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 Limited Edition Glashütte Original PanoMaticInverse

A platinum piece with hand-engraved dial inspired by Dresden's iconic Landmarks

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01.05.2024

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Dresden is a stunning Baroque city and the capital of Saxony, home to several landmarks that are renowned far beyond Germany's borders, and it was in Dresden during the 19th century that the initiative to establish watchmaking in the Ore Mountains began. This year, Glashütte Original honors Dresden's historical significance with the launch of the PanoMaticInverse, a limited edition timepiece featuring a hand-engraved dial with the outlines of Dresden's iconic domes.

The watch has a 42mm diameter and a 12.3mm thickness, with a case made from elegant polished platinum. It features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both the front and back, ensuring clarity and reducing glare.

The PanoMaticInverse features a reversed movement with an exposed balance wheel positioned at 4 o’clock, and an intricate hand-engraved rhodium-plated mainplate that evokes Dresden's historic landmarks. It showcases the dome of the Academy of Fine Arts, and the distinctive lantern atop the Frauenkirche Church, as well as a hot air balloon, birds, and clouds. The dial includes a big date window positioned at 2 o'clock, and a hand-engraved balance bridge with a Baroque-inspired design, reflecting Dresden's rich architectural heritage.

The disc indicating the hours and minutes is made of sapphire crystal, featuring dark gray roman numerals and skeletonized blued hands. The small seconds are displayed on a smaller sapphire crystal disc that intersects with the larger one.

On the other side of the watch, you can spot the hand-engraved depictions of historical buildings and an openworked rotor that also features the silhouette of the Frauenkirche’s lantern. The watch is powered by the automatic in-house caliber 91-03, operating at a frequency of 28,800vph (4Hz) and offering a power reserve of 45 hours. It comes with a blue alligator leather strap with a platinum folding clasp, and it's limited to just 25 pieces, priced at EUR 50,400, which is equivalent to AED 198,000.

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

Technical specifications: Glashütte Original PanoMaticInverse Limited Edition

Reference: 1-91-03-01-03-61
Case: polished platinum case, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating the front and back
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 12.3mm
Water resistance: 50m
Dial: hand-engraved rhodium-plated mainplate, big date window positioned at 2 o'clock, balance wheel positioned at 4 o’clock, hand-engraved balance bridge, sapphire crystal hours and minutes disc (dark gray roman numerals and skeletonized blued hands), sapphire crystal small seconds disc
Movement: caliber 91-03, automatic, in-house, hand-engraved, openworked rotor, 46 jewels
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, big date
Power reserve: 45 hours
Frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz)
Bracelet / Strap: blue alligator leather strap, platinum folding clasp
Availability: Limited to 25 pieces
Price: EUR 50,400 equivalent to AED 198,000