Excalibur Flying Tourbillon & Skeleton — Star-Bridge Architecture Guide
The Roger Dubuis super clone collection — the most architecturally aggressive expression of skeletonised horology in the replica market. The Excalibur line is defined by total mechanical transparency: star-shaped bridge geometry, flying tourbillon cages suspended without upper support, and ultra-lightweight cases milled from titanium and forged carbon. Unlike standard replica watches that conceal generic movements behind decorative plates, our premium super clones replicate the RD caliber architecture with the correct bridge layout, DLC finishing, and Geneva Seal-standard chamfering across every visible surface.
Excalibur Skeleton & Tourbillon References
- Excalibur Skeleton Flying Tourbillon RDDBEX0479 — 45mm titanium case, manual-wind clone RD505SQ caliber, flying tourbillon cage rotating at 7 o’clock with no upper bridge support, Celtic cross-shaped tourbillon frame, star-shaped bridge layout, DLC-treated dark grey finishing throughout
- Excalibur Spider Skeleton Tourbillon RDDBEX0545 — 42mm multi-layer case construction in grade 5 titanium with rubberised components, manual-wind flying tourbillon, floating star bridges for maximum gear-train visibility, high-tactile rubber crown and lug inserts
- Excalibur Skeleton Tourbillon RDDBEX0938 — 42mm rose gold-tone case, manual-wind flying tourbillon, alligator strap, skeletonised architecture with the same star bridge geometry as the titanium references in a warmer metal configuration
Collector Notes: The Flying Tourbillon & Star Geometry
The technical benchmark for a Roger Dubuis super clone is the flying tourbillon construction. A genuine flying tourbillon is supported by a single-sided bridge with no upper structure — the cage appears to rotate unsupported. Lower-tier replicas frequently use open-heart balance wheels that imitate the visual of a tourbillon without the actual complication. Our Excalibur super clones feature functional 60-second flying tourbillon cages, verified for correct rotation timing before dispatch.
The star-shaped bridge arrangement is the second inspection criterion. Bridges must be arranged to form the six-point star pattern when viewed from the dial side, with each bridge arm chamfered and bead-blasted to produce the correct contrast between matte and polished surfaces. On the Spider references, the rubberised crown and lug inserts are checked for correct alignment against the titanium caseband — a tolerance point where inferior builds show visible misalignment. Every caliber’s beat rate, tourbillon cage stability, and bridge finishing is verified via our pre-shipment quality control process.
