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Audemars Piguet has created the RD#5, an impressive and innovative version of the iconic Royal Oak, celebrating its 150th anniversary. This watch features a 39mm case with a flyback chronograph and flying tourbillon, packed into a remarkably thin 8.1mm design thanks to patented innovations in its Calibre 8001 movement, combining complex mechanics with a stylish titanium and palladium-based case.
Audemars Piguet has unveiled the Royal Oak RD#5, a highly innovative and limited-edition watch that combines a jumbo case, flyback chronograph, and flying tourbillon in a remarkably thin 8.1mm titanium case, representing the pinnacle of watchmaking craftsmanship for the brand's 150th anniversary.
Bugatti has unveiled the Tourbillon, a $4 million hybrid supercar featuring a unique steering wheel with a fixed instrument cluster. The car combines an 8.3-liter V16 engine with three electric motors, producing a total of 1,800 horsepower. It boasts a top speed of 277 mph and accelerates from 0-62 mph in under two seconds. The interior is lavish, with materials like titanium, sapphire, and ruby. Only 250 units will be made, with deliveries starting in 2026.
The article showcases five exceptional luxury watches from the past year, each featuring intricate complications that go beyond simple timekeeping. Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication astounds with astronomical functions, while Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso Hybris Artistica Calibre 179 combines a multi-axis tourbillon with artistic craftsmanship. Audemars Piguet's Code 11.59 Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 is a self-winding wristwatch with over 1,100 components and 23 complications. Greubel Forsey's Tourbillon Cardan offers a high-speed tourbillon for improved precision, and Jacob & Co.'s Astronomia Revolution features a fast-rotating carousel for a dynamic display. These watches represent the pinnacle of watchmaking, combining technical innovation with luxury design for the world's elite collectors.
Hublot has released its first commercially available central tourbillon watch, the Hublot MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire. Based on the brand's Only Watch entry, this limited edition timepiece features a transparent flower-shaped case with clear sapphire petals. The watch showcases maximum transparency, allowing light to pass directly through it. It is powered by the in-house Cal. HUB9015 manual-wind movement and comes with a special electronic winding stylus. The limited edition of 50 examples is priced at $316,000 USD, making it one of Hublot's most expensive models.