The Excalibur Bi-Retrograde Calendar by Roger Dubuis

This year, Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30th anniversary, and for the occasion, the company pays tribute to its co-founder’s favourite complication: the bi-retrograde display.

This function, previously featured in the Excalibur Grande Complication alongside a dozen other highly complex mechanisms, takes centre stage once again. The Maison has also introduced a less complicated, more classic edition to further honour the bi-retrograde display.

Also referred to as “the ecliptic counters” by the Maison a nod to their elliptical shape and distinctive role in indicating the months and date the design showcases a symmetrical dial layout. Enhanced by refined detailing, it pays homage to the Maison’s early creations from 1996.

Qin Gan

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Qin Gan, born in 1970 in the mountainous city of Chongqing in southwest China, is a second-generation watchmaker. His father, a respected local watchmaker, inspired Qin Gan's early interest in the craft. However, due to the devastating quartz crisis at the time, his father did not see a future for him in watchmaking. As a result, Qin Gan pursued studies in art and graphic design and began his career as a newspaper editor.

Despite spending 30 years working various jobs to make ends meet, Qin Gan never gave up his passion for exploring and experimenting with precision clockwork mechanisms. He has always been an active participant in the horological community, restoring watches and creating his own original timepieces.

In 2012, Qin Gan was appointed head watchmaker at Poly Hong Kong, where he managed the auction house’s watches and antique timepieces.

In 2017, Qin Gan established his own eponymous brand and crafted his first commercial model, the Pastorale, which he launched in 2021. Building on that experience, he has now introduced his new model, the Pastorale II.