Audemars Piguet

Audemar Piguet Royal Oak Concept RD#1 - we heard a lot about this as pre-SIHH release, but had no idea what it was or how it would be. But seeing, no, hearing is believing. Without much detailed information available (still some patents applying), Audemar...  

Thanks for the post. That is awesome to hear the repeaters in a controlled setting. Regards, ED-209

I hope to get to see the Royal Oak Concept RD1 Acoustic Research up close one day!

Hi Ken, thank you for your report, but I cant find the video !!! Please we need to see....help us ! Have a nice day Giancarlo

Try here: Ken

If so, I think that's the reason why you can't see the video. - AT

I can't wait to hear this repeater in the flesh! Cheers, Anthony

The RD1 has a completely different sound from any other AP repeater / sonnerie from the past. Seemed quite loud. Thanks for the video. JerryW

In fact, the size of concept case is very close to pocket watch dimensions, naturally, repeater sound is expected to be loud and clean. I would like to see implementation of this know how in classic size wristwatch repeater producing the same quality soun... 

Really did it take 8 years to make a minute repeater to sound louder? Does anybody need to hear it in in the swimming pool or in the jacuzzi? a good friend of mine has an AP minute repeater PT case and he told me that this complication must be intimate an... 

and especially compare them and live this kind of nice experience. So thanks a lot Ken for filming for us. I find the minutes maybe a little quick but otherwise the rythm is perfect, regular and the sound seems very clear and harmonious. Cheers Ken, Mark

Thank you! I watched/listened to the entire video as it was a bit educational (and interesting) beyond the repeater sounds. I liked how the software used to measure the richness, clarity and sound level of the different minute repeaters. Obviously the bea... 

.. but kudos to their research, effort and the clear sound they reproduced. Ken

Wonder what the price tag will be on this piece.

I love the sound, but don't like the design! The combination of colours is bland to me!! sorry!! but I love AP anyway; maybe I should see it!! Thanks for sharing!!

at Le Brassus, like many APs the photos don't do it justice.