Roger Dubuis' Latest Knights of the Round Table Edition transforms medieval legend into a 28-piece limited edition masterwork.

In the rarefied realm where haute horology meets high fashion, Roger Dubuis has long occupied a throne of its own making. The Swiss watchmaker's latest creation&mdash;the Excalibur Knights of the Round Table, The Enchanter Merlin&mdash;doesn't simply tell time; it conjures an entire universe of Arthurian legend onto the wrist, complete with crystalline palaces, devoted knights, and a touch of the enchanter's own magic.
This is the second chapter in Roger Dubuis's ongoing "Tale of Merlin" saga, and it reads like a love letter written in precious metals, rare gemstones, and watchmaking virtuosity that borders on the alchemical.

A Crystal Palace for the Modern Collector

The narrative inspiration behind this 28-piece limited edition is as romantic as haute horology gets. Drawing from medieval folklore, the dial pays homage to the glittering crystal palace that Merlin constructed for the Lady of the Lake&mdash;a structure so perfectly illusory that it appeared invisible to all but the initiated. It's a fitting metaphor for a watch that reveals its secrets only to those who understand the language of fine craftsmanship.
The dial itself is a technical and aesthetic tour de force. Constructed from an 18-karat pink gold base plate, it features 56 meticulously positioned columns that create a three-dimensional landscape of contrasts. Nine columns crafted from Murano-style glass catch and refract light like medieval stained glass windows. Nineteen polished white enamel columns stand alongside ten in matte white enamel, creating textural dialogue. Nine rhodium-plated gold columns and nine in polished 18-karat pink gold complete the composition, with heights ranging from a delicate 0.2mm to a dramatic 3.7mm.

But the true showstopper lies beneath: a layer of crystallized ruthenium, part of the rare platinum family, that glimmers like diamond dust scattered across a still lake. This is Roger Dubuis demonstrating its materials mastery&mdash;the crystallization process is complex, demanding, and utterly mesmerizing in its execution.

The Invisibility Setting: Where Gemcraft Meets Sorcery

In a horological first for the Maison, Roger Dubuis introduces the "invisibility setting"&mdash;a technique that seems borrowed from Merlin's own playbook. Nine hexagonal diamonds crown the rhodium-plated gold columns, each stone cut with masculine edges rather than the traditional rounded bottom. This rare geometric cut ensures maximum light reflection and angular visibility.
The magic lies in how these diamonds are secured. Rather than traditional prongs or bezels, each gemstone is clipped into hidden grooves at the column's summit, creating a seamless, almost illusory transition between metal and stone. The effect is pure enchantment: diamonds that appear to float, defying both gravity and conventional jewelry techniques.

It's the kind of innovation that speaks to fashion's current fascination with the invisible&mdash;from barely-there sandals to transparent materials that play with perception and presence.

Encircling the dial, twelve Arthurian knights maintain their eternal vigil, each positioned at an hour marker, each captured mid-motion as though frozen in a moment of medieval heroism. These aren't generic figurines&mdash;each six-millimeter-tall knight possesses distinct personality, carved by master engravers who devote two to three days to each miniature sculpture.
The creation process reads like a fashion atelier's couture workflow: elaborate sketches evolve into meticulously sculpted resin prototypes, transformed through 3D scanning, then cast in 18-karat pink gold. The final artisanal touch comes from engravers who carve the thinnest sword blades, etch helmet lines finer than embroidery thread, and apply black patina to enhance contrast and reveal the depth within each figure.

A sapphire window beneath the bezel allows wearers to appreciate these guardians from multiple angles&mdash;a thoughtful detail that mirrors fashion's growing emphasis on 360-degree design and multidimensional presentation.

The Poin&ccedil;on de Gen&egrave;ve: A Seal of Excellence

Beneath this theatrical dial beats the RD821 calibre, an automatic movement entirely conceived and assembled at Roger Dubuis's integrated manufacture in Geneva. Comprising 172 components, the movement showcases fourteen distinctive types of hand-finishing&mdash;a prerequisite for earning the prestigious Poin&ccedil;on de Gen&egrave;ve certification, Swiss horology's most demanding quality hallmark.
The 45mm case in 18-karat pink gold features a crown protector shaped like a sword guard, evoking the legendary blade Arthur pulled from stone. The exhibition caseback reveals a 360-degree oscillating weight designed to resemble medieval stained glass, its arms crafted in rhodium-plated 18-karat pink gold&mdash;proof that Roger Dubuis balances expressive aesthetics with uncompromising mechanical function.

Limited Edition Luxury: Only 28 Will Exist

Only 28 examples of The Enchanter Merlin will be produced, making ownership not just rare but virtually mythical&mdash;appropriate for a watch inspired by the architect of Camelot's legendary fellowship.
Each timepiece arrives on a white leather strap with Roger Dubuis's Quick Release system and bears the engraved quote that has graced every Knights of the Round Table model since 2013: "Around this table, the bravest knights will gather as equals. They will set forth in search of adventure, righting wrongs, protecting the weak and humbling the proud."

It's a mission statement that resonates beyond horology, speaking to fashion's own ongoing quest for meaningful craftsmanship and authentic storytelling in an age of mass production.
The Excalibur Knights of the Round Table, The Enchanter Merlin, represents haute horology at its most theatrical and technically accomplished. This isn't a watch for the minimalist aesthetic&mdash;it's a statement piece that demands attention, rewards close inspection, and tells a story older than fashion itself.

For collectors who view timepieces as wearable art and conversation starters, who appreciate the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation, and who aren't afraid to wear their legends on their sleeve (or wrist), Roger Dubuis has conjured something genuinely magical.
In Merlin's tale, the crystal palace protected the Lady of the Lake. In Roger Dubuis's hands, this timepiece protects something equally precious: the tradition of truly expressive, boundary-pushing haute horology that refuses to compromise artistry for convention.
The Excalibur Knights of the Round Table, The Enchanter Merlin, is available in limited quantities through Roger Dubuis boutiques and authorized retailers worldwide.
For more information, visit <a href="https://rogerdubuis.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rogerdubuis.com</a>

Roger Dubuis Weaves Arthurian Magic Into High Horology With The Enchanter Merlin Timepiece

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