Dare to be rare . Their determination to place technique in the service of beauty enables them to design creations that are aesthetically astonishing and radically different . Who knows how far their jointlydriven route may take them ? Doubtless through countless blistering accelerations and breath-taking bends .
The landmark unveiling of this new partnership was naturally staged at the heart of Lamborghini ’ s R & D department : the legendary Centro Stile . For the first time ever , the celebratory dinner was held right in the middle of the production lines of the famous Aventador . A well-known Italian track was privatised for the occasion and guests were thus able to enjoy the adrenaline rush of an unforgettable driving experience .
Time has an engine Manufacture Roger Dubuis technical specialists drew inspiration from the Lamborghini spirit in rising to the challenge of creating the first timepiece collection embodying their natural affinities . The Excalibur Aventador S now hits the track as the first horological expression of this high-speed partnership , channelling unreasonable sensations and exceptional power .
Determined to create an ultimate experience like sliding into a Lamborghini , the teams have shared their respective design skills . The resulting two models combine noble and high-tech materials while ensuring top-rate performance . These include multi-layered carbon and C-SMC carbon based on the same technology as that used for Lamborghini cars – a world premiere use of this material featured in the orange-liveried 8-piece limited edition .
Living up to the “ Powered by Raging Mechanics ” signature , the Excalibur Aventador S is indeed driven by an outstanding ‘ engine ’ in the shape of the specially developed Duotor calibre . This Lamborghini-exclusive Roger Dubuis movement embodies an ongoing evolution of the Maison ’ s expertise , entirely reinterpreted in light of this automobile alliance . Inspired by power in keeping with the proud Lamborghini tradition , and fuelled by the flair for technological complexity shared by the Genevabased Manufacture .
The Duotor calibre is notably distinguished by engine strut bars revisiting the iconic Roger Dubuis Astral Skeleton principle , striking an astounding contrast with the rest of the movement , as if the engine ‘ hood ’ were transparent . Recalling the performance-enhancing longitudinal placement of Lamborghini engines tailored to the design of the sleek , streamlined cars , the double balance wheel is inclined at a similar angle , supported and highlighted by holders shaped like triangular wheel suspension assemblies .
The challenge lay in associating these materials with a sporting and sophisticated look , while maintaining an innate sense of luxury and prestige . The Roger Dubuis engineers and designers created a charismatic power control display forming a central signature in the middle of the watch – just like in the super sports car .
The Excalibur Aventador S is available in two interpretations epitomising the “ Dare to be rare ” concept through respective 88- and 8-piece limited editions . The former bears the inimitable Lamborghini “ Giallo Orion ” yellow paint code picked up in a number of design features , while the even more exclusive series comes in “ Arancio Argos ”.
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