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- Roger Dubuis and Dr. Woo unveil the Excalibur Monotourbillon Episode III timepiece
- Impressed by the Whirlpool Galaxy, the design options celestial motifs, titanium-pink gold development and space-themed particulars
- Restricted to twenty-eight items, the boutique-exclusive homes a reengineered RD515 caliber
Roger Dubuis reunites with famend tattoo artist Dr. Woo for the third chapter of their collaborative watchmaking journey: the Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III. Celebrating a shared dedication to individuality and inventive exploration, the timepiece merges the excessive problems of Swiss horology with Dr. Woo’s signature single-needle tattoo model.
The watch’s idea orbits a “galactic peace mission,” drawing imaginative cues from area and time. Central to this narrative is the “Tourbillon Galaxy,” impressed by Messier 51a, also referred to as the Whirlpool Galaxy, situated 31 million gentle years away. Its sleek, spiral movement mirrors the mechanics of the tourbillon complication and Roger Dubuis’ iconic astral type. Embellishing the design, Dr. Woo’s recurring rocket motif seems on the sapphire crystal with the message “We Are available in Peace,” alongside a laser-engraved spider at 10 o’clock and three ethereal nebulas crafted in pink gold at 9 o’clock.
Constructed in titanium and 18k pink gold, the 42mm case and bracelet replicate a refined but futuristic aesthetic. Between 10 and 11 o’clock, a spiral-shaped part evokes the doorway to a black gap, symbolizing passage by way of the “corridors of time.” This motif reemerges on the caseback as a putting checkerboard spiral on sapphire crystal, serving as a visible interpretation of spatial distortion and cosmic depth. That is accompanied by a message etched on the again, inviting distant lifeforms right into a dialogue of discovery.
Powering the watch is the Manufacture’s caliber RD515, which has been specifically reconfigured for this launch. Its tourbillon cage encompasses a decreased three-arm higher bridge to showcase a galactic spiral element in polished stainless-steel. The RD515 gives a strong 72-hour energy reserve and proudly bears the Poinçon de Genève hallmark, with all 193 parts meticulously hand-finished.
“For this collaboration, I’m actually excited to re-revisit the thought of exploration curiosity, appreciating the mysteries that encompass our thought and course of,” says Dr. Woo. “This being Roger DuBuis’s and my third watch collectively, this one seems into the chances past our creativeness, letting the exploration of our concepts take the driving force seat. All the time so blissful to work with such a talented and open-minded workforce to assist take this imaginative and prescient to life, and I’m very excited to share with everybody.”
Restricted to simply 28 items, the Excalibur Monotourbillon Dr. Woo Episode III shall be out there as a boutique unique by way of Roger Dubuis.
