Instead of hollowing out existing movements, the Manufacture specifically creates its skeleton movements for this purpose, an approach that enables it to offer skeleton movements crafted in a modern fashion and which are both lighter and bolder. Roger Dubuis has contributed to the current enthusiasm for skeleton or openworked movements by applying entirely original principles to their design. Keen to consistently push the limits of contemporary Haute Horlogerie, Roger Dubuis has also developed a flying tourbillon with differential (RD01).Īmong its vast range of tourbillon movements, the Manufacture also offers a self-winding flying tourbillon calibre with a micro-rotor that is visible on the dial side (RD520) and a flying tourbillon with an instantaneous large date (RD540). Witness the latest model powered by the RD580 flying tourbillon movement combined with a single-pusher chronograph featuring a platinum micro-rotor visible on the dial side. The Manufacture Roger Dubuis is a tourbillon specialist that produces only flying tourbillons, the most sophisticated and fascinating version of this major complication. And all this without any need for adjustment until the year 2100, regardless of the number of days in the month. Take the example of the RD821J calibre, a latest generation self-winding mechanical movement serving to display the day of the week and the month in two side-by-side apertures, along with the date, the moon phase and the leap year. Roger Dubuis' various interpretations of the calendar are as creative as they are functional. It is one of the rare automatic minute repeaters to feature a double micro-rotor in platinum, and it is the only one to be stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva. The RD08 calibre uses a double micro-rotor with both a minute repeater and a flying tourbillon. The RD0829 calibre boasts much more than a minute repeater: it incorporates a flying tourbillon and an instantaneous perpetual calendar with in-line apertures and dual time zones. The results have, thus far, been extraordinary. This exceptionally sophisticated complication is approached audaciously, always paired with other highly complex complications because greatness should be built upon. From there, our designers allow their imaginations to take flight, mechanically and artistically. The legendary result: every movement is crafted with a specific watch casing in mind to ensure absolute integration of purpose, aesthetics, and spirit. The requirements of the Hallmark are integrated into the early design stages of each movement to ensure absolute quality and prestige. That's what you're paying for – Swiss gentlemen and ladies to take their sweet time beveling the bridges on those carriages.They are among the most-decorated movements in the world, manifested by the revered Hallmark of Geneva. You can't find a single snubbed part on this watch. Every single jewel and screw hole is decouvertured. That's not just skeletonizing – those star shaped bridges (Dubuis' calling card) are perlaged and chamfered to perfection. Roger Dubuis has always played at this level, and this latest offering is no exception. Those are just some out of a couple dozen regulations on the finish and performance that a caliber is required to have in order to obtain the seal of approval. It means that your caliber doesn't employ wire springs, and that your escape wheel can't be more than 0.16 mm thick. What does that mean? It means the shanks and pivot leaves of your wheel assemblies must be sparkling. You don't have to take our word of it, because like so many other pieces, the new Excalibur Spider Double Flying Tourbillon is certified under the Poinçon de Genève (Geneva seal). But, that's selling them short, because Roger Dubuis plays the game by the rules. Doubling up has always been Roger Dubui's strong suit ( i n fact, sometimes the watchmaker even quadruples up on balance s). What's better than a watch with a flying tourbillon? A watch with two flying tourbillons.
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