Roger Dubuis

I feel the same way about this new steel version, ref. DBEX1209.



I'm not fond of the openwork aesthetic...



... and I regret the lack of sharp angles on the bridges for the bi-retrograde mechanism.





Also, I would prefer the calendar to be perpetual, even if it would increase significantly the price, which is already too high, imo.



That said, I think Roger Dubuis deserves credit for having designed a watch which has its own unique aesthetic identity.

I like the biretrograde complication and the bold design of the Excalibur case, even if it isn't the style I naturally gravitate towards.



The case measures 40 x 11.25 mm.



I like the notched bezel.



The watch is powered by automatic caliber RD480.

It is finished to Geneva Seal standards and bears the traditional sentence in French: “C’est une montre actuelle, inspirée mais pas soumise au passé, qui se projette dans un futur qui nous appartient”.

The bracelet features a push-button butterfly clasp, but no micro-adjustment system.





The bracelet also features an integrated quick-release system and the watch comes with an additional rubber strap.













credit: Watch Collecting Lifestyle & Fratello

Thanks for reading.

Best, Emmanuel