Audemars Piguet, the top Swiss watch brand, recently released a new 37 mm Royal Oak series self-winding floating tourbillon ultra-thin watch (RD#3). This time the design is inspired by the Royal Oak. Two classic stainless steel RD#3 watches launched for the 50th anniversary of the birth of the Oak series. This new work combines white gold material with advanced watchmaking technology, showing an elegant and refined charm.
The case and chain of this replica watch are made of 18K white gold, making it even more noble and elegant. The bezel part is cleverly set with baguette-cut diamonds, which sparkle brightly under the light, adding a gorgeous and rich light and shadow effect to the overall design. At the same time, the “Petite Tapisserie” small checkered dial adopts a new smoky blue design, which is deep and mysterious, forming a perfect contrast with the white gold material.
In terms of movement, this replica watch is equipped with Caliber 2968 self-winding ultra-thin movement independently developed by Audemars Piguet, which is only 3.4 mm thick. This exquisite craftsmanship not only demonstrates Audemars Piguet’s outstanding capabilities in precision engineering, but also skillfully integrates aesthetic design and complex functions.
The case adopts a wide polished chamfered bevel, which complements the chain links with decreasing width. It not only highlights the slim appearance of the watch, but also optimizes the ergonomic design to make it more comfortable to wear. At the same time, the bezel is inlaid with 32 baguette-cut diamonds. These diamonds complement the multi-faceted three-dimensional structure of the watch body, further enhancing the light and shadow effect of the watch, making it unforgettable. The new timepiece is only 8.1 mm thick, setting a record for thinness among the 37 mm Royal Oak series solid gold watches.
Like the 37 mm stainless steel RD#3 watch, the new replica Royal Oak series self-winding floating tourbillon ultra-thin watch adopts many aesthetic elements of the “Jumbo” dial. This new watch is equipped with the same “Petite Tapisserie” dial as the 39mm model, but in a new smoky blue hue. This unique blue is carefully created through the physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. Then, the craftsmen skillfully sprayed black varnish on the outer area of the dial, rotating the dial while spraying, thereby creating a delicate and layered smoky texture. The color gradient that spreads from the center of the dial to the outer edge makes the machine-engraved plaid pattern more eye-catching, like a carefully drawn work of art.
The baguette-cut diamond hour markers and the sparkling diamonds on the bezel complement each other, further highlighting the exquisite lines and multi-faceted three-dimensional structure of the Royal Oak series watches. The “bathtub-shaped” white gold hands are a tribute to the Royal Oak series prototype watches. The fluorescent material covering the surface makes it easy to read the time in dim environments.
In addition, the rhodium-colored balance wheel at 6 o’clock on the dial is even more eye-catching against the backdrop of the titanium floating tourbillon frame. This design not only demonstrates Audemars Piguet’s exquisite watchmaking skills, but also brings a richer visual experience to the wearer.
The new watch is equipped with the advanced Caliber 2968 self-winding floating tourbillon ultra-thin movement. The thickness of this movement is only 3.4 mm. With its excellent technical strength, it effectively offsets the influence of gravity and significantly improves the travel time accuracy of the watch.
The balance wheel and escapement device in the movement are cleverly placed in a constantly rotating frame. This frame rotates once per minute, allowing the position of the center of gravity to continuously change. Unlike traditional tourbillons, the entire frame of the floating tourbillon is only fixed from below. This unique design allows the internal structure and precise operation of the movement to be fully displayed on the dial. . Such a design not only demonstrates Audemars Piguet’s superb mastery of complex mechanical structures, but also brings the ultimate viewing experience to the wearer.