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RD#5: Simple is complicated
Combining technical sophistication, performance and iconic design with a new standard of ergonomic refinement, the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 redefines the chronograph for the modern era.
RD#5 began with a challenge: to create a complicated timepiece that is comfortable, intuitive and suited to today’s lifestyle. Guided by a comprehensive ergonomic study, our teams collaboratively engineered the movement, case and design – delivering tailored solutions aligned with wearer expectations.
The result: the Royal Oak Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph – a reflection of 150 years of working together to push the boundaries of haute horlogerie.
Ergonomics at your fingertips
Engineered for wearability and precision, RD#5 is one of the slimmest chronographs ever created. Its discreet push-pieces – inspired by smartphone haptics – offer a smoother, more intuitive tactile experience.
Calibre 8100
Unveiled for the first time, Calibre 8100 reimagines a chronograph reset mechanism that has remained largely unchanged for 150 years.
Innovation from within
Developed by Audemars Piguet’s in-house engineers, this patented system optimises energy flow – delivering a more ergonomic and precise chronograph experience, within the confines of the iconic “Jumbo” case.
AP Talks THE ROYAL OAK RD#5
Step into the world of Audemars Piguet with our AP Talks series, where watchmaking experts and enthusiasts explore our craftsmanship, history and heritage. In this episode, filmed in Le Locle, Director of Watch Conception Giulio Papi, Senior Product Director Claudio Cavaliere, Movement Designer Julien Martel and Case Designer Laurent Marti share the insights and breakthroughs that shaped RD#5’s creation.
The RD#5 brings together all the hallmarks of a refined chronograph: a world-first in the touch-sensitive push-pieces, an instantaneous jump minute counter, remarkable thinness, and meticulously designed ergonomics and legibility.
Giulio Papi
Director of Watch Conception, Audemars Piguet
Calibre 8100: A New Chronograph Energy
Unveiled for the first time, Calibre 8100 reimagines a chronograph reset mechanism that has remained largely unchanged for 150 years. Developed by Audemars Piguet’s in-house engineers, this patented system optimises energy storage and release – delivering a more ergonomic and precise chronograph experience, all within the iconic “Jumbo” case.
The RD#5 seamlessly blends the iconic design of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” with technical sophistication, intuitive functionality and refined visual simplicity.
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The RD series
Since 2015, Audemars Piguet’s Research and Development (RD) series has showcased groundbreaking advancements in watchmaking, blending technical innovation with timeless design.
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AP Talks about the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle
The culmination of 7 years of research and development, drawing upon the human talents working in various disciplines, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle pays tribute to the grand complication.
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CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle
Audemars Piguet pays tribute to its legacy of high complications in this new creation that incorporates 40 different functions, including 23 complications.
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RD#3: a complicated timepiece in 37 mm
The new iteration of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin (RD#3) in 37 mm takes inspiration from the two 39 and 37 mm RD#3 models in stainless steel released in 2022, but is offered for the first time in 18-carat white gold.
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We invite you to visit our AP Houses and boutiques to explore a variety of Audemars Piguet timepieces and receive expert watch servicing from our skilled professionals, by appointment or walk-in.