The legend of the sword in the stone and the journey to become a great king, the protector of the kingdom of England of King Arthur is probably not unfamiliar to many of us, but not many people know the name of the legendary sword Excalibur, the name that Roger Dubuis named for a new product line of his from 2005.
Carrying the name of the legendary sword, the Excalibur collection by Roger Dubuis is inspired by the courage of the knights of the round table on their quest for the holy grail. With the success of 3 previous collections Monégasque for gamblers (Casino and Gambling), Pulsion for adventurers and Velvet for women, bringing inspiration from history and knight spirit to Excalibur collection is how Roger Dubuis wants to create a collection that is disruptive and can conquer haute horology enthusiasts.

After more than 17 years since its launch, with oversized design, high-end craftsmanship materials, Excalibur has become an iconic collection of Roger Dubuis. Not only that Roger Dubuis brings many improvements on movements that defy modern architecture and high level of finishing that achieve prestigious Gerneva mark (Gerneva Seal/Poinçon de Genève).
ROGER DUBUIS EXCALIBUR SMALL SECOND 42MM RDDBBEX0442 is one of the most accessible watches in the collection and thanks to ICS Authentic for letting me borrow and experience this unique watch.

RDDBBEX0442 is a watch with “Bold Design” style – disruptive, different and impressive for anyone who suddenly sees it on someone else’s wrist. With 42mm face size, 9mm thinness, lug to lug 48mm. Case and buckle of RDDBBEX0442 are made of 18K rose gold (AU750) and 17 diamonds are set on buckle. The lug strap design is wide and divided into 2 unique parts. RDDBBEX0442 will suit you guys with wrists from 17cm.

Equipped with inhouse movement RD640 consisting of 198 parts, 35 jewels, 52 hours power reserve, 28800bph frequency and using micro-rotor with Ceramic Ball Bearing – rotating axis using ceramic balls and stamped with prestigious Gerneva Seal (Hallmark of Geneva/ poinçon de Genève).
The dial of EXCALIBUR SMALL SECOND is meticulously finished with black lacquered Roman numerals that are stylized and extended to center of dial, helping dial look less empty. Dial champagne color brushed radial and small second window at 9 o’clock position are finished with concentric circle pattern separated showing meticulousness in Roger Dubuis’s craftsmanship.

My wrist size is 18.5cm EXCALIBUR SMALL SECOND on my hand is quite fit, however part of strap uses quite hard and wide lug width so it doesn’t give best wearing experience. If I own EXCALIBUR I will look for rubber strap or make new leather strap that will surely overcome this point. Moreover you will feel movement of rotor because part of axis using ceramic ball bearing (ceramic axis) will make sound. It’s quite interesting when you feel energy conversion from movement of your hand to energy stored in power reserve.

With less than 240 million VND (roughly USD 11K) , you will own a bargain if you buy EXCALIBUR SMALL SECOND RDDBBEX0442 from famous brand Roger Dubuis in watch industry. Personalized design, top-notch movement finishing will show watch playing taste of owner. You will surely get compliments from people when wearing it on your hand.