The dial bears the skeletonised automatic cal. The openworked dial features a double-layered flange with screw-like hour indexes while the hands are made of PVD-coated white gold and filled with SuperLuminova for greater legibility. The Pirelli branding underscores the partnership with Roger Dubuis – the straps are made from championship winning tyres, with paperwork to prove it! The straps are still made from Pirelli’s race-winning tires, and the rest of the watch is identical to the earlier versions. To further distinguish the watch from earlier editions, the bezel echoes the design of Pirelli’s P.Zero colour-coded tires with outsized numerals at the half-hour marks and coloured inserts at the interims, lending it an even more distinctive look. The partially fluted black bezel can be easily detached from the case by turning it in a counterclockwise direction while reversing the motion secures it in place with a reassuring click. ![]() It works like the bayonet mount of a camera lens. The alignment guide points to release and mount the bezel. ![]() Whereas previously the bezel was affixed to the case, the bezel, along with the crown ring and strap, inspired by the pit stops in motorsport, can be changed using one of three kits, offered in Pirelli’s red, white and blue shades – with each colour available in a limited edition of 88 sets. Like earlier versions of the watch, the Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton features a 45mm all-black DLC titanium case, making it large but lightweight. How is this watch from Roger Dubuis inspired by racing pitstops?
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