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Over two extraordinary days in Macau, visionary watchmaker Roger Dubuis reaffirmed its position as an assertive, avant-garde pioneer of haute horology. The impetus was the introduction to Asia of the Excalibur Huracán Performante in red and the signature Excalibur Huracán.
Day one saw a stellar crowd gathered in the Morpheus Hotel, designed by the late great architect Zaha Hadid. It was the perfect environment as Hadid’s futuristic vision and disruptive ethic reflect the spirit of the watchmaker and its new releases. Not to forget the element of sheer luxury which characterises the venue. Roger Dubuis took over an entire floor, not only to show off two superb new watches but also to allow guests to see master craftsmen from Roger Dubuis in action.

Presiding over the whole sensory experience was CEO Nicola Andreatta. Born into the industry and associated with some truly great brands in his career, Andreatta is no stranger to Asia. This was, however, his first visit as CEO of Roger Dubuis, a maison known for crossing frontiers in design and engineering while underpinned by meticulous craftsmanship. Andreatta was accompanied by Gregory Bruttin, director of movement development – the skeleton automatic RD630 calibre of the
Excalibur Huracán is acknowledged as a technical triumph by even the most jaded watch commentators.
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It was a landmark event, even by Macau standards. VIP guests saw the watches showcased, admired them close up, and had an insider’s look at how these feats were achieved.
On day two the scene shifted to the Zhuhai International Circuit to celebrate the strong bonds between Roger Dubuis, Lamborghini and Pirelli, all names that evoke leading edge performance, of breaking new ground, of winning. The FFF Racing Team, which has close links with both Lamborghini Squadra Corse and Roger Dubuis, created a thrilling atmosphere, giving spectators a magnificent demonstration of speed and ability.

The partnership of Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini, in particular, is notable. In motorsports, high performance is allied to great styling, and Lamborghini is in the forefront of both.
This melds beautifully with the spirit and aesthetics of Roger Dubuis. The thrills and theatrics at the Zhuhai International Circuit underscored the partnership.
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The heart of Excalibur Huracán and Excalibur Huracán Performante is calibre RD630, the second movement from which Roger Dubuis has drawn inspiration from Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Its 12 degree tilted balance wheel and a 360 degree oscillating weight echoing the rim of the Huracán supercar show the Lamborghini influence.
Skeletonisation is a strength of Roger Dubuis and in the 45mm titanium Excalibur Huracán the strut‐bar designed bridge is reminiscent of the V10 engine of that supercar and can be seen through the openwork dial. The automotive theme is carried right through to the crown, which resembles a wing-nut.

A recurring motif that pays homage to Lamborghini is the honeycomb or hexagon. Lovers of both brands will enjoy identifying the many references, such as the hexagonal date window at 6 o’clock with numerals that recall a speedometer.
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On the Excalibur Huracán Performante the hexagon is a bold design statement on the face. Indeed, it is a bold watch with its black DLC-coated titanium case highlighted by brilliant crimson. No detail is too small to accentuate the synergy. The Alcantara strap is the material associated with Lamborghini interiors and its Performante Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R rubber inlay has a tyre pattern. Only 88 pieces of the Excalibur Huracán Performante in red are being made available.
Two days in Macau showed why Roger Dubuis is the free spirit of haute horlogerie, executing its vision with élan, but never sacrificing precision.
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Visionary watchmaker affirms its position in pantheon of haute horology at landmark Macau event


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