First Look: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III

Roger Dubuis replica and the illustrious tattoo artist continue their interstellar journey.

Founded in 1995, luxury watch brand Roger Dubuis has teamed up with celebrity tattoo artist Brian Woo for its third watch creation. The Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III perfectly combines the essence of watchmaking craftsmanship with the art of tattooing, showcasing the deep connection between Roger Dubuis and Brian Woo, aka Dr. Woo, who is regarded by tattoo connoisseurs as one of the world’s top tattoo artists.

Roger Dubuis x Dr. Woo: Two Worlds, One Clear Overlap
Neither of them is mainstream. For more than three decades, Roger Dubuis has been revolutionizing traditional watchmaking, while the tattoo master has captured the hearts of fans around the world with his monochrome fine line and dot painting techniques, which come to life on the skin of his customers with a single needle.

Whether it is the Swiss watchmaker who describes his concept as a super watch, or the American ink master with an international fan base, superb technology and unique subversive design are what make them so attractive.

The journey of the universe continues
However, there are differences between the two. The Roger Dubuis brand – especially its Excalibur series dedicated to hollow craftsmanship – is characterized by grand and breathtaking works, while Dr. Wu represents minimalism and delicate filigree design. Now, the third collaboration between the two has once again confirmed their mutual understanding, just like the Excalibur Monotourbillon fake watch launched in 2021, which forms the technical basis of the eponymous complication watch.

After the 2023 launch of the Excalibur Monobalancier in a ceramic case with artistic representations of the sun, earth and moon, the watchmaker and tattoo artist duo are once again bringing a whirlwind to the wrist: the Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III, limited to 28 pieces – this time with the theme “Mission for Galactic Peace”.

“Roger Dubuis’s individual approach to life is inspiring – and it fits in with my own artistic self-image. This is something we have in common,” explains Dr. Woo. His work is often inspired by natural patterns, geometric shapes and text. Three elements in particular characterize his work: spiders, a mysterious symbolic language and flying rockets. “I am always guided by exploration. With this new watch, we not only embark on a journey into space, but also into our own creativity and watchmaking,” says the tattoo artist.

The new watch symbolically takes the wearer into the immensity of the universe, leading them to explore a swirling galaxy 31 million light years away. Two years ago, the James Webb Telescope captured the spiral structure of this galaxy for the first time, and it immediately captured the attention of astronomers. For many, it is one of the most beautiful and striking objects in the deep sky, and its spiral arms are believed to be the birthplace of new stars in the universe.

Today, this swirling galaxy has even inspired the creation of the new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III watch. However, its charm is far more than just visual. The clockwise rotation of the galaxy clearly indicates the functional operation of the tourbillon complication. When you immerse yourself in the exquisite world of this watch, you will feel that it is almost overshadowed by the many messages and symbols contained in the Excalibur best luxury watches.

A brief digression on the Roger Dubuis Excalibur collection
Since its creation in the early 21st century, this collection has fascinated watch lovers with its striking star-shaped skeleton movements. Roger Dubuis regards them as works of art rather than technical timepieces. In fact, they were designed as skeleton movements from the beginning, perfectly combining aesthetics and functionality. They are the heart of the Excalibur watch, giving the designers plenty of room for creativity and imagination.

Mirror and dial of the Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III
Usually, the mirror is designed to protect the dial and make it as inconspicuous as possible. But not in this watch. During the manufacturing process of this often overlooked component, it was three-dimensionally constructed and decorated with rose gold. The focal point of this exquisite work is Dr. Wu’s rocket and its star-shaped trail – engraved with the words “We come in peace”. In addition, Dr. Wu’s spider crawls on the mirror at 10 o’clock, laser-engraved and filled with black paint. Next to it is a rose gold nebula, rotating around the laser-engraved black hole. But that’s not all.

Turning the watch upside down not only defies the laws of the universe – escaping a black hole is impossible – but also invites you to embark on an exciting journey to explore the intricate microcosm of the Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III watch. Now you are looking at the exit of the black hole, surrounded by a checkerboard-like metal spiral pattern. If aliens – or anything else – were to get their hands on this watch, their mission would be to decipher the words engraved in a circle on the lower sapphire crystal: “Let us explore the mysteries of the universe together and unlock the secrets of the universe. Whoever finds this message, please know that we are seekers of knowledge and explorers of the unknown.” exact replica watches

Turn your gaze back to the dial, and through the mirror, the galactic world is clearly visible. At 1 o’clock, the round case is matte black and decorated with rose gold planetary orbits, distant galaxy rings and nebula patterns. The universe of the dial is perfectly presented by the rhodium-plated double-sided altitude ring and rose gold-plated hour markers.

Movement
Despite its desire to communicate with alien life forms and its love of symbolism, the watch is still a watch; therefore, its purpose is to accurately tell the time – no matter where it is in our solar system.

The RD515 in-house movement is a key contributor, with its unique flying tourbillon at 7 o’clock – a Roger Dubuis signature design. The Excalibur Dr. Woo Monotourbillon Episode III has cleverly improved on this. While the lower frame remains in titanium, the upper bridge has been pared down to a minimalist form with just three arms, making room for another iconic element – ​​how could it not? The mirror-polished stainless steel spiral, inspired by the whirlpool galaxy, complements the smoothly spinning tourbillon below it, creating a truly space-like feel.

The manually wound RD515 movement has a 72-hour power reserve and is made up of 193 movement parts, all of which are hand-finished with 16 surface treatments in total. It also bears the Poinçon de Genève, a legally protected quality and origin certification for mechanical watches manufactured and regulated in the Canton of Geneva. richard mille rm 11-03 mclaren flyback chronograph

Case, Bezel and Bracelet
The titanium case, water-resistant to 10 bar, 42 mm in diameter and 12.62 mm thick, provides a solid frame for a journey through time and space. Surrounding the case is a 750 rose gold bezel engraved with more of Dr. Wu’s inscriptions – which are equally confusing to humans. These inscriptions also appear on the middle links of the interchangeable titanium and rose gold bracelet, which is fitted with a triple folding clasp.