Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph ref. RDDBEX1138, a masterpiece that embodies three decades of evolutionary refinement. This fifth-generation chronograph from the Geneva-based manufacture represents more than just another timepiece—it channels the brand's DNA, tracing back to founder Roger Dubuis's formative years spent exclusively crafting chronograph movements.
Like all other Roger Dubuis timepieces, this new watch comes with the Geneva Seal certification, which requires meticulous finishing across all 333 components using 16 distinct techniques. The 71-hour power reserve ensures this mechanical symphony continues playing long after being set aside.
Patented Performance and Multi-Layered Construction
The skeletonized architecture of the dial reveals multiple layers of visual depth, each surface treated to different heights and finishes. The tilted balance wheel at 9 o'clock, angled at 12 degrees, provides optimal visibility while delivering tourbillon-like visual impact. Enhanced with diamond-coated silicon escapement components, it offers anti-magnetic properties for lasting precision.
The 120-degree Rotating Disc Minute Counter—RDMC—at 3 o'clock transforms chronograph reading into a visual spectacle. This patent-pending display features oversized red numerals that dance past the 0-9 digits as the tripartite hand rotates through its arc. When activated, the RDMC becomes mesmerizing mechanical choreography.
The Second Brake System—SBS—, integrated into the vertical clutch, eliminates the chronograph seconds hand's characteristic flutter, delivering rock-steady stability for uncompromised precision timing. At 6 o'clock, the iconic column wheel takes center stage—a stainless steel component finished with the demanding poli zinc technique. This ensures fluid, responsive pusher operation while showcasing horological artistry.
The vertical clutch system, borrowed from automotive gear-changing mechanisms, connects the chronograph to its motorsport inspiration. Yet it's the patent-pending innovations that truly distinguish this timepiece.
The new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is cased in a 45 mm pink gold and black DLC titanium with a thickness of 17.13 mm and a water resistance of 100 meters. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph is delivered on an interchangeable Quick Release System—QRS—black rubber strap with black rubber inlay and secured by a triple folding pink gold buckle with titanium blades.
The Movement
The case back reveals a motorsport-inspired five-armed rotor shaped like supercar wheel rims, complete with Roger Dubuis's signature geometric lines. The 310-part RD780SQ calibre beats at the heart of this pink gold marvel, conceived entirely from the ground up as an integrated chronograph movement. The automatic movement provides a power reserve of 71 hours while beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph.
The Manufacture skillfully crafts 16 distinct finishes in-house on this RD780SQ, including those tailored for the Poinçon de Genève certification. These finishes are meticulously applied to every surface of every single component of every calibre, creating a captivating interplay of matte and polished surfaces. This meticulous process enhances the play of light, which has become the hallmark of Geneva Haute Horlogerie.
Summary & Price
The Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph achieves that most elusive horological goal: serving the wearer in motion while satisfying the connoisseur at rest. For collectors seeking a timepiece that honors chronograph tradition while pioneering its future, this stands as testament to what happens when motorsport passion meets haute horlogerie mastery. In the hands of Roger Dubuis, time doesn't simply pass—it performs.
Limited to just 88 pieces, this chronograph represents the ultimate fusion of sportiness and haute horlogerie craftsmanship. The number carries personal significance for Mr. Roger Dubuis and appears subtly highlighted on the tachymetric scale.
Sticker Price USD 135,000. For more info on Roger Dubuis click here.
