Roger Dubuis revealed the latest evolution of its iconic Knights of the Round Table collection. The all-new timepiece is garnished with rare artistic mastery, outstanding craftsmanship, and unrestrained creativity.
The timepiece that required a year and a half to be created, features twelve hour-marked knights cast in 18k 750/1000 pink gold, each having its own unique postures. Through the complex art of micro-sculpture, each character is complete with medieval armor, plates, shield, and helmet, while their customized weapons are drawn ready to fight. The warriors are settled against a transparent blood-red flange developed from precious Murano glass. This artisanal rarity is also used to construct the dark and shiny texture of the black dial.
The evolved Knights of the Round Table timepiece is powered by an automatic Monobalancier RD821 caliber. All parts of this 45mm movement are executed with meticulous care, and according to the criteria of the Poinçon de Genève; one of the most exclusive stamps of certification in watchmaking today.
The crown of the watch and its protector is deliberately shaped like the guard of a sword, designed to appear as if a blade is stuck inside the watch, just like the Excalibur sword in the stone that Arthur was crowned a king for pulling free. A new transparent sapphire crystal ring under the bezel allows admiring the elaborate elements.
On the back of the case, the oscillating weight is completely redesigned with a circular finish composed of two woven layers of tilted pyramid shapes that create the appearance of castle-stained glass. Inspired by the triangular notches around the edge of the timepiece, this design choice offers a view of the weight moving inside the mosaic. Around the display, an engraving of the famous oath spoken, as the legend goes, by all knights who sought to defend King Arthur reads: “Around this table, the bravest knights will gather as equals. They will set forth in search of adventure, righting wrongs, protecting the weak and humbling the proud.”
A black calf leather strap, the first of the Knights of the Round Table collection to feature a Quick Release System, allows for easy interchangeability. The watch is offered in a limited series of 28 pieces and is available exclusively in Roger Dubuis boutiques.
Article Source: Lux Expose
