Roger Dubuis / Excalibur / RDDBEX0938
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Skeleton Tourbillon RDDBEX0938 Red 42mm Super Clone Watch
Red perimeter, rose-gold-tone case and black openworked bridge network.
$2,499.00 Original price was: $2,499.00.$1,659.00Current price is: $1,659.00.
The red chapter ring and patterned strap turn the openworked Excalibur dial into a vivid red-and-warm-metal composition.
Put RDDBEX0938 beside the green RDDBEX0939 and blue RDDBEX0940 when color is deciding the purchase. Red gives the warm case the most energetic contrast and works especially well with a monochrome wardrobe. Green feels more graphic and unusual; blue is cooler and easier with navy or denim. This red configuration is the convincing option when the bezel and strap should announce the watch before the openworked detail rewards a closer look.
Best for a buyer who wants the watch to supply the color in an otherwise black, white or neutral outfit.
Roger Dubuis RDDBEX0938 leads with red: a bright chapter ring and patterned rubber strap frame the black openworked dial, while the rose-gold-tone 42mm case adds warmth around the edges. The color makes the angular Excalibur shape easy to read before the bridge network and lower rotating display come into focus. It is the strongest choice among the three color siblings for a buyer who wants an expressive, high-contrast wrist presence. QC should concentrate on color consistency, hand clearance, the lower display, strap integration and clasp.
Confirmed configuration
- Movement
- RD509SQ manual-winding configuration
- Crystal
- Sapphire crystal
Red gives the Excalibur architecture its pace
RDDBEX0938 is built around a clear color hierarchy. The red chapter ring circles the dial, the patterned strap carries the same tone down the wrist, and the rose-gold-tone case sits between those bright accents and the black openworked center. From a normal viewing distance the red perimeter defines the watch. Up close, the bridge network, exposed wheels and lower rotating display take over.
That relationship matters because an openworked dial can become visually scattered when every component asks for attention. Here the red ring contains the composition. The warm hands remain visible across the dark bridges, and the notched bezel gives the 42mm case a strong outline. The watch reads as one planned colorway rather than a skeleton dial placed inside a bright case.
How it differs from the green and blue siblings
The three references share a closely related Excalibur layout, so the buying decision is mainly about mood. Red is the most energetic and direct. RDDBEX0939 uses green for a cooler, more graphic contrast, while RDDBEX0940 brings in blue and works naturally with navy, denim and black. A buyer who already owns restrained steel or black watches will get the greatest change of pace from RDDBEX0938.
The red strap is also more than a small accent. Its block pattern remains visible around the wrist, giving the watch a sporty finish that continues beyond the case. With tailoring, the watch works best as a deliberate break from a neutral outfit. With casual clothing, it can carry the entire color story without needing another red accessory.
Configuration and wearing character
RDDBEX0938 pairs its 42mm case with a manual-winding RD509SQ configuration, sapphire crystal, patterned rubber strap and a rose-gold-tone treatment over steel. The crown-side profile shows a broad case with pronounced lugs and a fitted strap, so this is a watch for visible wrist presence rather than a discreet under-cuff role.
Manual winding suits the interaction of an openworked watch: the owner sees the architecture every time the watch is handled. The practical choice is visual first. Buyers should be comfortable with the bright strap, angular lugs and open dial as an everyday statement, or keep it as the more expressive piece in a rotation.
QC points that protect the design
A straight front image should show an even red ring, clean minute printing, centered hands and clear separation between the black bridges. Close views should cover the lower rotating display and exposed wheel train without glare hiding the edges. Side photographs should show the crown, bezel teeth and the transition from warm case tone to the black strap underside.
The strap blocks should align cleanly through the fitted ends, and the folding clasp should close squarely. Rear photography should show the exhibition-style caseback, case screws and strap underside. Those checks focus on the details that make this red configuration persuasive rather than filling the review with generic watch inspection points.
Questions to settle before ordering
How does RDDBEX0938 compare with the green RDDBEX0939?
The red version has the warmer, more energetic contrast. RDDBEX0939 keeps the same openworked idea but gives the rose-gold-tone case a cooler green frame.
What makes the strap important to this reference?
The red block pattern continues the chapter-ring color around the wrist, so the strap is part of the main design rather than a neutral attachment.
What should the front QC image show?
Look for even red color, clean minute printing, hand clearance across the bridge network and a centered lower rotating display.
Who is this colorway best suited to?
It suits a buyer who wants one vivid statement watch and often wears black, white or other neutral clothing that lets the red perimeter lead.
Review the exact configuration before it leaves.
Use model-specific QC proof to confirm the visible details and stated functions that informed your choice.
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