The five models of the RD project also reveal Audemars Piguet's evolving philosophy regarding the development of complex functions: the earliest RD#1 focused on innovating the minute repeater function, but from RD#2 to RD#5, the approach changed. All innovations and advancements aimed at one goal: achieving a revolutionary breakthrough in the ergonomics of complex function watches. More simply, the goal was to make complex watches easier to use and more comfortable to wear.
In Audem Piguet's view, complexity is never the end goal; "challenge and breakthrough" are the true pursuits. Ultimately, they want these top-tier complex function watches to be more than just display pieces or collectibles lying in cabinets or safes, but rather true horological masterpieces that can be comfortably worn every day.
This philosophy is what sets Audemars Piguet apart from other watch brands. It reflects Audemars Piguet's unique understanding of complex watch functions and what they believe complex function watches should represent.
RD#5, in fact, provides a perfect conclusion to the ten-year RD project. As the last watch in the series, it carries special historical significance. However, watch enthusiasts need not feel disappointed, as Audemars Piguet has clearly stated that it will continue to focus on the development of practical functions in the future. More importantly, the technologies from the RD project have already begun to be gradually implemented: the chiming resonance technology of RD#1 and the ultra-thin peripheral tourbillon technology of RD#3 are now widely used in the Royal Oak and CODE 11.59 series. RD#5 itself has already broken through technological barriers, changing the landscape of current chronograph watches and becoming a new industry benchmark. Its innovations in chronograph functions, whether it's the rack-and-pinion reset or the new vertical clutch, will undoubtedly gradually become widespread, leading the future development of chronograph watches.
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