Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Lamborghini Countach Watch

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The price of sports cars has been going up (along with everything else) over the past few years, and in this case cars are actually more expensive than watches. The 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 car that inspired it starts at more than $2.6 million and is limited to just 112 examples. The newer Lamborghini Countach may not be as disruptive as some of the originals, but it’s still an enviable car from the brand that Roger Dubuis has been with for years. One of the latest limited-edition collaborations between the two luxury houses includes this Excalibur Spider reference RDDBEX0988 double flying tourbillon Wholesale replica watches with a white case made of mineral composite fiber (MCF).

There have been reports that MCF is a difficult material to work with, so it’s unclear whether Roger Dubuis will continue to use this interesting material in the future, but the concept is sound. The modern trend is towards high-end complication watches like the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider (base model) that use lighter materials, as well as automotive and other racing nomenclature. This has prompted the use of various carbon composite materials, valued for their practical applications in performance sports, interesting organic textures, lighter weight, and of course, their fancy-sounding names. Where the carbon is problematic is the lighter color because the base material is black. So how do you get a high-end white watch? One option is a white ceramic such as zirconia, but this has issues with machining accuracy (especially hollow parts) and long-term durability. (While ceramics are highly scratch-resistant, only certain shapes and thicknesses are shock-resistant enough.) Ceramics aren’t particularly light, either.

The search for white materials that can be cut into complex shapes has often led the Geneva team to mineral composite fibers. The material is fine, but I think the search will continue for the perfect white case material with the benefits of carbon and other modern composites. The case is 47 mm wide and the bezel and other parts are made of titanium. The white on the bezel is applied with varnish. Above the dial is a domed sapphire crystal, and the case is water resistant to 50 meters.

It is easy to see the complexity of the case construction, including the various materials and the many parts within it. Of course, this complexity pales in comparison to the RD112 hand-wound mechanical double-tilt tourbillon movement designed and produced in-house by replica Roger Dubuis. Movements are all about visual impressions and technical specifications. The two inclined tourbillon systems are connected by a differential system, and the 90-degree angled tourbillon is actually more accurate than the horizontally inclined tourbillon. That said, this is undoubtedly an expensive movement, with most of that cost going to its architectural appearance and complications.

The RD112 movement has a 72-hour power reserve, while both tourbillons run at 3Hz. Comprising 295 parts, the movement has a central bridge structure reminiscent of the rear window and body section of a Countach car – complete with window panels. While the futuristic, automotive-inspired look of the RD112 caliber won’t be for everyone, it’s still a very impressive piece of mechanical sculpture, further bearing the famous Poinçon de Genève, a hallmark of manufacturing origin , but also aesthetics and performance.

The fun red accents on the inner strap and caseback look great when you take the watch off. You can see that Roger Dubuis has equipped the custom strap with a quick release, which looks interesting, but is also very comfortable to wear. Although the watch is impractical from a design and cost standpoint, it is very comfortable and not difficult to read when striking the time. Branding is an interesting topic because although this is an official timepiece produced in partnership with Lamborghini, the automaker’s name does not appear on the watch. Instead, the “Countach” name is embossed on the sapphire crystal caseback, and the watch’s dial bears only Roger Dubuis branding. This may be intentional due to the “car replica watches online curse”.

It’s a tongue-in-cheek reference to some of the more aspirational car brand timepieces, but they haven’t fared well with consumers. One solution that might help is to be more restrained when it comes to printing the brand name on the watch – something Roger Dubuis would certainly think the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Countach White Mineral Composite Fiber 47mm timepiece has done.

This white MCF and titanium Excalibur Spider Countach is cool, but also very niche and very expensive. I like the aesthetic that Roger Dubuis is going for, but don’t think the brand needs to price it so high. Maybe just a tourbillon? Or is it a simpler concept? The idea is that the white shell, aggressively futuristic styling and brand appeal might be more apparent at a more affordable price.

Whether or when that will happen is entirely theoretical at this point. Until then, we can enjoy these high-end delicacies and they will still cost a little less than the cars that inspired them.

Spec Sheet: The Rolex Submariner Bridging the Retro-Modern Gap

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The Rolex Submariner – what can we say about the watch we haven’t talked about yet? From delving into the history of the model through our reference points, to taking a week-long “week on the wrist” in New York City with the latest Rolex Submariner, we’ve said a lot.

