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ROGER DUBUIS
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Huracán with CCF-white case
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ROGER DUBUIS UNVEILS THE NEW EXCALIBUR SPIDER HURACÁN IN A STUNNING WHITE HIGHTECHNOLOGY MATERIAL
When it comes to innovation, Roger Dubuis is one manufacture to beat. The hyper horologist presents a new edition of its renowned Excalibur Spider Huracán, one that is set apart thanks to its case made of white ceramic composite fibre (CCF), a material used in ground-breaking industries, including aerospace. Leave it to Roger Dubuis to take a material used in the creation of space rockets and make it all its own.
After months of research and development, the manufacture managed to successfully develop its own CCF material. By combining resin with resistant ceramic fibres, it produced an entirely new and exceptionally light material, one that is 20% lighter than carbon and wonderfully imbued with a resplendent white-marble effect. Showcased in the brand’s novel timepiece, CCF was used to fashion the model’s white case and serves as embellishment within the watch movement itself.
A veritable feat of innovation and a symbol of Roger Dubuis’ technical prowess, the Excalibur
Roger Dubuis presents a new frosty white timepiece By Maria Zarah Gregorio Viado
A peek at the inner workings of the watch The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Huracán boasts exceptional luminescence
The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Huracán is for adrenaline-chasers who love refined aesthetics
Spider Huracán is the latest creation to emerge from the radical and adrenaline-fuelled partnership of Roger Dubuis x Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Combining the best attributes of both marques – the horological excellence of Roger Dubuis and the unique DNA of Lamborghini – the CCF-white Excalibur Spider Huracán roars to life with its raging mechanics and super sleek aesthetics.
Built like an engine, the new watch boasts a 45 mm diameter and is powered by an automatic RD630 calibre, with a 60-hour power reserve. Taking cues from the Lamborghini Huracán, the latest Excalibur Spider Huracán emulates the supercar’s signature racing design codes. The honeycomb motif on the car’s hexagonal dashboard is reflected in the shape of the powerful calibre. Other details contribute to the watch’s appeal, including twin barrels and a 12° tilted balance wheel that represent the movement signature associated with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. From the back, visible through the semi-skeletonised movement, is the 360° oscillating rim weight that imitates the like-for-like speed effect of a Huracán wheel rim, while also adopting its design. A crown inspired by the supercar’s racing nuts is paired with an upper calibre strut-bar design bridge reminiscent of those found on the Lamborghini Huracán V10 engine itself.
Apart from its exceptional inner workings, the timepiece is also fortified with unparalleled luminescence. As Roger Dubuis is obsessed with light, the brand ensured that the new Excalibur Spider Huracán glows remarkably thanks to the Super-Luminova™-filled upper flange and hands. However, the manufacture did not stop there as it also applied Super-Luminova™ to the watch’s tilted surfaces. Using an innovative process premiered last year, the luminescent material is deposited on the strut-bars. Furthermore, a vulcanization process known as SuperBiwiNova® melts Super-Luminova™ directly inside of the watches’ white rubber inlay strap to create a show-stopping finish.
Equipped with a Quick Release System, which allows for versatility and an undeniable hint of playfulness, the watch strap can be easily changed according to one’s mood. Available in a limited edition of 88 pieces, the CCF-white Excalibur Spider Huracán is not for ordinary folks; it’s for people who dare, adrenalinechasers who only play by their own rules.
