears the digits 0, 1, and 2. As its tripartite hands rotates, it moves gracefully past the 0–9 digits on the right, with oversized red numerals ensuring easy readability. Once the chronograph is activated, the RMC puts on a dynamic and engaging visual performance.
Unwilling to fill void spaces with subpar components, Roger Dubuis engineers a superlative column wheel that serves as the main control of the watch. Placed at the 6 o’clock mark, the aesthetically pleasing column wheel ensures the high response rate of the pushers and chronograph. This, of course, has been made possible by the new timepiece’s flyback function. No need to fret whilst resetting the chronograph for a patent-pending Second Braking System (SBS) has also been built-in to stabilise the chronograph seconds hand.
The watch name is highlighted on the model’s case back
True to its word, the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is indeed an avant-garde masterpiece that delivers great performance while still prioritising user-friendliness. In addition to its marvellous movement, its black rubber strap is even clad with a convenient Quick Release System. Similar to its front, the back of the watch has also been skeletonised to provide a clear view of the movement.
For generations to come, time will continue to favour the lucky wielders of the new Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. As they capture time to their liking, Roger Dubuis will continue to reinterpret high horology and to inspire fellow watchmakers alike. Thus far, not only has the watchmaker done so through the Excalibur Spider collection, but also through other equally compelling creations such as the Hommage, Sympathie, and Knights of the Table collections, among others.
