AUDEMARS PIGUET – ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary” Edition

AUDEMARS PIGUET – ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary” Titanium 39 mm Edition 2025

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 INTRODUCING THE ROYAL OAK RD#5:
THE LAST ITERATION OF THE RD SERIES 

 Coinciding with the brand's 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet is thrilled to unveil the latest innovation from its Research & Development department. 

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Combining technical sophistication, performance and iconic design with a new standard of ergonomic refinement, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 marks a new era in the history of chronographs and the last iteration of the RD series. 

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 Requiring five years of development, this exceptional timepiece houses the all-new Calibre 8100, whose inner workings have been entirely reimagined and patented to meet the expectations of the most discerning collectors. Every detail has been meticulously crafted, pushing the boundaries of ergonomic design to redefine the touch-sensitivity of chronograph push-pieces. 

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Notably, the RD#5 features a rare instant jump minute counter alongside an hour counter and – for the first time in the Royal Oak collection – combines a flyback chronograph with a flying tourbillon.  

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 Limited to 150 pieces, this milestone creation is crafted from titanium and precious bulk metallic glass (BMG) to offer a balance of lightness, durability and brilliance.

THE “JUMBO”: AN ICONIC DESIGN

For the first time in its 50-year history, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” is equipped with both a selfwinding chronograph and a flying tourbillon – a dual complication that posed significant challenges for the Audemars Piguet teams, given the model's iconic proportions.

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 Introduced in 1972 and designed by Gérald Genta, the original Royal Oak earned the nickname “Jumbo” for its bold proportions, considered oversized for the time. 

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Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and embodies perfect ergonomics with its 39 mm diameter and 8.1 mm thickness. These features make it the ideal candidate for this new development, where mechanics serve the design.

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 With user comfort and strict adherence to the line's aesthetic codes in mind, Audemars Piguet's Research & Development team has completely redesigned the chronograph's construction to deliver unprecedented tactile finesse while minimizing the mechanism's thickness. 

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 The result is a timepiece that unites technical complexity, ease of use and refined visual simplicity.

ERGONOMICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

From the outset, the #RD5 project was led by a desire to create a chronograph that offers an elevated level of comfort. 

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Its development was guided by a comprehensive ergonomic study – encompassing the movement, case and design – to identify user expectations and create tailored solutions to meet them. In keeping with the brand's focus on innovation, this approach signals a new way of addressing both the client experience and the conception of complicated timepieces.

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The first innovation lies in the push-pieces flanking the crown, positioned at 3 o'clock. In a contemporary chronograph, these typically require significant pressure to engage. “Their travel – that is the distance they must be pressed – is often 1 mm or more and requires a force of around 1.5 kilograms,” explains Giulio Papi, Director of Watchmaking Design. “Our aim was to reduce these values to enhance the client experience, drawing inspiration from smartphone buttons, which typically have a travel of 0.3 mm and require 300 grams of force.”

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The concept of tactile comfort in chronograph push-pieces was already present in models from the 1950s and 60s, though required meticulous adjustment by artisans. With the arrival of water-resistant seals and the rise of industrialisation in the 1970s, however, the force required to activate chronograph push-pieces increased significantly. Today, Audemars Piguet's innovation in this area serves to deliver its clientele a smoother user experience.

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In addition, the RD#5 features a crown with a function selector that integrates a push-piece with a visual indicator for two positions – winding and time-setting. This easy-to-use and discreet selection system replaces the traditional crown inherited from pocket watches, while respecting the original aesthetics of the Royal Oak.

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 Finally, to preserve the finesse of the “Jumbo” while accommodating for its dual complication, Audemars Piguet's engineers opted for the inclusion of sapphire crystals known as a 'glass box' on both the dial and caseback. 

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While completely flat on the outside, the crystals are hollowed on the inside to create additional space for the rotation of the hands as well as for the movement and its oscillating weight.

THE LAST ITERATION OF THE RD SERIES

After ten years of RD series, it is time to turn a new page and accelerate innovation at Audemars Piguet as the Manufacture will be entering the next 150 years of its history. 

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The pioneering spirit of the RD series is expanding and cross pollinating thanks to the creation of the AP Fabrication Laboratories — dedicated spaces for research, prototyping, experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. 

