The latest addition to Roger Dubuis HYPER WATCH category
A grandiose title for an exquisite timepiece. Behold the Roger Dubuis ORBIS IN MACHINA CENTRAL MONOTOURBILLON.
Roger Dubuis Introduces the Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon
In a bold move blending cutting-edge engineering with timeless craftsmanship, Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon. This exquisite timepiece from the renowned Swiss Maison showcases a striking juxtaposition of modern design and traditional watchmaking artistry. Crafted in luxurious 18K pink gold, the watch features a sapphire crystal case and an open case back, revealing intricate inner workings that pay homage to generations of watchmakers.
At the heart of the Orbis in Machina is its RD115 calibre, a manual-winding movement equipped with a central flying monotourbillon. This innovative mechanism boasts a variable inertia balance wheel and an impressive 72-hour power reserve, embodying Roger Dubuis’s commitment to technical excellence and precision.
The watch’s dial, also crafted from 18K pink gold, is adorned with concentric circles in contrasting shades of pink gold and grey, offering a multi-layered design that exposes the skeletonized architecture beneath. Innovative flying hands operated by a patent-pending system further underscore the watch’s avant-garde appeal.
Limited to just 28 pieces worldwide, the Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon is not only a masterpiece of horology but also a collector’s dream. Each piece is meticulously decorated with shot-blasted, trued-up, and circular grained plates and bridges, enhanced with NAC coating for durability and aesthetic allure.
With its fusion of ingenuity and luxury, the Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon stands as a testament to Roger Dubuis’s reputation for pushing boundaries in the world of haute horlogerie.
Author’s take: Roger Dubuis is renowned for creating standout masterpieces in the watch industry, and this timepiece is no exception. As part of Roger Dubuis's Hyper Watch series, it demonstrates what can be achieved when cost is not a limiting factor—truly pushing the boundaries of watchmaking. Is it an artwork? A watch? Perhaps both. What's certain is that it defies conventional design, standing apart from any other watch we've encountered before.