Where legend meets extraordinary craftsmanship. Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Excalibur Lady of the Lake: Hawthorn Edition, a jewellery watch inspired by Viviane, the mystical Lady of the Lake from Arthurian legend.
It is the latest chapter in a collection that turns myth into watchmaking, and one of the most decorative pieces the Geneva manufacture has made.
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The legend behind the Lady of the Lake
In the Arthurian stories, Viviane is the enchantress who presents the sword Excalibur to King Arthur. Roger Dubuis named its signature collection after that sword, and the Lady of the Lake line gives the story a feminine voice.
Even small details refer to the legend. The ring-shaped crown is a nod to the magic ring Viviane gives to Lancelot.
A dial of hawthorn blossoms
The new edition takes its theme from the hawthorn tree, which flowers in spring and carries bright red berries into autumn. The three-dimensional dial is built on a mother-of-pearl base, with sculpted white mother-of-pearl flowers and vibrant red sapphires for the berries.
A total of 147 diamonds are set across the centre of the Lady of the Lake dial, and the flower centres have their own diamond pistils. A small seconds flower in white mother-of-pearl sits at 6 o’clock, while rose gold indices with luminescent material run around the raised flange.
The case: 36mm of rose gold
The case measures 36mm across and 9.85mm thick, in 18k rose gold with brushed and polished surfaces. Diamonds are set into the segments of the fluted bezel, the central lugs and the sweeping flanks, so the watch sparkles from every angle.
Faceted rose gold hands complete the front, and the watch is water resistant to 30 metres.
The movement inside
Turn the watch over and the sapphire caseback reveals the RD830 automatic calibre. It beats at 4Hz, has 27 jewels and 183 components, and offers a 48-hour power reserve. The rotor is openworked in 22k rose gold, and the bridges are finished with Côtes de Genève and snailing.
Strap and finishing touches
The Lady of the Lake Hawthorn Edition is worn on a pearlescent red alligator strap with a rose gold pin buckle. The colour picks up the sapphire berries on the dial and gives the piece a seasonal warmth.
Specifications at a glance
- Case: 36mm x 9.85mm, 18k rose gold, diamond-set bezel, lugs and flanks
- Dial: mother-of-pearl, 147 diamonds, mother-of-pearl flowers, red sapphires
- Movement: RD830 automatic, 48-hour power reserve
- Water resistance: 30m
- Strap: red alligator with rose gold pin buckle
- Price: on request
The Lady of the Lake family
The Hawthorn Edition joins earlier versions of the the watch, including colourways such as Sylvan Green and grey, all built around the same 36mm Excalibur case. Each one interprets nature and legend in a different way, through colour, stones and dial textures.
What sets this edition apart is its autumn mood. The red berries and white blossoms make it feel seasonal, almost like a piece of high jewellery designed for winter evenings.
How to wear it
With so much detail on the dial, the the watch works best with simple jewellery and clean lines. Worn with a black dress or a tailored jacket, the red strap becomes the only accent you need.
Why it matters
High jewellery watches are often judged by their stones alone. What makes the the watch different is the storytelling: every element, from the crown to the flowers, connects to a single narrative. It is haute horlogerie, feminine elegance and myth in one object.
For collectors in the Gulf, where women’s high jewellery watches are a growing category, it is a strong example of how a manufacture known for bold, skeletonised designs can also create something delicate. Ask your nearest Roger Dubuis boutique for availability, as pieces like the the watch tend to be produced in small numbers.
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Sources: Monochrome Watches, Roger Dubuis