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These Fab Labs will enable faster and more agile developments, tackling all dimensions of the product: ergonomics, materials, design, métiers d'art, etc…

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 Fab Labs will be a permanent feature of AP's innovation ecosystem and will provide the environment for the next generations of breakthroughs.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  ROYAL OAK “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5 “150th Anniversary” 

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 Ref. 26545XT.OO.1240XT.01

MOVEMENT
Selfwinding Calibre 8100

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Total diameter 31.4 mm (14 lignes)
Total thickness 4 mm
Number of parts 379
Number of jewels 44
Minimum power reserve guarantied 72 h
Frequency of balance wheel 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)
FUNCTIONS
Selfwinding flying tourbillon, flyback chronograph with hour counter
and jump minute counter, hours and minutes.
CASE
Size: 39 mm
Thickness: 8.1 mm 
Titanium case middle, bulk metallic glass (BMG) bezel, 
push-pieces and function selector chip, glareproofed sapphire crystal,
BMG and sapphire caseback, titanium and BMG crown.
water resistant to 20 m. 
DIAL
Petite Tapisserie dial in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50”, rhodium-toned 18-carat pink
gold bathtub hour-markers and 18-carat white gold hands with luminescent
material, blue counters with snailed finish, rhodium-toned inner bezel.
BRACELET
Titanium and BMG bracelet with titanium AP folding clasp.

🔰Edition ✅Only ❱❱❱ 150 Pieces
🔴 Price :  on Request Approx. CHF 74,500 / EUR 85,300 /$ 85,600💰

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Tuscany 41mm

  

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Blue Dial Ceramic /Gold 41mm Special Edition - 2025

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to unveil a new variation of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph in 41 mm combining blue ceramic with 18-carat white gold.

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For the first time in the collection, this special edition is adorned with a Tuscany blue grained dial. Similar to sandblasting, this finishing lends the surface a grainy texture, which requires great skill to achieve a homogenous rendering.

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The dial is further embellished with baguette-cut diamond hour-markers (~0.32 carats), whose clarity and brilliance contrast with the snailed blue counters. The luminescent 18-carat white gold hands mirror the bezel, lugs and caseback in the same precious material, while the ceramic case middle echoes the shade of the dial.

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Launched in 2020 to celebrate the opening of the new Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus, the first model in the collection has a vintage aesthetic. Reinterpreting a rare chronograph from 1943, this limited edition of 500 pieces retains the aesthetic codes of the original timepiece with its two-tone steel and pink gold case enriched with a gold-toned dial. 

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 However, this remastered edition has a modern twist with a larger, 41mm case, repositioned counters enhancing legibility and, of course, a latest-generation chronograph movement, the Calibre 4409, whose refined finish is visible through the sapphire caseback. Combining the design of the 1940s with the latest watchmaking technologies, Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding symbolises both the tradition and the pioneering spirit that pervades every Audemars Piguet watch. 

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 Today, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding collection expands with this limited edition, which allows Audemars Piguet to reinterpret some of its older timepieces, which have left their mark thanks to their aesthetic singularity.

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Calibre 4409, the Manufacture’s integrated selfwinding flyback chronograph movement, powers this two-toned wristwatch and features a 22-carat oscillating weight visible from the caseback.

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All case components are meticulously decorated with Audemars Piguet’s signature alternation of satinbrushing and polished chamfers. This timepiece is completed by a blue textured rubber-coated strap with a calfskin lining and 18-carat white gold pin buckle.

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Launched in North America in March 2025, this special edition will be available to the rest of the world two months later.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph Tuscany Dial 41mm 18-carat White Gold

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 Reference: 26439NB.OO.A346KB.01 

Case
    Material: 18-carat white gold case, blue ceramic case middle
    Diameter: 41 mm
    Thickness: 12.6 mm
    Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
    Glareproofed sapphire caseback
    Water-resistant to 30 meters
Dial
    Tuscany blue grained dial
    Blue snailed counters
    Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers (💎~0.32 carats)
    18-carat white gold hands with luminescent material
    Blue inner bezel
Movement
    Selfwinding Calibre 4409
    Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
    Thickness: 6.8 mm
    Number of parts: 349
    Number of jewels: 40
    Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
    Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 hours
Functions
    Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes and small seconds
Strap
    Blue textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin lining
    18-carat white gold pin buckle

🔰Special edition

🔴 Price : Approx. CHF 74,500 / EUR 85,300 /$ 85,600💰

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie

 

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie “150th Anniversary” Repeater - 2025

To mark its 150th anniversary, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet unveils five 41 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces blending traditional expertise with advanced technology and modern design. While their cases present a refined combination of precious and contemporary materials, ranging from black ceramic and platinum to 18-carat white, pink and sand gold, their dials take centre stage.

