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Roger Dubuis helped sponsor the 2016 Run to Monaco. |
The Run to Monaco undoubtedly qualifies as one of life’s
quintessential extraordinary experiences. This year, Roger Dubuis once again
partnered with the world’s most fun and glamorous race with its own incredible blend
of architectural and technical mechanics.
In May, Roger Dubuis supported a series of the most
accomplished vehicles ever built and stars of motor racing as they covered more
than 1,000 miles of Europe’s best driving roads. This incredible journey for
supercar owners from around the world combines exhilarating driving through
assiduously planned routes and stylish world-class experiences in breathtaking
settings.
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The race covered more than 1,000 miles. |
The heady cocktail of luxurious hotels, Michelin-starred
cuisine and exclusive Formula One involvement culminates in a vantage point
from a beautiful super yacht berthed right in the center of the action to experience
the Monaco Grand Prix, the jewel in the crown of motorsport.
Like Roger Dubuis timepieces, the Run to Monaco targets a
group of connoisseurs who appreciate the exquisite things life has to offer.
Bringing together a small number of lovers of great
mechanics and thrills, while achieving heights of luxury beyond the bounds of
any standard rally, there is nothing ostentatious in itself about the event,
which is instead the ultimate vehicle of pleasure and emotion.
Shared Ethos. Shared Experience
This lifestyle experience, together with the blend of superb
form, function and cutting-edge materials of which the world’s top supercars
are composed, are strongly reminiscent of the entire Roger Dubuis ethos. People
with style and a taste for luxury. Discreet individuals seeking different means
of self-expression. This is the world of Roger Dubuis.
Motoring entrepreneur and co-founder of the event Chris
Welch says: “This fifth edition of the Run to Monaco featured more surprises than
ever, including fabulous driving roads amid unspoiled scenery and spectacular evening
productions. We are delighted to be sharing this vision of high-mech, high-glam
with Roger Dubuis.”
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Lining up for the fifth edition of the Run to Monaco. |
Symbolic of this synergy, for the 2016 Run to Monaco, the
brand’s iconic Excalibur Automatic Skeleton appears in a dynamic new interpretation clad in a
high-tech composite known as carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC).
The use of this avant-garde material – twice as light and
twice as hard as steel – in the creation of the Excalibur Automatic Skeleton results
in a supremely sporty, patently technical look, although fans will need little reminding
of Excalibur’s traditional inherent assets.
Complementing the state-of-the-art materials and luxurious
leather typical of super cars, an alligator leather/rubber strap sets the
perfect finishing touch to the latest development from the maison.
“Despite its reputation for the ultimate in luxury, the Run to Monaco is pitched as a relaxed event. There is no rushing. What could be
more in keeping with our commitment to the exceptional and our perception of
time than the unparalleled and total quality of this unique mix that makes the
Run to Monaco so much more than just a drive?” asks Roger Dubuis’ CEO,
Jean-Marc Pontroué.
While there is no doubt that money cannot buy one
everything, it can certainly help in availing oneself of the finer things in
life, be they extraordinary experiences or exceptional objects. Now in its fifth
year of existence, the Run to Monaco has become the quintessential rendezvous
for some of the finest names in luxury and a fascinating backdrop for one of
the key players in groundbreaking fine watchmaking.
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Excalibur Skeleton Automatic |
Excalibur Skeleton Automatic
Technical Specifications
Case
Diameter: 42mm
Material: Carbon fiber sheet molding compound (SMC)
Thickness: 12.14mm
Water Resistance: 30m
Skeleton, black flange, red minute circle
Movement
Caliber: RD820SQ, self-winding with micro-rotor
Frequency: 4Hz (28,800 vph)
Decorations: Skeleton caliber with skeletonized micro-rotor
Functions: Hours and minutes
Power-reserve: Approximately 60 hours
Certification
Poinçon de Genève
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