Roger Dubuis is a relatively young maker in the scheme of Swiss watchmaking, having debuted in 1995, an attribute that certainly informs its ever-innovative design spirit. Channeling this distinctive mindset once more, the brand introduced its Monovortex Split-Seconds Chronograph at this year?s Watches and Wonders exhibition. The development of the timepiece included a complex reinterpretation of the tourbillon and oscillating mass, each contributing to the creation of an optimized split-seconds chronograph. With a daring red colorway and characteristic skeletonized dial, the watch represents both the ethos and mechanical capabilities of the brand. 

The exterior of the watch is a substantial 47mm case made from a ?hyper-tech mineral composite fiber.? The material is developed by Roger Dubuis, boasting lightness in comparison to both ceramic and carbon, making it well-suited for everyday use, even despite its diameter. Creating a dramatic appearance, the material sports a crimson hue that is complemented by pink gold, black and grey-coated titanium, and carbon case side details. The already minimalist pushers and winding bail are discreetly hidden along the side of the case, giving it a compact and sleek appearance. On the reverse, an exhibition caseback displays the technological feats of the manufacture. 
With a dynamic skeletonized dial, the layout reflects the movement underneath it. Positioned at 9 o?clock is the Conical Monovortex Tourbillon, while ...