The Best Royal Oak Self-Winding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Replica— casually and affectionately known as the RD #2 — falls in the former category of strategic incremental improvements that edge closer to perfection.That 6.2mm-thick measurement is the fully encased and ready-to-wear watch. Crafted in titanium, the 41mm-wide RD#2 exemplifies the high standard of finishing that Audemars Piguet has for its watches.
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And the dazzling results it produces compared to some other recent titanium releases. Housed inside is the Calibre 5133 — the same movement as the previous Cheap Audemars Piguet Replica variants — which clocks in at only 2.89mm-thick. David Bredan broke down the ingenious movement and its intelligent display in his hands-on review, and I highly recommend reading it for a thorough understanding of the caliber 5133’s mechanical prowess.
This ultra-thin perpetual calendar movement displays the day, date, month, and moonphases, tracks the leap year, provides a day/night indicator, and, of course, hours and minutes. You can observe the movement comprised of 256 parts beating away at 2.75Hz (19,800 VPH) through the sapphire caseback.
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This uncommon frequency yields a 40-hour power reserve, which, by normal standards is disappointing but is understandable for a perpetual calendar. I would have liked to see improvement here by the Audemars Piguet Replica Watches third iteration.
The most obvious update is the dial. Beneath the flat sapphire crystal is a smoky blue-to-black gradient with a sunburst finish. It lacks the tapisserie dial the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica is known for, which can be found on the first-generation RD#2, but makes up for the somewhat flat appearance of the vertically brushed second-generation dial. The addition of snailed black subdials provides immediate contrast, improving legibility while also giving the ultra-thin watch a sporty appearance.
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A full titanium case and bracelet construction with brushed surfaces and polished bevels, instead of the mixed metal and polished scratch-magnet bezel of the previous generations, rounds out the shift to a more athletic-designed sports watch. Despite this shift, the AAA Audemars Piguet Replica retains its 20m water-resistance rating.
With a perfectly balanced dial, ideal case material, functional finishing, and an effortlessly elegant movement, the newest Audemars Piguet Replica Store checks all the boxes of the horological endgame.
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