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Two models give pride of place to the iridescent opal stone mounted beneath the double-curved crystal, their minimalist aesthetic complementing the collection’s ultra-contemporary design. The other three pieces showcase the intricate mechanism ticking within, thanks to clear sapphire dials adorned with subtle contrasting details. All five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie models are powered by the Manufacture’s hand-wound Calibre 2956 and bear the special 150th anniversary logo on their casebacks.

TWO COLOURFUL OPAL DIALS

Two of the five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie iterations are embellished with natural opal dials. These precious stones have a unique three-dimensional internal structure that reflects and diffracts light in its own way, creating an unpredictable effect that lends each watch a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.

While mineral and precious stone dials first appeared on pocket watches in the late 19th century, they gained in popularity in the 20th century with the advent of smaller wristwatches. Stone dials flourished at Audemars Piguet between the late 1960s and the 1990s, a period marked by a revival of creativity in wristwatch design. These timepieces were adorned with a multitude of coloured gemstones, including tiger’s eye, lapis lazuli, aventurine, garnet, mother-of-pearl, opal, ruby, amethyst, and jasper.

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Creating dials from natural stones such as precious opals requires meticulous craftsmanship. To fit into the small space reserved for the dial, the opal is first cut into 0.45 mm-thick pieces which are then carefully selected to meet the Manufacture’s high-quality standards and polished to enhance the play of light. The fine piece of mineral is then delicately mounted on a disc made of a hard alloy to prevent it from breaking before being fitted onto the watch. Due to their low hardness (between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale), precious opals are quite fragile, which increases the risk of splitting during handling – an additional challenge for the manufacture of these timepieces.

The first Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie unites an 18-carat pink gold case with a rare harlequin opal dial, whose iridescent hues are enhanced by bewitching green details. This natural stone is named after Harlequin, the 16th-century Commedia dell’Arte character known for his witty personality and colourful chequered costume. Much like Harlequin’s outfit, the stone has a unique pattern made of small angular patches in brilliant colours ranging from green, blue, red and yellow. The minimalist design of the dial gives pride of place to the stone’s distinctive character, which is accentuated by a shimmering green inner bezel. The discreet 18-carat pink gold hour and minute stick hands harmonise with the refined case, whose caseback is embossed with the 150th anniversary logo created for the occasion.

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The second iteration is crafted in 18-carat white gold and embellished with a polished crystal opal displaying unique green and blue hues. Crystal opals are characterised by their iridescence, translucence and transparency. Their natural fiery play of colour is created by the reflection and refraction of light within the opal structure, making each stone truly unique. The vibrant colours of the crystal opal dial take centre stage and are enhanced by the enchanting shimmering blue inner bezel. The 18-carat white gold stick hands offer a subtle contrast and echo the tone of the case, which bears the special “150” logo on the caseback.

THREE SAPPHIRE DIAL VARIATIONS

Three 41 mm models with sapphire dials and new material combinations enrich the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie line. Introduced in 2023, this design showcases the inner workings of Calibre 2956, meticulously finished with refined decorations. These elegant finishes echo the case’s alternation of polished and satin-brushed surfaces, creating an infinite play of light. To celebrate the Manufacture’s 150th anniversary, these models are further embellished by the “150” logo embossed on their casebacks, which are further adorned with sandblasting, satin-brushing and polished chamfers.

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The first reference displays a silver-grey aesthetic with an 18-carat white gold bezel, lugs and caseback, accentuated by a polished platinum case middle and a grey textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin lining. The white gold bezel has been fully satin brushed for added contrast. The pink gold inner bezel adds a touch of colour to the dial, which is enhanced by pink gold details including luminescent 18-carat hands and hour-markers. The small seconds counter at 6 o’clock also plays with shades of grey and pink gold, while the movement’s rhodium-toned components provide a harmonious backdrop to the dial’s two-tone design.  

