Category: Audemars Piguet

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin RD#3 – 37 mm White Gold Edition

Overview

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin RD#3 is a testament to the brand’s dedication to blending exquisite design with innovative watchmaking. This 37 mm timepiece, crafted in 18-carat white gold, is both an elegant and technical marvel. Its slim profile is made possible by the ultra-thin Calibre 2968, which powers the flying tourbillon while maintaining a sleek, refined appearance. The bezel is set with baguette-cut diamonds, and the smoked blue Petite Tapisserie dial adds a luxurious touch to this extraordinary watch.

Case

• Material: 18-carat white gold
• Bezel: Set with baguette-cut diamonds
• Crystal: Glareproofed sapphire crystal
• Caseback: Glareproofed sapphire
• Size: 37 mm in diameter
• Thickness: 8.1 mm
• Water Resistance: 50 meters (5 ATM)

The case of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin RD#3 is crafted from 18-carat white gold, exuding a sophisticated and timeless elegance. The bezel, set with baguette-cut diamonds, elevates the watch’s luxury appeal, while the glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback provide durability and a clear view of the watch’s intricate movement.

Dial

• Color: Smoked blue
• Pattern: “Petite Tapisserie”
• Hour Markers: Baguette-cut diamonds
• Hands: White gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

The dial of this timepiece is a stunning smoked blue with a “Petite Tapisserie” pattern, a signature design element of the Royal Oak collection. The hour markers are elegantly represented by baguette-cut diamonds, adding to the watch’s luxurious feel. The white gold Royal Oak hands feature luminescent coating, ensuring readability even in low light conditions.

Bracelet

• Material: 18-carat white gold
• Clasp: AP folding clasp

The 18-carat white gold bracelet seamlessly integrates with the case, offering both comfort and style. The AP folding clasp ensures that the watch remains securely fastened to the wrist while maintaining its refined appearance.

Movement

• Calibre: 2968
• Type: Selfwinding mechanical
• Functions: Hours, minutes, and flying tourbillon
• Power Reserve: 50 hours
• Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
• Number of Jewels: 33
• Total Diameter: 29.6 mm
• Thickness: 3.4 mm
• Number of Parts: 226

At the heart of this watch lies the ultra-thin Calibre 2968, a selfwinding movement that is only 3.4 mm thick. Despite its slim profile, the movement houses a complex flying tourbillon, showcasing Audemars Piguet’s engineering prowess. The movement operates at a frequency of 3 Hz, providing a power reserve of 50 hours, and is composed of 226 meticulously crafted parts.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin RD#3 in 37 mm is a luxurious timepiece that combines the brand’s iconic design with cutting-edge watchmaking technology. Crafted from 18-carat white gold, featuring a bezel adorned with baguette-cut diamonds, and a smoked blue Petite Tapisserie dial, this watch is as elegant as it is technically advanced. The ultra-thin Calibre 2968 movement, with its flying tourbillon, ensures that this watch is not only a statement of style but also a masterpiece of horological innovation.

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Ref. 77410OR.OO.A342CR.01 is a wristwatch that combines timeless elegance with modern watchmaking craftsmanship. It features a 38mm case made from 18-carat pink gold, with a double glareproofed sapphire crystal covering the dial and a solid sapphire caseback that reveals the intricate self-winding movement inside. With a water resistance of 30 meters, the watch can endure light splashes and short periods of submersion.

The 18-carat pink gold bezel frames a stunning “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” blue dial, which is accented by pink gold hour markers and hands. These elements are carefully applied and coated with luminescent material to ensure clear visibility in low-light environments. The dial is surrounded by a blue inner bezel, adding depth and enhancing the overall design. The watch is paired with a luxurious pearly dark blue alligator strap, fastened with an 18-carat pink gold pin buckle that complements the timepiece’s refined appearance.

Powering the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Ref. 77410OR.OO.A342CR.01 is the in-house Calibre 5900 movement. This automatic caliber, which includes 29 jewels, operates at a frequency of 4Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour) to provide precise timekeeping. With a power reserve of 60 hours, the watch can continue to function for an extended period after being removed from the wrist.