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Thanks for the fantastic review and photos.  The Excalibur collection was by far my favorite watch series by any manufacturer.  However, I do not like the new style ex42.  It simply lacks the soul  and power of the original --it looks off and very flat to my eye. Whereas the original possessed depth and character,with a wide space between the crystal and the dial-- the new style is blasé and flat.  The old ex 42 conveyed power and strength due to the number shapes and concentric circles. Now, the watch appears feminized, almost neutered in appearance.  What attracted me initially to Roger Dubuis is not being carried in the new DNA.   Hopefully, the brand reverts back to the DNA and design that made them great in the first place.  Its almost a Cartierfication of the style.  I'm sorry to see this iconic style lose its energy.   This message has been edited by marketsurfer on 2012-09-15 18:33:01

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My view on the Excalibur 42mm automatic

 
By: foversta : September 15th, 2012-03:38
The Excalibur collection has been without any doubt for many years the most representative of the baroque and bold style of Roger Dubuis. The 45mm diameter case characterized by the fluted bezel, the crown protectors and the triple lugs are the perfectly ...  

Thanks for the review Fr.Xavier. My favorite dial is the silver

 
By: AnthonyTsai : September 15th, 2012-13:11
because I like the contrast between the silver dial and the black numerals. I find the slate dial version too monochromic for my taste. I'll have to go visit a Roger Dubuis AD to see how this smaller 42mm Excalibur fits on the wrist, and I hope Roger Dubu...  

Thanks Anthony!

 
By: foversta : September 16th, 2012-14:33
Yes it could be a good idea to see complicated Excaliber 42mm. The question is: what would be the position of this line when compared with the Monegasque? I think that a "classic" PC like you show it would be perfect. But the skeletonized movements, the c... 

Thanks but...

 
By: marketsurfer : September 15th, 2012-18:27
Thanks for the fantastic review and photos. The Excalibur collection was by far my favorite watch series by any manufacturer. However, I do not like the new style ex42. It simply lacks the soul and power of the original --it looks off and very flat to my ... 

Your comments are very important marketsurfer.

 
By: foversta : September 16th, 2012-14:06
It is the danger Dubuis may face with this watch. When you soften a design, you have the risk to lose too many character. Being an excalibur fan, your comments are logical. This evolution is a challenge for Dubuis. Fx

Thanks...

 
By: stere : September 17th, 2012-06:34
...for your great review. Do you know the MSRP (in Euro) für the entry level 42mm Excalibur in stainless steel? regards stere

Thank you

 
By: marketsurfer : September 17th, 2012-08:28
Thank you, Fx. I also note a disconnect between the aggressive and very cool nature of the new Excalibur marketing website and the softened nature of the watch. The new marketing would be a perfect fit for the original style Excalibur. I don't mean to be ... 

Thanks FX

 
By: cisco : September 17th, 2012-01:18
As a 36mm watch fan, I did not appreciate the previous Excalibur, I see there a positive evolution where it is more wearable without losing its style. But at the same time I understand and agree with Marketsurfer, the "extravance" was also part of its sou...