DRIVING FORCE
Inspired by the Lamborghini Squadra Corse, these two racy additions set the tone for Roger Dubuis’ deepening presence in the world of motorsports
FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT of its partnership with tyre maker Pirelli at last year’s fair, Roger Dubuis continues to strengthen its association with the automotive world via its latest collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. The new partnership extends Roger Dubuis’ flagship Excalibur collection with two exciting new Excalibur Aventador S watches in blue and pink-gold variants. Named after the Italian motor manufacturer’s mid-engine supercar, the watches debuted in 2017 in the marque’s signature Arancio Argos orange or Giallo Orion yellow accents.
The more exclusive of the two, the Excalibur Aventador S Pink Gold, in a limited edition of 28, shows off a 45mm skeletonised Excalibur spider case of multi-layered carbon, featuring a black rubber overmoulded titanium container. Its bi-material strap is black rubber inlaid with black Alcantara, a suede-like micro-fibre material often used in the interiors of highperformance automobiles.
In contrast, the 88-piece Excalibur Aventador S Blue bears blue and red accents that reference Lamborghini’s typically flamboyant supercars. This code is further exemplified in the case, bezel and dial, which have been lavished with the same C-SMC carbon used in the vehicles themselves.
Both special editions are driven by a manual- winding RD103SQ calibre, featuring a jumpingseconds mechanism, double sprung balances and Poinçon de Genève finishing. The 312-part movement has been designed to resemble an actual Lamborghini engine, showcasing the driving force of the watch from its skeletonised dial. It uses the specially developed Duotor (double balance wheels) concept, and is defined by distinct engine strut bars that resemble a transparent engine cover. The double balance wheel also brings to mind the engine’s longitudinal placement, and has been angled similarly, supported by holders that bring to mind triangular suspension assemblies.