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 Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

A bold new addition to the collection with a vibrant pink aesthetic

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24.01.2025

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Swatch and Blancpain have once again joined forces to merge their distinctive styles, blending Swatch’s playful innovation with Blancpain’s rich heritage. Both brand’s kick off this year with the Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean, featuring a bold pink aesthetic. This watch builds on the success of previous models in the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms series, including the Blue Lagoon, released recently, along with several others.

The case is crafted entirely from Bioceramic, a material composed of two-thirds zirconium oxide ceramic powder and one-third biosourced material derived from castor oil. This blend results in a material that balances strength and softness. The case measures 42.3mm in diameter and 14.4mm in thickness, while the vibrant pink hue extends to the bezel frame, crown, and caseback, creating a striking monochromatic look. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a light pink resin insert with a 60-minute scale enhanced by Grade A Super-LumiNova. The watch is equipped with a push-pull crown and offers water resistance up to 91 meters (50 fathoms).

The dial boasts a pink sunray finish, complemented by Super-LumiNova Arabic numerals and indices, along with matching hands for excellent legibility. A date window is subtly positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock, while the text and logos are rendered in darker pink tones for contrast.

The watch is powered by the Sistem51 automatic movement, which operates at 21,600 vph (4Hz) and provides an impressive 90-hour power reserve. The movement is visible through the sapphire crystal caseback, which also features water patterns and a depiction of the Ceratodoris rosacea nudibranch, a species of sea slug.

It comes with a pink NATO strap made from recycled fishing nets, featuring pink stripes. A Bioceramic pin buckle and loops complete the vibrant aesthetic. This timepiece joins the permanent collection and is priced at EUR 400, equivalent to AED 1,500.

For more information, visit Swatch’s official website.

Technical specifications: Swatch x Blancpain Scuba Fifty Fathoms Pink Ocean

Reference: SO35P400
Case: pink Bioceramic, unidirectional rotating bezel with 60-minute scale and Grade A Super-LumiNova, push-pull crown
Diameter: 42.3mm
Thickness: 14.4mm
Water resistance: 91 meters (50 fathoms)
Dial: pink sunray, Super-LumiNova Arabic hands a indices, date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Movement: Sistem51, automatic
Power reserve: 90 hours
Frequency: 21,600 vph (4Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: NATO strap, pink stripes, Bioceramic pin buckle and loops
Availability: permanent line
Price: EUR 400 / AED 1,500