Roger Dubuis Brings Geneva Watchmaking to Beijing in Global Tour Debut

After showing at Watches and Wonders Geneva, Roger Dubuis is stepping up its expansion in key global markets.

From July 10 to 11, the Swiss watchmaker hosted the first stop of its "Movements of the Sky" global exhibition in Beijing. This is the brand's first major overseas showcase of its newest watches since Geneva.

The exhibition focused on highly complex mechanics. Key displays included the brand's signature biretrograde display. The brand's founder Roger Dubuis and watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht created this technology back in 1989. For this event, the brand brought its new 2026 model: the Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar in stainless steel.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar in pink gold and stainless steel

The exhibition also featured the Excalibur Quatuor watch with four sprung balances, a key innovation of the brand's technical edge. Launched in 2013 after seven years of research, it uses synchronized parts rather than the spinning motion of a traditional tourbillon to instantly compensate the effect of gravity from any angle.

Also on display were perpetual calendar watches, skeleton movements, women's collections, and its exclusive bespoke program.

By kicking off its global tour in Beijing, Roger Dubuis is sending a clear message: it wants to directly reach serious watch collectors in China—a key luxury market—who value unique designs and extreme mechanics.

Right now, China's high-end watch market is shifting. As buyers become more careful with their spending, brands without strong technology or a clear identity are finding it harder to grow. In response, Roger Dubuis is keeping its products rare. By offering highly complex watches, top-tier craftsmanship, and custom programs, the brand aims to build stronger ties with the very top of the market.