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Roger Dubuis has introduced the Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy, a 28-piece limited edition that gives its Knights of the Round Table series a Japanese historical theme. The 45mm pink-gold watch features 12 hand-sculpted and engraved samurai helmets, an Edo Castle-inspired dial centerpiece and the automatic RD821 caliber.
Roger Dubuis has introduced the Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy, a 28-piece limited edition that replaces the European fighters familiar from its Knights of the Round Table watches with 12 hand-sculpted samurai helmets. The 45mm watch is made in 18K pink gold and centers its dial on an interpretation of Edo Castle, tying the collection’s elaborate métiers d’art work to Japan’s early-17th-century unification.
The helmets, or kabuto, represent commanders associated with Japan’s unification and the founding of the Tokugawa shogunate. The dial places Tokugawa Ieyasu at 12 o’clock; his helmet bears a fern motif associated with prosperity and longevity. Other positions feature the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa and additional figures from the period. Roger Dubuis consulted Frederik Cryns, a professor of Japanese history, on the historical interpretation of the commanders and their headgear.
Each kabuto is sculpted from 18K pink gold and hand-engraved, with two to three days of work required for each helmet, according to Design Milk’s report. At the dial’s center, a layered miniature interpretation of Edo Castle uses polishing, circular brushing and shot-blasting to distinguish architectural details. The deep blue finish is described as recalling indigo dye used in traditional samurai garments.
Inside, the watch runs on Roger Dubuis’s RD821 self-winding caliber, whose components receive 14 finishing techniques, the report says. The timepiece carries Poinçon de Genève certification, which sets standards for craftsmanship, finishing and mechanical performance. Roger Dubuis has not stated a price; the company is offering it upon request.
A Japanese Chapter for Excalibur
The Kabuto Legacy changes the visual language of a line built around the image of armed knights. Instead of arranging miniature European figures around the dial, Roger Dubuis uses Japanese helmets to tell a story about commanders and political unification. That gives the edition a distinct historical subject while keeping the series’ focus on detailed handwork.
The release also highlights how luxury watch brands combine decorative craft with mechanical specifications. Here, the gold micro-sculptures and castle centerpiece are the most visible features, while the automatic movement and Geneva certification supply the technical and finishing credentials. The edition is limited to 28 watches, so it is a highly restricted release rather than a broadly available addition to the collection.
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From Knights to Kabuto
The Excalibur collection began in 2005 with a new case design and skeletonized mechanical movements, according to Design Milk. Roger Dubuis introduced the first Knights of the Round Table edition in 2013. That series was limited to 28 pieces and arranged 12 individually hand-engraved knights around the dial, with their swords directed toward its center.
Later editions continued the medieval theme, with a Chinese Zodiac reference in 2021 as an exception, Design Milk reported. The Kabuto Legacy is the series’ latest departure from traditional European fighters. Its helmets refer to a period when kabuto served both as protective armor and as a way to distinguish commanders through individualized ornamentation.
“Each is micro-sculpted from 18K pink gold and hand-engraved, requiring two to three days of work.”
— Design Milk
Price and Availability Details
The report does not provide a retail price, delivery schedule, or details about where the 28 watches will be sold. It says only that pricing is available upon request. The source also does not give technical specifications such as the movement’s power reserve, frequency or water resistance, so those details cannot be confirmed from the available material.
Awaiting Sales Information
Roger Dubuis has announced the limited-edition model, but further commercial details remain outstanding. Prospective buyers will need to request pricing from the brand or its authorized retailers. No release date or sales schedule is provided in the report, and no additional production beyond the stated 28-piece limit has been announced.
Key Questions
What is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy?
It is a 28-piece limited-edition watch in the Excalibur Knights of the Round Table line, featuring samurai helmets and an Edo Castle-inspired centerpiece.
What do the helmets on the dial represent?
The 12 kabuto represent commanders associated with Japan’s unification and the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate in the early 17th century. Roger Dubuis consulted Japanese history professor Frederik Cryns on the historical interpretation.
What movement powers the watch?
The watch uses Roger Dubuis’s RD821 self-winding caliber. Design Milk reports that its components receive 14 distinct finishing techniques.
How much does the Kabuto Legacy cost?
The reported price is available upon request. No specific retail price is given in the source material.
How many watches will be made?
Roger Dubuis has limited the Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy to 28 pieces.
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