Hands-Up with Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Skeleton

This season at SIHH, Roger Dubuis introduced a completely new time-only Excalibur model, obtainable in three versions, and run by a brand new in-house movement. The Excalibur Automatic Skeleton shares the distinctive styling from the collection, namely the famous “star shape” skeletonized movement, but sans the tourbillon (or double tourbillon). And importantly, it's an automatic, not really a manual wind. This really is accomplished without impeding viewing movement components because of a micro-rotor (situated between 10 and 11 o’clock).

The Excalibur Automatic Skeleton in black DLC titanium (which we went hands-up with) may be the sportier model within the collection, having a matte black finished situation, bezel and crown. Its measurements are conservative at 42 mm by 11.44 mm, that whenever combined with lightweight from the titanium creates a really comfortable fit around the wrist (the tourbillon models are usually 45 mm or bigger across). Additionally to titanium, it will come in pink gold, or pink gold with diamonds within the bezel, when the understated appearance of the matte black titanium isn't your look.

A completely open-labored dial having a black flange with whitened moved minute track and white gold or platinum applied hour markers comprises the backdrop for that polished gold skeletonized, polished gold, dauphine-formed hour and minute hands.

To offer the transparent look, everything however the essential materials in the bridges and main plate happen to be cut-away. This gives a obvious view of all of the components. However, it ought to be noted the configuration from the components was performed in method in which enables you to definitely benefit from the depth from the movement - and also the superb finishes - without revealing a lot that you're made to stare through at the wrist.

A brand new motor, quality RD820SQ, features charcoal gray rhodium-plating around the manipulate and bridges, that are carried out with a circular grained pattern. The timepiece has Poin?on p Genève certification (Geneva seal), meaning it should be produced in Geneva, the movement must stick to rigorous finishing standards, and also the cased-up watch must show optimum chronometric performance. (Editor’s note: the model we examined has got the Geneva seal at 3 o’clock but is really a carnet piece and it has not been through final finishing and testing. It’s a pre-production watch.)

RD820SQ beats at 3Hz (21,600 vph), has 167 total parts, 35 jewels along with a 60-hour energy reserve. Water-resistance is 30 meters. The titanium model we examined is given a black, hands-sewn alligator strap, having a black DLC titanium adjustable folding clasp. The pink gold versions include a brown alligator strap and matching pink gold folding clasp. There's no limitation on production. The retail cost is $60,200.

Final Ideas

Excalibur Automatic Skeleton black titanium DLC Striking a great balance of aggressiveness and understated elegance, the Excalibur Automatic Skeleton black titanium DLC is perfect for individuals who choose the bold appearance of the Excalibur design. With no tourbillon or even the six-figure cost.