Dare to be rare. Their determination to place technique in the service of beauty enables them to design creations that are aesthetically astonishing and radically different. Who knows how far their jointlydriven route may take them? Doubtless through countless blistering accelerations and breath-taking bends.
The landmark unveiling of this new partnership was naturally staged at the heart of Lamborghini’ s R & D department: the legendary Centro Stile. For the first time ever, the celebratory dinner was held right in the middle of the production lines of the famous Aventador. A well-known Italian track was privatised for the occasion and guests were thus able to enjoy the adrenaline rush of an unforgettable driving experience.
Time has an engine Manufacture Roger Dubuis technical specialists drew inspiration from the Lamborghini spirit in rising to the challenge of creating the first timepiece collection embodying their natural affinities. The Excalibur Aventador S now hits the track as the first horological expression of this high-speed partnership, channelling unreasonable sensations and exceptional power.
Determined to create an ultimate experience like sliding into a Lamborghini, the teams have shared their respective design skills. The resulting two models combine noble and high-tech materials while ensuring top-rate performance. These include multi-layered carbon and C-SMC carbon based on the same technology as that used for Lamborghini cars – a world premiere use of this material featured in the orange-liveried 8-piece limited edition.
Living up to the“ Powered by Raging Mechanics” signature, the Excalibur Aventador S is indeed driven by an outstanding‘ engine’ in the shape of the specially developed Duotor calibre. This Lamborghini-exclusive Roger Dubuis movement embodies an ongoing evolution of the Maison’ s expertise, entirely reinterpreted in light of this automobile alliance. Inspired by power in keeping with the proud Lamborghini tradition, and fuelled by the flair for technological complexity shared by the Genevabased Manufacture.
The Duotor calibre is notably distinguished by engine strut bars revisiting the iconic Roger Dubuis Astral Skeleton principle, striking an astounding contrast with the rest of the movement, as if the engine‘ hood’ were transparent. Recalling the performance-enhancing longitudinal placement of Lamborghini engines tailored to the design of the sleek, streamlined cars, the double balance wheel is inclined at a similar angle, supported and highlighted by holders shaped like triangular wheel suspension assemblies.
The challenge lay in associating these materials with a sporting and sophisticated look, while maintaining an innate sense of luxury and prestige. The Roger Dubuis engineers and designers created a charismatic power control display forming a central signature in the middle of the watch – just like in the super sports car.
The Excalibur Aventador S is available in two interpretations epitomising the“ Dare to be rare” concept through respective 88- and 8-piece limited editions. The former bears the inimitable Lamborghini“ Giallo Orion” yellow paint code picked up in a number of design features, while the even more exclusive series comes in“ Arancio Argos”.
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