The Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Calendar by Roger Dubuis

This year, Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30th anniversary, and for the occasion, the company pays tribute to its co-founder’s favourite complication: the bi-retrograde display.

This function, previously featured in the Excalibur Grande Complication alongside a dozen other highly complex mechanisms, takes centre stage once again. The Maison has also introduced a less complicated, more classic edition to further honour the bi-retrograde display.

Also referred to as “the ecliptic counters” by the Maison a nod to their elliptical shape and distinctive role in indicating the months and date the design showcases a symmetrical dial layout. Enhanced by refined detailing, it pays homage to the Maison’s early creations from 1996.

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Introducing The New Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date Watermelon & Swimming Pool

Two limited editions with beautiful summer inspired dials

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19.08.2024

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Glashütte Original is a prestigious German watch brand renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and precision engineering. With a rich heritage dating back to 1845, the brand is a paragon of Saxon watchmaking, embodying both technical excellence and classic elegance. Glashütte Original watches are known for their meticulous attention to detail, innovative in-house movements, and refined aesthetics, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity.

One of its icons is the Seventies collection, where the brand masterfully fuses classic design with contemporary appeal. Now, the brand is releasing two limited editions, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date Watermelon and Swimming Pool, which bring a refreshing summer-inspired dials to the lineup.

Like its predecessors, the watch features a square-shaped stainless steel case with a 40 x 40mm diameter and a thickness of 14.1mm. The case showcases a refined combination of brushed and polished finishes, and it is equipped with sapphire crystal on both the dial side and the caseback. Additionally, the watch maintains a water resistance of 100 meters.

The highlight of these new releases is the stunning lacquered dials, with one watch featuring a vibrant red hue (Watermelon) and the other a striking turquoise (Swimming Pool). Beyond the fresh color options, the dial retains the collection’s iconic chronograph display, including a 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock, and a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock which also has a power reserve indicator. Additionally, the dial is equipped with a 12-hour counter above the center and the signature Panorama Date at 6 o’clock.

The watch is powered by the Calibre 37-02, an in-house automatic movement featuring an integrated flyback chronograph with a column wheel. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and provides a power reserve of 70 hours. Both watches are limited to 100 pieces and are available with either a black rubber strap featuring a butterfly folding clasp, priced at EUR 15,900, equivalent to AED 64,500, or a stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp, priced at EUR 17,100, equivalent to AED 69,500.

For more information please visit Glashütte Original’s official website.

Technical specifications: Glashütte Original Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date Watermelon & Swimming Pool

Reference: 1-37-02-16-02-63 (Swimming Pool rubber strap), 1-37-02-16-02-70 (Swimming Pool bracelet),1-37-02-17-02-63 (Watermelon rubber strap), 1-37-02-17-02-70 (Watermelon bracelet)
Case: stainless steel case, square-shaped, brushed and polished, sapphire crystal on both sides
Diameter: 40 x 40mm
Thickness: 14.1mm
Water resistance: 100m
Dial: red hue (Watermelon) or turquoise (Swimming Pool), lacquered, 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock with a power reserve indicator, small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, 12-hour counter, Panorama Date at 6 o’clock
Movement: Calibre 37-02, automatic, in-house, integrated flyback chronograph with a column wheel, 65 jewels
Power reserve: 70 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4Hz)
Functions: Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve indicator, panorama date, 12-hour counter
Bracelet / Strap: black rubber strap with a butterfly clasp, or stainless steel bracelet
Availability: Each watch is limited to 100 pieces
Price: Strap (EUR 15,900/AED 64,500), bracelet (EUR 17,100/AED 69,500)