Roger Dubuis | Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Jumping Calendar

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Jumping Calendar

A Masterpiece Captivating with the Profound Movement of its Retrograde Calendar

By Yasuto Shibuya

This striking new model features a "Jumping Calendar" mechanism. The hand, starting from 1 on the left side of the dial, instantly jumps from the 15th to the 16th, relaying to the right side of the dial. It also jumps from the 31st to the 1st, relaying from right to left. Its heart, the new automatic RD14B movement, comprises 294 parts and, naturally, bears the Geneva Seal. Above all, the exquisite fusion of Excalibur's signature imposing style with the high-mechanics of the retrograde jumping calendar is truly remarkable.

Automatic, white gold case, 45mm diameter, transparent case back, with Geneva Seal, ¥4,137,000 (estimated retail price), limited to 88 pieces worldwide, release date TBD

BRAND HISTORY

Roger Dubuis is a premier manufacture watch brand representing Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1995 as SOGEM (Société Genevoise des Montres) by master watchmaker Roger Dubuis and Carlos Dias, a designer and passionate collector of vintage watches. The following year, they unveiled their first collections, "Sympathy" and "Hommage." This marked the beginning of their rise to prominence, characterized by unique, innovative designs and high-end watchmaking with collections like "Much More," "Follow Me," and "Too Much."

In 1999, the company name was changed to Manufacture Roger Dubuis, and in 2001, construction began on the first phase of a new factory in Meyrin, a suburb of Geneva. The second phase was completed in 2005, strengthening and solidifying their independence as a manufacture brand.

All mechanical movements are 100% developed and manufactured in-house, bearing the "Geneva Seal" as proof of Geneva craftsmanship, signifying exceptional precision and quality. These are then adorned with Roger Dubuis' signature striking designs.

While the company has produced numerous in-house developed calibers, its production capabilities have seen significant advancements in recent years. At the 2006 SIHH, they simultaneously introduced a total of six in-house calibers, ranging from simple three-hand models to tourbillons.

The brand became part of the Richemont Group in 2008 and has been operating under a new structure since January 1, 2009. Currently, the focus is on the flagship "Excalibur" collection, alongside the luxury sports line "Easy Diver" and the architecturally inspired square-shaped "King Square."

Founded: 1995
Place of Founding: Geneva, Switzerland
Main Collection Names: Excalibur, Easy Diver, King Square, Golden Square
Roger Dubuis 03-3288-6640

Official Website: http://www.rogerdubuis.com/