The Rolex Submariner Reference 16610 is a bridge between two eras at Rolex. Launched in 1987, it’s part retro, part modern. As one of Crown’s earliest “five-digit” reference numbers—that is, a model with a five-digit reference number instead of the four it used throughout the year—this Submariner is the brand’s first foray into classic diving watch and turn it into a luxury item. luxury watches for sale

Man, did it work? The Cyclops date at 3 o’clock, the Mercedes hands, the unidirectional diving bezel – all the instantly recognisable signs that make the Submariner a Submariner are here. While the case design has been updated, it’s still a classic wearable size, 40mm in diameter and 13mm thick. Rolex increased the water resistance from 200 meters to 300 meters and added a sapphire crystal for a more modern and durable diver’s watch. It also makes the Submariner more luxurious.

All in all, the 16610 model is perfect for those who want a little bit of everything: a little retro, a little modern – but still a Submariner.

Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze 45mm

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Bronze…not a typical watch material – especially a pilot’s watch. Bronze has been used many times in watchmaking, but it makes more sense in diving watches (even though, to be honest, bronze is still an odd choice for a timepiece. We’ll discuss why later in this article). When you think of bronze, you immediately think of Panerai, but other brands use it (eg IWC and Aquatimer). Now it’s Zenith’s turn to launch a watch in this green metal. It’s a pilot watch, it’s big, but it looks really cool. This is the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze 45mm.

The Zenith Pilot Type 20 became an iconic and easily recognizable timepiece among all pilot-oriented watches. Even though it has many classic aviator-style attributes, the Type 20 (not related to the Breguet Type XX, but rather to a specific serial number of a French navy-specific instrument) has its own design, its own style, its own feel and what makes it Something special. Of course, the collection consists of large to very large pieces. You might think of the already huge Montre D’Aéronef Type 20 GMT Pilot and its 48mm case. You might also think of the huge 60mm (yes, 6cm) Zenith Pilot Type 20 with its Grand Feu enamel dial. However, keep in mind that the collection also includes a small (compared to the rest) 40mm version, Made for women or men with discreet intentions, and a medium Extra-Special model measuring 45mm, now available in a bronze case. swiss cheap watches

45mm may sound huge, but remember that a significant part of the fun a pilot’s watch provides comes from its sheer size. In the golden age of aviator instruments, a design attribute now is the need for legibility. Major cases are both respect for historical works and respect for normalcy. As such, the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special’s 45mm case has a standard feel – second only to the 46mm IWC Big Pilot or the 47mm Oris Big Crown ProPilot altimeter. The shape is the same as its larger sister, with these Specific lugs and strap accessories. Crowns are also typical of the range, with round and large onion shapes (this shape is a good point as the classic and sharp onion crowns tend to hurt). The main novelty: the material used for the case. The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze 45mm is made of… Bronze. What an odd choice for a pilot’s watch! Whatever the reason for this choice, the results are excellent. It’s warm, rough, and brings a suitably vintage vibe to an already retro-oriented watch. The case has a rough satin finish, again emphasizing the antique look.

Now you should be asking why we find bronze to be an odd choice for a watch – whatever it is, diver or not. In fact, bronze is unstable and ages quickly when exposed to water, acid, heat, or just sweating. This means that your beautiful gold Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special will see its case covered in green oxide after wearing it for weeks/months. Nothing bad as it will give it a special and unique sheen, but it’s something you have to pay attention to (you can easily clean it and remove this oxide). www.moonphase-watch.com

This bronze case complements the look of the dial and hands and is very successful. Everything in the Type 20 (regardless of version) is reminiscent of (very) early pilot watches – not the 1940s/1950s ones we usually see in retro reissues, but the 1910s/1920s Those of the era (such as this one created by Zenith for Louis Bleriot in the 1910s) are evident from the large Arabic numerals (here painted with luminous material) and the shape of the typical cathedral hands. Gold hands and slightly creamy numerals contrast on the matte black dial, which complements the bronze case. The overall result is very pleasing.

Inside the Zenith Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Bronze is the in-house movement Elite 679, a nice three-hand self-winding movement (no longer a Sellita movement. It’s a good sign that Zenith cheap has launched its own movement) Known for reliability, precision and aesthetics). The movement consists of 126 components and has a power reserve of at least 50 hours. Measuring just 3.85mm in height and 25.6mm in diameter, the movement promises to be hidden behind a sturdy caseback – it would be odd to see the movement through the sapphire caseback in the 45mm case. The same applies to dates, but fortunately, that complication is not present here. Case back made of titanium (bronze can cause irritation if in direct contact with the skin),