Roger Dubuis has released the Excalibur Twofold, a model with two faces: Anakin Skywalker during the day and Darth Vader at midnight.
Roger Dubuis "Excalibur Twofold"
Manual-winding double flying tourbillon. 28 jewels. 21,600 vph. Mineral composite fiber case (45mm diameter). Power reserve: approximately 50 hours. Water resistant to 30m. Limited to 8 pieces worldwide. Price: 32,164,000 yen (excluding tax). Pre-orders and sales will begin in July.
Equipped with world-first technology
This model contains three world firsts.
Unique mineral composite fiber
Firstly, the angles of the caliber and rubber strap are treated with luminesce for the first time. The 45mm bezel and case are crafted from Mineral Composite Fibre (MCF), a pure white synthetic material made of 99.9% silica, a first in Haute Horlogerie. This unique Mineral Composite Fibre is created using the Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) process, a specialty of Roger Dubuis' engineers.
Dramatically bright and long-lasting glow in the dark
The second technology is the lighting of the upper plate of the movement, made of MCF (Mineral Composite Fiber), from all angles. The special patented Super-LumiNova technology allows the light to last 60% longer than regular luminescent materials.
Shining strap parts
The third technology is the luminescent coating applied to the two-fold strap, made from the company's proprietary FKM rubber material. The world's first technology, LumiSuperBiwiNova™, allows the strap parts to glow like a signature in the dark.
Anakin Skywalker during the day
Darth Vader at Midnight
