Roger Dubuis: The Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monobalancier


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We are all aware that Roger Dubuis produces extraordinary watches that exceed the limits of contemporary watchmaking. To understand hyper-horology and the reason they rank among the top companies in this industry, one only has to glance at a few of the clocks from their renowned Knights of the Round Table series.

Designing watches that stick out and aren’t scared to sparkle is rooted in Roger Dubuis’ manufacturing DNA. In short, the brand has a creative brain that understands how to exceed the limits of craftsmanship and design to build a number of the most beautiful timepieces ever produced in the watch business. Although people may have over-hyped this company, it is only reasonable given that their most recent product, the Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier, is truly unique.

 

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Every aspect of the innovative Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier is designed to stick out, day and night, by utilizing the full power of colorful brightness. Besides, the Roger Dubuis Blacklight series has already established itself as a wristwatch that excels at brilliant elegance and top-notch functionality. With its outstanding aesthetic uniqueness, the most recent Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier also elevates this venerable line to new levels. 

 

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The watch’s bold dial is undoubtedly the core of attention. Nevertheless, it is important also to consider the ingenuity that holds everything together. The durable Eon-Gold™ was used to construct the 42mm casing. Eon-Gold™ contains “non-tarnish technology” with up to 75 percent 18-carat gold. The case will thus remain in pristine shape for the duration of the wristwatch, thanks to Roger Dubuis’ ingenious material. 

 

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Moreover, the white calf leather strap accompanying the Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier is equipped with the company’s adaptable, rapid strap release mechanism. This enables a touch of individual style on the wristwatch.

In addition, the dial stands out because of its vibrant spinels. As with rubies and emeralds, spinel is a precious and prized gemstone that gets its brilliant color from chromium. Many hues, including red, violet, lavender, blue, brown, green, and black, are associated with spinel. 

 

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The Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier uses spinels treated in Super-LuminNova and ranging in color from red to blue. These gems are made even more striking by the addition of Super-LumiNova, particularly when dark or under poor lighting. Also, every spinel has been artificially produced to achieve the ideal uniformity and luminosity as well as the precise color for each spinel.

It should go without noting that this timepiece stands out from the rest with its genuine uniqueness. This is demonstrated by the visible spinels surrounding the bezel and flange, given the moniker Spin-Stones™. The patent-pending, world-premiere stone carving also proves Roger Dubuis’s aptitude for pushing the limits of aesthetically appealing design. 

 

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The spinal layout’s colors span from red to blue, starting with aqua blue at the bottom and moving up to navy blue and pink before ending with red placed at the 12 o’clock mark. This color grading is applied to the entire dial, including the bezel, flange, and internal components of the striking caliber’s structure, made from its 3-dimensional spinels. On the other hand, the hour markings include their spinels that, in poor lighting, glow green. Likewise, the hour indicators are significantly darker throughout the day than the remainder of the spinels. However, they are still visible to make reading the time simple.

 

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Overall, regarding Roger Dubuis’s clocks, precision in artistry is crucial. Although Roger Dubuis has gone above and beyond with positioning the spinels on the dial, this feature is still plainly visible on this clock. Colorful microbeams of lighting may be seen producing the trademark star of Roger Dubuis on the lower right side of the dial. This star’s center is also made up entirely of a naturally radiant diamond, which gives the clock its finishing touch.

 

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The automated RD720SQ caliber movement that powers the Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier has been upgraded to provide a 72-hour power reserve. The movement incorporates an optimized micro-rotor to reduce vibrations and dual balancing wheel inertia to increase shock resistance in order to boost stability. The escapement’s design has also been changed with diamond-treated silicon pallet stones, new lubrication, and updated silicon pallet gems. This is to increase effectiveness and power transfer further.

Sadly, the brand-new Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone™ Monoblancier from Roger Dubuis is only available in 28 copies globally. Even so, the brain behind this clock, a masterpiece of Haute Horology, tears through limits. It also paves the way for other marvels that will undoubtedly amuse people with what is achievable in the watchmaking industry. 

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