In the furthest reaches of expressive watchmaking, artistry and innovation have crossed celestial paths once more as Roger Dubuis and Dr Woo continue their cosmic journey in design with the introduction of the Excalibur Dr Woo Monobalancier - described as a stellar meeting point of Hyper Horology and exquisite tattoo art.
Following an astonishing Monotourbillon release in 2021, this is the second dedicated launch between these two partners. This time, iconic tattoo artist Dr Woo steps back into Roger Dubuis’ most important room, the Manufacture itself, to lend his skillful touch to the Excalibur Monobalancier.
"In 2022, this renowned timepiece was recrafted and reshaped with clean-cut lines along the case and movement, and a palette of modern materials, turning it into the perfectplayground for the Maison’s collaboration with its Urban Culture Tribe. Through exceptional skill and watchmaking ingenuity, the Excalibur Monobalancier is now the ultimate canvas for creativity," a press statement noted.
With the invention of Hyper Horology, Roger Dubuis has continually sought to upturn the rules and drive traditional watchmaking into a contemporary new era through daring craftsmanship, performance and innovation. Likewise, Dr Woo is a master of his art and a respected name within the urban culture scene. Together, Roger Dubuis and Dr Woo are the perfect companions for design exploration.
The voyage into this powerful Monobalancier watch begins on the dial, where three celestial bodies take centre stage.
Between 10 and 11 o’clock, one will find the fiery rotation of the sun, laser-engraved with meticulous lines, shapes, and dots on a PVD black brass plate. Covering the calibre’s micro-rotor, the plate is in constant motion, churning quickly and hypnotically as the wearer moves their wrist.
Next is the earth. Covering the barrel, between 4 and 5 o’clock, this revolving energy source is once again embellished with Dr Woo’s delicate art and is ingeniously linked to the turning of the watch’s hands.
Finally, the design journey passes via the moon. A slender crescent at 8 o’clock, adorned in fine circles and lines, and beautifully revealing the inner workings of the balance wheel beneath.
Talking about the new Monobalancier timepiece, Dr Woo says, “Within this design, we were able to contemplate the way time moves in our galaxy, as our own solar system is such an incredible place of enduring rhythms and shifting patterns. With their one-of-a-kind Hyper Horology approach, Roger Dubuis delivered a truly powerful and innovative platform for our creativity to flow.”
The new Excalibur Dr Woo Monobalancier is housed within a sleek black ceramic case. This 42mm ceramic case is engraved with Dr Woo’s symbolic language.
The Excalibur Dr Woo Monobalancier is powered by the automatic RD720SQ - a calibre already well-known for its performance.
Limited to just 28 pieces, the Excalibur Dr Woo Monobalancier is instantly collectible and provides the opportunity to share in a truly unique collaboration.