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.

Kari Voutilainen

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is a Finnish watchmaker who has gained a reputation as one of the most skilled independent watchmakers in the world. He started his career in the 1980s as a watchmaker's apprentice in Finland, and later trained in Switzerland under some of the top watchmakers in the industry.

In 2002, he established his own watch brand, Voutilainen, and has since been creating some of the most intricate and beautifully crafted watches in the world. Each watch is entirely handcrafted and decorated by Voutilainen himself and his small team of skilled watchmakers.

Voutilainen's watches are known for their traditional design elements, such as enamel dials and hand-engraved movements, as well as for their technical innovations. He has developed a number of unique movements, such as the Vingt-8, which features a free-sprung balance wheel and a direct impulse escapement.

Voutilainen's watches are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and are considered to be some of the finest examples of traditional watchmaking.