PERPETUATING A DREAM:
THE EXCALIBUR GRANDE COMPLICATION
Mr. Roger Dubuis was a dedicated watchmaker who spent his lifetime imagining new and expressive ways to celebrate the most iconic complications. On the 30th anniversary of his namesake Maison, the watchmakers he inspired are proving that their founder’ s emotive dream is still in beautiful motion.
Introducing the Excalibur Grande Complication.
Not only does this exclusive timepiece honour 30 years of a singular watchmaking journey, but it also combines the rarity of three prestigious complications and a Biretrograde signature, all stamped by the excellence of Poinçon de Genève certification.
In high horology, each of these complications is known for its deep complexity in design, and here, they combine as a testament to Roger’ s mastery as a watchmaker. His extensive years of industry experience and knowledge propelled him to create timepieces that were not only engineered with his exceptional mechanical skill, but also enhanced by his expressive touch.
This new timepiece allows the Maison to highlight that enduring ethos in true Roger Dubuis form.
THE DELICATE UNITY OF COMPLICATIONS
Playing with mechanisms is deeply ingrained in the DNA of this Maison. Mr. Roger Dubuis was fascinated by the world of complications and used his love for the craft to perpetuate and evolve their historic value, while also passing on his knowledge to future generations. With that inspiration in mind, the watchmakers at Roger Dubuis delivered their first 100 % in-house Grande Complication calibre in 2009. A Grande Complication is the title given to any watch that is fitted with at least three additional functions. The RD0829 fulfilled that stipulation by including three of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking, including a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, and a flying tourbillon double microrotor.
Now, in 2025, the second Grande Complication calibre is born.
Once again, the construction neatly encompasses a perpetual calendar, a minute repeater, and an automatic tourbillon, all within a single refined movement. The Calibre RD118 delivers 60 hours of power reserve and is further accentuated by different finishes that are used across the calibre’ s appearance. This level of detail allows the timepiece to achieve the esteemed Poinçon de Genève certification, in which every surface of the 684 components must be meticulously hand-decorated. It is also a guarantee of origin, sublime functionality and horological precision.
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 71 2025