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 Zenith x Philippe Pantone Defy Skyline Tourbillon

A limited-edition timepiece with intricate dial patterns and iridescent touches

ByWaqt

11.09.2024

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Founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot in Le Locle, Switzerland, Zenith is one of the oldest luxury watchmakers. The brand is renowned for its iconic El Primero movement, introduced in 1969 and widely regarded as one of the most accurate chronograph movements ever created. Among its many collections, the Defy Skyline stands out for its sporty design and the distinctive characteristics of the famous Defy collection. Earlier this year, the brand launched the Skyline Tourbillon in steel and ceramic. Now, Zenith collaborates with Argentine-Spanish artist Felipe Pantone to release the "Defy Skyline Tourbillon Philippe Pantone," featuring his dynamic colours and distinctive geometric patterns.

Like its predecessors, the watch features a 41mm stainless steel case with a blend of brushed and polished finishes. The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal, and the movement is visible through a sapphire crystal case back. The Zenith star logo is displayed on the screw-down crown. Adding a unique touch, the case is engraved with the letters "FPT1" at each corner, signifying "Philippe Pantone Tourbillon 1."

The sapphire dial features a beautiful pattern and presents an iridescent display that creates a captivating visual effect. The rhodium-plated hands and indexes are treated with Super-LumiNova and have a PVD coating in a gradient of rainbow colours. The shimmering quality of the dial is eye-catching, beautifully accentuating the one-minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock, with its bridge reimagined in the shape of a lightning bolt and finished in rainbow tones.

The watch is powered by the in-house El Primero 3630 high-frequency automatic movement, operating at 36,000 vph (5Hz) with a 60-hour power reserve. It features a star-shaped oscillating rotor with a rainbow PVD finish, and the tourbillon cage is composed of 56 parts.

It comes with an integrated stainless steel bracelet and an additional black rubber strap. Limited to 100 pieces, it is priced at CHF 60,000, equivalent to AED 252,000.

For more information, please visit Zenith's official website.

Technical specifications: Zenith Defy Skyline Tourbillon Philippe Pantone

Reference: 03.9301.3630/49.I001
Case: stainless steel, brushed and polished, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case back, screw-down crown with Zenith star logo, "FPT1"engraved at each corner
Diameter: 41 mm
Water resistance: 100 m
Dial: sapphire dial, gradient of rainbow colours, hands and indexes (rhodium-plated, PVD-coated, Super-LumiNova treated), one-minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Movement: El Primero 3630, automatic, in house, star-shaped rotor, 34 jewels
Power reserve: 60 hours
Frequency: 36,000 vph (5Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds on tourbillon
Bracelet / Strap: stainless steel bracelet, black rubber strap
Availability: Limited to 100 pieces
Price: CHF 60,000/AED 252,000