Audemars Piguet explores new high-tech horizons with the new Royal Oak Concept Split-seconds Chronograph

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet opens a new chapter for the Royal Oak Concept with the release of its very first selfwinding split-seconds flyback chronograph.

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Inspired by the collection’s high-tech identity, the new timepiece takes the Royal Oak Concept’s futuristic looks, ergonomics and skilled performance to a new level.

In addition to introducing a new 43 mm case size and the first interchangeable strap of the collection, the sporty timepiece boasts a highly contemporary, three-dimensional titanium case playing with textures, depth and light.

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It is powered by a new cutting-edge movement, the Audemars Piguet self-winding Calibre 4407, whose complicated micro-mechanics takes centre stage on the rear side. For the first time, the caseback showcases the advanced split-seconds mechanism, which has been inserted within the ball bearing holding the oscillating weight.