ReviewGoing Full Throttle With The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Huracán

Like all superheroes, every great car company has an epic backstory. Following suit, the origin story of Lamborghini is quite extraordinary and one with countless twists, turns, and victories—all originating from a clash with another Italian industrial titan, Ferrari. Ask any motor-head of a certain age what posters one could have seen on their childhood bedroom walls. There’s a good chance there was at least one featuring a Lamborghini Countach or a Diablo.

The only thing that has changed is the shift in medium—from bedroom posters to desktop and smartphone wallpapers. And to this day, the DNA of Lamborghini remains unscathed, with the company producing the most enticing supercars on the planet. Driving a Lamborghini is definitely a statement, and the Huracán, even more so. They’re loud, perform incredibly, and command attention wherever they go. Wearing the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Huracán, inspired by Lamborghini’s entry-level supercar, feels just the same.

What’s unique about this timepiece is the synergy that both, Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini, have managed to achieve, without one overpowering the other

Unmistakably Lamborghini

A glimpse of this watch is enough to descry the thoroughbred DNA of the automaker. Within the 45mm titanium case, you’ll notice several features that present parallels with the Lamborghini Huracán. The movement bridge, for example, is modelled after the strut bar of the car’s V10 engine. A honeycomb structure on the main plate imitates its air grilles. There are speedometer-style numerals in the date window, a rotor similar to that of the Huracán’s rim, and a crown that looks like a wheel nut. Even if Lamborghini had chosen not to label this watch, the resemblance would have been as clear as day.

Thoroughbred Craftsmanship

Made specifically for this watch, the calibre RD630 was developed in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the brand’s motorsport division. This workhorse of an engine features a balance wheel tilted at a 12-degree angle, and a twin-barrel power supply, giving it a 60-hour power reserve. The self-winding mechanical calibre also offers a date function. This exquisite watch is outfitted with a special Pirelli-branded rubber strap.

Made specifically for the Excalibur Huracán, the calibre RD630 was developed in collaboration with Lamborghini Squadra Corse, the brand’s motorsport division

The calibre RD630 features a balance wheel tilted at a 12-degree angle, and a twin-barrel power supply, giving it a 60-hour power reserve

What’s unique about this timepiece is the synergy that both brands have managed to achieve, without one overpowering the other. This watch is unquestionably a Roger Dubuis, and undoubtedly a Lamborghini. It comes as no surprise how closely linked the worlds of automobiles and horology are, considering that they both necessitate master craftsmanship and technical supremacy. And the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Huracán is a superlative bridge between the two.

The 88-piece limited edition Excalibur Huracán Performante adds red accents to the case, hands and dial

The Excalibur Huracán is undoubtedly a bold statement on your wrist

The movement bridge is modelled after the strut bar of the Lamborghini Huracán’s V10 engine, and a honeycomb structure on the main plate of the Performante imitates its air grilles

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