Audemars Piguet RD#5 Rewrite Watchmaking Rules

 In 2018, Audemars Piguet showcased its watchmaking prowess once again with the RD#2 Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar. By optimizing the movement structure, such as reducing the traditional multi-layered program wheel to a single layer, the thickness of the automatic perpetual calendar movement was compressed to an astonishing 2.89 mm, with the overall watch thickness at only 6.3 mm. This breakthrough halved the thickness of traditional perpetual calendar watches, making it the thinnest automatic perpetual calendar watch in the world at the time. Best Audemars Piguet clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

In 2019, Audemars Piguet followed up with the RD#3 Ultra-Thin Floating Tourbillon. Thanks to its revolutionary rotor and tourbillon structure, it successfully reduced the overall thickness of the watch, achieving a case thickness of only 8.1 mm and a movement thickness of 3.4 mm within the classic Jumbo case, redefining the industry's imagination of what an "thin" automatic tourbillon watch could be.

In 2024, the culmination of the RD series—the RD#4 Grand Complication watch—was unveiled, its integration capabilities truly astonishing. Even with over 40 functions, such as grande and petite sonnerie, perpetual calendar, tourbillon, and minute repeater resonance technology inherited from RD#1, and a perfect combination of automatic rotor and split-seconds chronograph structure, the size is still controlled at 42mm diameter and 15.5mm thickness.

In 2025, coinciding with Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary, the RD#5 was born! Its core technology is a major innovation in the chronograph function. With an unprecedented chronograph structure, this watch can simultaneously have automatic winding, tourbillon, and chronograph functions, while also achieving a compact size suitable for everyday wear, an ultra-thin thickness, and an ultimate chronograph operation feel, completely achieving a perfect balance between complicated functions and wearability.

The Watch Incorporates all of Hublot's Signature Features

Launched in 2018, the Big Bang MP-11 watch has, over the years, combined a 14-day power reserve with materials including sapphire crystal, ceramic, SAXEM, magic gold, and 3D carbon fiber, creating a bold and avant-garde iconic timepiece that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. However, when it comes to Hublot, sapphire crystal remains the top choice, especially for the Big Bang MP-11. The best Hublot Big Bang replica watches at captainthewatch.is.
In the 2024 Big Bang MP-11 (model: 911.JL.0129.RX), Hublot introduced a new aquamarine sapphire crystal case, customized with a new chemical formula—what I consider a true ice blue. It not only boasts a unique transparency index but also ensures the robust and scratch-resistant stability of the sapphire crystal itself. The unique, exceptionally beautiful, and clear ice blue sapphire crystal case is polished using Hublot's signature polishing techniques.

In short, the Big Bang MP-11 combines Hublot's classic Big Bang case with its ultra-long power reserve technology. Given its exceptionally long power reserve, the mainspring barrels naturally occupy a large portion of the watch case. Therefore, seven neatly arranged mainspring barrels are placed in the lower half of the main dial, with the words "DAY POWER RESERVE" inscribed on the case. Furthermore, a slowly rotating disc at the top left displays the remaining power reserve time.

With a 45mm case diameter, it incorporates classic Big Bang design elements: a round bezel, the iconic H-shaped screws, and the signature lugs on both sides of the case. The crown features a large, spiral-shaped design reminiscent of a tire, providing a comfortable grip and easy winding.

The watch is powered by the HUB9011 manual-winding skeletonized movement, a 100% in-house developed movement by Hublot, equipped with a silicon escapement and operating at a 4Hz frequency. The movement is visible from all sides, and the finishing is minimalist yet modern, with brushed and brushed finishes on the bridges and plates.