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The second iteration features an elegant case interweaving 18-carat white and pink gold, complemented by a dark grey textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather. It presents a three-tone dial, which combines light and dark shades of grey with pink gold accents. The slate-grey inner bezel is enhanced by a light grey minute track and 18-carat pink gold luminescent hour-markers and hands as well as subtle matching details on the small-seconds counter at 6 o’clock. Beneath the transparent dial, the movement reveals slate-grey and rhodium-toned components harmonising with the dial’s aesthetic.

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The third timepiece offers powerful contrasts. Its 18-carat sand gold case boasts a black ceramic case middle and crown, recalling the shade of the textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather. For its part, the dial plays with sand gold, black and grey tones. The sand gold and rhodium-toned hues of the movement and inner bezel is enhanced by the blackness of the minute track and the external zone of the small-seconds counter at 6 o’clock. The 18-carat sand gold hour-markers and hands are filled with luminescent material to ensure optimum readability at all times.

A MOVEMENT INFUSED WITH TRADITION AND INNOVATION

The five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces are equipped with the hand-wound Calibre 2956, combining the Grande Sonnerie complication with a carillon and the patented Supersonnerie technology introduced in the Royal Oak Concept collection (RD#1) in 2015. This cutting-edge movement comprises 498 components decorated with a high level of finishing and reflects the Manufacture’s uncompromising approach to both savoir-faire and technology.

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The Grande Sonnerie mechanism strikes the hours and quarter hours automatically, without any involvement from the wearer. Its carillon, whose design comprises three gongs and hammers, allows it to strike the quarter hour with a sequence of three successive notes (high, middle, low) instead of two. In the Petite Sonnerie position, the watch chimes the hours only, while the automatic chiming is deactivated in the silent mode. Additionally, the wearer can activate the minute repeater mechanism at any time via the dedicated push-piece located at 10 o’clock.

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The Supersonnerie mechanism lends this complicated wristwatch the acoustic performance of pocket watches. Created in collaboration with EPFL – the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, this patented technology is the result of an eight-year research and development programme that brought together a panel of experts comprising watchmakers, engineers, musicians and sound specialists, with the aim of recovering the acoustic tonality of older chiming watches. 

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The Supersonnerie’s acoustic power, sound quality and harmonic tone are granted by a patented case construction and gongs, which are not attached to the main plate, but to a new device acting as a soundboard to improve sound transmission. This innovative technology also provides a sharp tempo, as the hours and minutes chime without interruption when there is no quarter chiming sequence. 

“Seek Beyond.”

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie/ 41mm

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 Ref. 26397PN.OO.D008KB.01 – Gold/Black ceramic

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2956
Diameter: 29.9 mm (13 lignes)
Thickness: 5.9mm
Number of parts: 498
Number of jewels: 53
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 48 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

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Functions
Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie, minute repeater, hours, minutes, small seconds.
Case
Material: 18-carat sand gold case, black ceramic case middle
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
18-carat sand gold caseback embossed with the 150th anniversary logo
Water-resistant to 20m.
Dial
Polished sapphire dial
Transparent small-seconds counter with black external zone
18-carat sand gold hour-markers and hands with luminescent material complete the design.
Sand gold-toned inner bezel and mirrors the small seconds counter at 6 o'clock.
Glass
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
Bracelet
Black textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin leather
18-carat sand gold three-blades folding clasp

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie/ 41mm

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   Ref. 26397OR.OO.D417CR.01 – Gold/Black ceramic

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2956
Diameter: 29.9 mm (13 lignes)
Thickness: 5.9mm
Number of parts: 498
Number of jewels: 53
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 48 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie, minute repeater, hours, minutes, small seconds.
Case
Material: 18-carat sand gold case, black ceramic case middle
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
18-carat sand gold caseback embossed with the 150th anniversary logo
Water-resistant to 20m.
Dial
Polished harlequin opal
Shimmering green inner bezel
18-carat pink gold stick hands
Glass
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
Bracelet
Green large square scale alligator strap
18-carat sand gold three-blades folding clasp

🔴 Price : Approx. CHF 700,000 💰

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