Introducing Roger Dubuis’ Watches and Wonders 2024 Novelties

Roger Dubuis 2024 Novelties

Innovative, extravagant, and forever at the forefront of expressive design, Roger Dubuis is a watchmaker like no other. A Maison that perpetuates horological traditions, while simultaneously shaping the future with its own disruptive interpretations.

Roger Dubuis’ iconic journey continued at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024 – where the Maison unveiled its tourbillon artistry.

Excalibur Sunrise Double Tourbillon

Powerful color. Blazing light. Two unmistakeable hallmarks of Roger Dubuis design. This energizing creation has found inspiration in the intense illumination of a breaking dawn. Here, we meet the vision of a radiant sunrise, along with the iconic spark of passionate tourbillon watchmaking.

This visibly assertive timepiece, limited to just 8 pieces, shows how vibrant aesthetics can be equally matched by the strength of double tourbillon mechanics.

Never to outshine the superb mechanics of this watch, the burst of color surrounding the body is formed from 108 vivid garnet, spessartine, and yellow sapphire gems. Each high-quality stone is baguette-cut with sublime precision.

Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon

Minimalist yet charismatic, this ergonomic watch is a flawless example of “less being more” and the purest possible example of Roger Dubuis’ skeletonized approach to watchmaking. Only the second Roger Dubuis timepiece to be crafted in titanium and limited to 28 pieces, the Excalibur Titanium Monotourbillon stands apart as a true individual. By embracing the power of materials, it also delivers the ultimate wearing experience where comfort, lightness, and strength are combined as one.

With just one look, you can instantly tell this is a Roger Dubuis tourbillon timepiece. In the Calibre RD512SQ, many signature details that set the Maison apart are noticeable. Firstly, the positioning of the Monotourbillon at 7 o’clock, a distinguishing feature of Roger Dubuis design and a movement dutifully crafted by the expert watchmakers within the integrated manufacture.

Like all Roger Dubuis tourbillon iterations – the RD512SQ is also distinguished by its flying tourbillon cage construction, built from 63 components, and with a lower cage in lightweight titanium and an upper bridge inspired by the Celtic Cross. Only being mounted on one side, with no supporting bridge on top, it presents a complex challenge of stability for the watchmakers. But most importantly, it results in a more pleasing tourbillon aesthetic.

Orbis in Machina

The manual-winding Calibre RD115 marks the Maison’s latest significant milestone and is housed inside the Orbis In Machina watch. Built from 283 components and with 29 rubies, the Calibre RD115 is a Flying Tourbillon – just like all Roger Dubuis tourbillons made since 2003.

To increase resistance to magnetic fields and keep perfect control of the weight, the lower tourbillon cage is in anti-magnetic titanium – twice lighter than stainless steel – while the upper tourbillon cage is in mirror-polished Cobalt Chrome, which is also non-magnetic and enables the weight of the tourbillon to be reduced by 16%. Finally, the power reserve is optimized to 72 hours.

Roger Dubuis was one of the first watchmakers to systemize transparent casebacks on all watches within its collection. This created an unrestricted view into the Maison’s mechanical world and showcased the impeccable work that goes into every component. More to the point, it revealed the dedication to Poinçon de Genève certification, whereby the surfaces of every component within the calibre must be hand-decorated to the highest standard.