Swiss haute horologerie brand Roger Dubuis is well known for its uncommon and innovative designs, as well as its interesting use of materials, three-dimensional dials, and gemstones. This month, the luxury watchmaker unveiled its newest Excalibur Knights of the Round Table watch? the fourth addition to this super-limited series (ref. RDDBEX0785). The latest watch features many of the recognizable features seen on previous iterations of this design, now updated with the brand?s latest-generation movement and a fully gem-set dial.

The new watch uses a 45-mm rose gold case, with an uncommonly fluted bezel surrounding the dial and a matching crown protected by subtle guards. The case is integrated with the black alligator strap via three pronged lugs, and secured to the wrist with a rose-gold adjustable folding buckle. Moving to the dial of watch? which is clearly its crowing jewel ? we find a fascinating three-dimensional design complete with an assortment of whites, ruby reds, and rose golds. On the outer edges are 12 figures meant to represent the twelve legendary knights of King Arthur?s court, each produced via a Low Poly design art inspiration whereby 3D figures and images are developed using a minimum number of polygons? an interesting minimalistic design choice in what is clearly a maximalist luxury design. Each of the figures are cast in rose gold and finished by hand, with their pointed swords acting as hour indicators.
The remaining sections of the dial...