AP’s Boldest Move Yet: The Ultra-Thin Royal Oak RD#5
Audemars Piguet has unveiled its latest triumph in watchmaking innovation: the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph RD#5. Five years of development have culminated in a 39mm timepiece that rewrites the codes of haute horlogerie, uniting complexity, elegance, and technical mastery.
This new RD model, part of the brand’s experimental Research & Development series — introduces a world first: the seamless combination of a selfwinding chronograph and a flying tourbillon within an ultra-thin case. The result is not only an extraordinary technical feat, but also a watch that remains effortlessly wearable, true to the spirit of the Royal Oak.
Innovation Meets Legacy
Since 2015, Audemars Piguet’s RD collection has served as a canvas for the brand’s boldest ideas, challenging conventions and shaping the future of fine watchmaking. With the RD#5, AP reaffirms its reputation as both a guardian of tradition and a pioneer of progress.
Why the RD#5 Stands Out
• A milestone in chronograph engineering, pushing the limits of slimness and performance
• The perfect harmony of avant-garde innovation with the timeless Royal Oak design language
• A statement piece that signals the direction luxury watchmaking is headed
A Watch Beyond Time
The Royal Oak RD#5 is more than a technical breakthrough; it is a cultural statement. This is a watch that sits comfortably alongside supercars, architectural masterpieces, and couture fashion icons of design that are as much about presence as they are about performance. For the discerning collector, it embodies the essence of what it means to wear, to drive, to collect: not just ownership, but alignment with the cutting edge of luxury.
With the RD#5, Audemars Piguet doesn’t just add a new chapter to the Royal Oak story. It reshapes the narrative of what is possible in high horology. Bold, refined, and unapologetically forward-looking, this watch is destined to become a collector’s icon.
