Excalibur, King Arthur’s legendary sword, which as a boy he had been able to draw from a stone into which it had been set by magic. Now this mythical aura dresses the latest creation by Roger Dubuis of the Excalibur line, with Hypebeast Monobalancier (MB). The new watch of the Maison with the Hypebeast brand is in tune, according to the Swiss company, with contemporary culture and lifestyle, an object of fashion and avant-garde at the same time. Hypebeast is a Hong Kong company that focuses on contemporary culture and lifestyle founded in 2005 as a sneaker blog, but over the years, has also expanded into other areas such as fashion, art, music, web.
A mix that prompted Roger Dubuis to propose a collaboration for the new interpretation of the iconic Excalibur Monobalancier. It is a limited edition (only 28 pieces) which maintains the shape of the star present under the glass of the watch, but covered in navy blue, one of the characteristic colors of Hypebeast, and to apply the same color to the flange and around the microrotor.
To create a strong contrast and bring out these elements, the new Excalibur Hypebeast MB features a 42mm white ceramic case and matching strap. The minimal and contemporary choice accentuates the clean lines of the original Excalibur MB and the mechanical heart of the timepiece. Roger Dubuis ceramic watches stand out for their fidelity to the Maison’s symbolic form, made possible thanks to a series of ingenious solutions: watch cases are usually designed to adapt to the material and forge the raw ceramic to create the characteristic case This watch required talent and 15 times the time required to build it in gold.
The engineers also increased the power reserve of the RD720SQ automatic caliber to 72 hours and optimized the micro-rotor to minimize its vibrations. In pursuit of hyper-performing solutions, the inertia of the balance wheel has been doubled to improve its stability and make it less sensitive to shocks. Likewise, improved resistance over time as well as improved efficiency and energy transmission have been achieved thanks to a new lubricant and the shape of the escape wheel, coupling it with adjustable vanes and making both elements in diamond-coated silicon.
The new timepiece boasts the Poinçon de Genève, one of the most stringent certifications in Haute Horlogerie. The Excalibur Hypebeast MB is completed with a 3D embossed white calfskin strap featuring a quick release system for maximum versatility.
Il nuovo segnatempo vanta il Poinçon de Genève, una delle certificazioni più rigorose dell’Alta Orologeria. L’Excalibur Hypebeast MB è completato da un cinturino in pelle di vitello bianca stampata a rilievo in 3D dotato di sistema di sgancio rapido per la massima versatilità.
