Excalibur Table Ronde by Roger Dubuis

One of the commandments of the Knights of the Round Table is: “Be valiant in battle and generous in spirit.” This is exactly how the Roger Dubuis credo can be formulated. Inspired by the exploits of King Arthur’s associates, the masters of the Geneva manufactory created a limited edition of 88 copies, bearing the imprint of originality, design courage and historical value. Twelve famous heroes with swords cast in gold, made with careful observance of the craft traditions of the past, are located around the circumference of the dial made in the technique of “hot enamel”, which hides the automatic caliber RD821. This scene has become a symbol of its time. The most outstanding exploits of King Arthur’s knights originate in the Round Table meetings.

The glorious age of knights, where duels bring out the bravest, and generosity to the defeated is sanctified by tradition… Welcome to the Warrior’s themed world, inspired by the legends of the Knights of the Round Table, the search for the Grail and exploits for the glory of the motherland! In those days, everyone chose their own destiny. A valiant knight who wanted to cover himself with glory was obliged to show courage. In the Warrior’s world, fearlessness is one of the key values along with self-discipline and strict self-discipline.

To this day, the medieval legend of the wizard Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table is one of the most popular legends. The legend of their exploits glorifies strength and reverence as the main benefactors. Roger Dubuis designers were inspired by the image of the legendary King Arthur’s Round Table, recreated by the English monarch Henry VIII in his ancestral castle in Winchester.

The vitality of this legend is explained by the universal nature of the tales about Camelot Castle, whose owner, King Arthur, bravely defends his lands from the invasion of enemies. Most of his military exploits took place in the Broceliande forest, and his companions were the most noble and brave knights, whose strength can only be compared with the greatness of the soul.Their courage knows no bounds, their faith is unshakable – they went down in history as the Knights of the Round Table.

Courage and bravery were their highest values.

According to legend, they won victory after victory, joining the battle in the name of goodness and justice. The chivalrous valor of King Arthur’s vassals, whose heroic deeds have remained in the centuries, was most vividly manifested in the history of the search for the Holy Grail. The precious cup was delivered to his master by Lancelot, the most courageous and noble of the knights. For this, he was honored to sit at the Round Table. According to Merlin’s prophecy, “only the most worthy of war will be called to sit at a table where all places are equally honorable. From this hall, they will go to meet their fate to restore justice, protect the weak and the wronged, punish cruelty and evil.” It is here that the starting point of all exploits is located. It is here that the legendary chronicle of their adventures originates. It is here that everything is magically intertwined from the very first moment. It is here that everyone takes an oath: with equal zeal, twelve knights devoted to King Arthur swear to achieve the impossible, accept the challenges of fate and go to the bitter end.

The pursuit of excellence has become the guiding star of Roger Dubuis, so it is not surprising that when creating the new outstanding Excalibur Table Ronde model, the designers of the famous Geneva House turned to the legend of King Arthur. The watch, released in a limited edition of 88 copies, reproduces the scene of the Round Table meeting with amazing accuracy. This legendary model, clad in a rose gold case with a diameter of 45 mm, presents all the distinctive features of the Excalibur line: an impressive case, a fluted bezel, a reliable crown safety device and triple bracelet fasteners.

The energetic silhouette, clearly marked facets – the dial organically continues the bright design of the model. The twelve figures of the knights of the Round Table with golden swords decorating it are made by real masters of their craft. They form a perfect circle, acting as hour markers. Each knight figurine is cast in gold and hand-finished with exquisite precision. The result of this incredibly complex work, carried out by talented craftsmen using traditional techniques, were 12 miniature (7 mm in height) knights. To fully appreciate this unique watch masterpiece, you need a magnifying glass: only with its help can you verify the exceptionally high accuracy of the execution.

This watch, which has absorbed rich artistic and technical traditions, can rightfully be considered a real work of art. The dial made in the technique of “hot enamel”, the central element of the model, expressively emphasizes the thematic component of the watch with a rich color palette. The reverse side of the case is decorated with a lacquered coat of arms and the words of the famous oath engraved around its circumference, testifying to the courage of the knights of the Round Table.

Another advantage of this model is the new generation automatic calibre RD821 with an indication of hours and minutes. The guarantee of impeccable quality has always been one of the key objectives of Roger Dubuis, which is why both the mechanism and the watch as a whole have been certified by the Geneva brand. Thanks to such a principled approach to quality assurance , Excalibur Table Ronde exceeds the strictest requirements for high-end watchmaking. Not to mention that for its owner it is also an opportunity to touch the legend.