Roger Dubuis and Pirelli’s All-New High-Octane Collaboration Continue to Shatter Conventions in the World of Watchmaking
Boasting of an array of daring designs and audacious concepts, contemporary Geneva-based watchmaker Roger Dubuis has been shattering conventions in the world of watchmaking since its inception in 1995. Its passion for combining traditional watchmaking mastery with a modern, avant-garde aesthetic is second to none. The manufacturer enjoys its much talked about exclusive collaboration with Pirelli - a renowned pioneer in rubber based technologies and sole supplier of premium tyres for the world’s flagship motorsport competitions. The daring Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis and Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli have been in partnership since 2017, creating unique timepieces featuring rubber inlays from certified Pirelli tyres that have competed and won in real races.
Roger Dubuis and Pirelli have created some of the most outstanding timepieces by linking their research, knowledge and expertise. Both manufactures are bound together by a mutual dedication to technical innovation and use of high-tech materials. Together, they have been revealing unmistakable rarities.
Excalibur Spider Pirelli - Automatic Skeleton
The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli is a 45mm timepiece that features a skeleton movement. The robust case with its black DLC titanium elements contrasted with Pirelli tyre colors provides a perfect frame for the Caliber RD820SQ - a caliber developed in-house that consists of 167 parts and achieves the highest benchmark of the watchmaking industry, the “Poinçon de Genève” (The Geneva Seal). Colorful and eccentric, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli is limited to 88-pieces.
Excalibur Spider Pirelli - Double Flying Tourbillon
Equipped with the RD105SQ calibre, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon features a skeleton double flying tourbillon, one of the most sophisticated complications in the world of Haute Horlogerie. The flying tourbillons at 5 and 7 o’clock are rimmed by speedometer‑like seconds counters completed with automobile‑inspired pointers. The case measures 47mm and is made of black DLC-coated titanium with yellow rubber accents. A limited edition of 8-pieces, the lucky owners will also enjoy the privilege of being invited to exclusive and one of a kind events.
Excalibur Spider SOTTOZERO™ Skeleton Flying Tourbillon
Inspired by Pirelli’s legendary SOTTOZERO™ (Italian for below zero) winter tyres, The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider SOTTOZERO™ is equipped with the RD508SQ hand-wound caliber that consists of a single Flying Tourbillon, a power-reserve indicator and the signature black Astral Skeleton. The 45mm lightweight titanium case is encircled by a white ceramic bezel with black accents. The strap is set with stainless steel nails which represent the nails fitted into the Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ tyres to enhance their grip in icy conditions. Equipped with QRS - Quick Release System, the timepiece is delivered with an additional strap and a crown. A bold and thoroughly exclusive statement of uncompromising quality, design and innovation, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli SOTTOZERO™ is limited to just 8-pieces.
Excalibur Spider Pirelli - ICE ZERO 2
The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli ICE ZERO 2 is a one of a kind timepiece that houses a double Flying Tourbillon in a 47mm titanium DLC case. This strap of the timepiece also features stainless steel nails but with a black PVD coating, inspired by the pattern created by Pirelli for winter season and ice tracks. Beneath the skeletonised dial ticks the caliber RD105SQ movement, bearing the Geneva Seal.
Excalibur Spider PitStop - Flying Tourbillon
With an eye-catching black DLC-coated titanium case, this exclusive 88-piece limited edition features a transparent view of the RD508SQ, a hand-wound caliber that consists of a single Flying Tourbillon, a power-reserve indicator and the signature black Astral Skeleton. Just like the famous fast pitstop changes at the racing tracks, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon also features the Quick Release System (QRS) allowing one to swap the strap in a few seconds.
Roger Dubuis’ ongoing alliance with Pirelli has consistently turned out some of the most audacious and creative timepieces in the haute horlogerie world. The maison has continuously pushed technical boundaries and relentlessly pursued innovation.
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