Audemars Piguet and traditional technical mastery

In 1986, Audemars Piguet launched the world's first self-winding replica swiss watches with a tourbillon. In the structure created by Jacqueline Dimier, the tourbillon escapement is placed on the dial side for the first time. The calibre 2870 can then be housed in an ultra-flat case just 5.3mm thick. With a diameter of 7.2 mm, the titanium tourbillon cage remains one of the smallest in the world, and at just 0.123 grams, it is one of the lightest. This model is called Tourbillon Automatic Râ, because Jacqueline Dimier's design gives the micro-regulator (one of the smallest ever) the appearance of a sun, with its rays spreading across the dial. By 1992, a total of 401 pieces of this complication had been produced.

Thirty years after the introduction of Jacqueline Dimier's models, the Manufacture, known for its innovative spirit, has launched a series of "R&D" models. Audemars Piguet launched the RD #1 back in 2015, a Royal Oak concept watch with a minute repeater and a super self-sound. The result of eight years of collaborative research with EPFL (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Lausanne) and an expert group of watchmakers, engineers, musicians and sound engineers, this watch features so-called "superhuman" technology [3].replica Audemars Piguet ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE

Three patents have been filed for this system, which combines a striking mechanism and an innovative case design. It can significantly improve acoustic performance as well as volume and diffusion as well as tonal harmony. The RD#1 debuted at SIHH the same year, and a year later led the manufacturer to launch a marketable Royal Oak concept with a minute repeater and a super chirping, and was awarded the "Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève" in 2016 Prizes receive an "exception mechanism".

In 2019, Audemars Piguet launched the ultra-thin 41mm Royal Oak Automatic Perpetual Calendar, an innovative prototype of which was unveiled at SIHH a year earlier, dubbed the RD#2. This calendar has a case thickness of 6.3 mm and a movement thickness of just 2.89 mm. This movement made this model the thinnest self-winding calendar best replica watches uk in the world at the time. This stroke of genius works because the calendar function, which is usually spread over three levels, is placed on one level here. For this purpose, the Manufacture experts have also developed two patented innovations, including the integration of the end-of-month cam in the date wheel and the connection of the month cam to the month wheel.

RD#3: A particularly elegant tribute to the Royal Oak's 50th anniversary
In 2022, the manufacturer from Le Brassus presents its latest technological development with RD#3: the ultra-thin Royal Oak with self-winding and flying tourbillon. Equipped with the new calibre 2968, the RD#3 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, combining technical innovation with aesthetic sophistication. This makes it a particularly elegant tribute to the Royal Oak's 50th anniversary.

Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon Automatic Extra Flat (RD#3) // Technical characteristics of 39 mm, no. 26670ST.OO.1240ST.01

Case: Stainless steel case, anti-reflective sapphire crystal and anti-reflective sapphire crystal case back, water-resistant to 50 meters. Case height: 8.1mm
Dial: Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial with Petite Tapisserie motif, hour markers and white gold Royal Oak hands with luminous coating.
Movement: Self-winding calibre 2968, overall diameter 29.6 mm (13 lignes), overall height 3.4 mm, 33 jewels, balance frequency 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour), 226 parts, power reserve (min. ) 50 hours
Functions: Flying tourbillon, hours and minutes.
Bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet with AP folding clasp.

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