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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Snowflake hands

Snowflake hands

The Snowflake hands refer to a distinctive style of watch hands known for their unique design resembling the shape of snowflakes. The most notable use of snowflake hands is associated with Tudor watches, particularly in their Black Bay and Pelagos models. These hands gained iconic status and were introduced in 1969, contributing to Tudor's recognizable aesthetic. The Tudor snowflake hands are characterized by their angular, blocky shape, which makes time reading clearer.