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FROM LEGEND TO HAUTE HORLOGERIE:

A TRIBUTE TO MERLIN’ S SHAPESHIFTING POWERS

Roger Dubuis closes its Knights of the Round Table trilogy dedicated to a major figure of the Arthurian legend, Merlin. After highlighting his omniscience and wizardry, the Maison now pays tribute to his shapeshifting powers and their symbolism.
This new limited edition of 28 pieces features a deep green multidimensional dial composed of 57 blocks crafted in four different materials.
Further celebrating the Maison’ s savoir-faire, the case is handengraved for the first time to represent Merlin and houses the 12 emblematic micro-sculpted knights.
THE FINAL CHAPTER
For more than a decade, Roger Dubuis has reimagined the Arthurian legend through its expressive Knights of the Round Table creations. Each successive trilogy has explored a different chapter of this legendary universe through refined métiers d’ art, architectural displays and uncompromising mechanical expertise. The fourth book of the saga is dedicated to Merlin, the legendary wizard, prophet and advisor whose wisdom shaped the destiny of King Arthur and the Round Table.
Following the Omniscient Merlin in 2024, which celebrated the sorcerer’ s all-seeing wisdom, and the Enchanter Merlin in 2025, dedicated to his mystical powers, Roger Dubuis now unveils the
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 79 2026