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ROGER DUBUIS INTRODUCES ITS FIRST TWO MASTERPIECES CRAFTED FROM BLACK CERAMIC

Roger Dubuis is continually breaking codes and conventions to create the most expressive pieces of haute horlogerie, thanks to a team of imaginative designers who push the boundaries in collaboration with amazing watchmakers to create nonconformist grand complications. Basically, a “no limit” approach to invention, technical prowess, demanding savoir-faire and artistic audacity has characterised the Manufacture since 1995. This year, Roger Dubuis pushes the terms of expressive horology even further with not one, but two amazing timepieces made of a material known for being exceptionally challenging to harness: ceramic. It is important to note that even though ceramic is already used throughout the world of watchmaking, the Manufacture’s ceramic timepieces stand out for an important reason, which is a refusal to compromise on its signature shape. Once again, Roger Dubuis breaks the rules for its latest releases.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Black Ceramic By Riga Ramadan

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Double Tourbillon Black Ceramic THIS YEAR, ROGER DUBUIS PUSHES THE TERMS OF EXPRESSIVE HOROLOGY EVEN FURTHER WITH NOT ONE, BUT TWO AMAZING TIMEPIECES MADE OF A MATERIAL KNOWN FOR BEING EXCEPTIONALLY CHALLENGING TO HARNESS: CERAMIC

Here’s the thing, ceramic cases are usually designed to fit the material. However, since making a striking technical and aesthetic statement is always a must for any Roger Dubuis timepiece, the Manufacture takes ceramic from its raw form to create the distinctive case, with the transformative grinding taking 10 times as long as any other of its pieces.

The result? Roger Dubuis’ radiant black ceramic is where hyper durability meets hyper expressivity, as it is solidly black inside and out, four times harder than stainless steel, as well as hyper-resistant to daily scratches and comes with an immutably bold black finish. To this end, the Manufacture showcases the results of its extreme craftsmanship with radiant ceramic editions of the Excalibur Double Tourbillon and Excalibur Monobalancier.

Special for the former, the latest variation of the Excalibur Double Tourbillon is powered by the RD 108 calibre and its two signature tourbillons, which are heightened by the Roger Dubuis star levitating freely above the barrel. As a feat of enhanced precision and technical prowess, both tourbillons are rebuilt with lighter materials and an enhanced differential to maximise the transmission of energy, which optimises the power reserve to 72 hours.

Housed within the aforementioned new radiant black ceramic case in a 45 mm diameter, the combination between the case and movement has clean-cut lines that create a strong visual identity and provide the impression of a slimmer look and feel. The decorations, which are hand-finished with precision and rewarded with the Poinçon de Geneve—one of the satin-brushed surfaces, and polished angles— all of which are certified by the prestigious Poinçon de Genève—reflect a contemporary approach.

Of course, what’s ticking beneath all of these visual elements is no less impressive. The timepiece is driven by the automatic RD 720SQ calibre, which boasts an impressive 72 hours of power reserve. As a final touch, an embossed black calf-leather strap with a patented Quick Release System guarantees ultimate versatility while matching the new distinctly black case perfectly.

Overall, Roger Dubuis has repeatedly lived up to its determination to master advanced hyper materials with groundbreaking technical developments. Both of these two masterpieces, however, mark a significant step in redefining the technological and creative limits in luxury watchmaking.

The RD 108 calibre powers the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Roger Dubuis Excalibur Monobalancier Black Ceramic

most exacting signatures in fine watchmaking—add to the dynamic style. Finally, limited to only 28 pieces, a black calf-leather strap complete with the versatile Quick Release System completes the spectacular aesthetic of this new all-black timepiece.

On the other hand, the 42 mm radiant black ceramic Excalibur Monobalancier, is designed with clean-cut lines, a fluted bezel, and sharp notches, while the signature star is reshaped to pretty much levitate freely above the barrel. Not only is this aesthetically pleasing, but it also supports the technical enhancements from the Manufacture’s visionary engineers and watchmakers.

As a contemporary reinterpretation of the recently introduced Excalibur Monobalancier at this year’s Watches & Wonders, we can see that the decorative details, which include highly contrasting decorations such as sandblasted,