Review Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph 26650FO.OO.D353CA.01

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Split-Seconds Chronograph 26650FO.OO.D353CA.01 watch features a large 43mm case diameter, a size that isn't small even for the traditionally robust Royal Oak series, but it looks perfectly proportioned on this Concept model. Welcome to WatchesNearme, your can buy luxury Audemars Piguet Royal Oak replica watches collection for men and women.

It utilizes Audemars Piguet's new CFT forged carbon. Blue luminescent fibers are integrated into the deep black carbon fiber texture, giving the entire case a unique flowing feel. Compared to traditional forged carbon, the new material is not only lighter but also offers superior shock resistance, heat resistance, and moisture resistance. Because the carbon fibers in the case are all hand-arranged, the texture of each watch is unique.

The bezel, crown, chronograph pushers, and case back are all crafted from black ceramic, while the addition of titanium bridge guards adds a touch of hardcore mechanical engineering. The watch features a dark skeletonized design, with a completely open dial structure that almost directly displays the movement bridges. Blue elements permeate the entire dial design. The outer bezel of the three chronograph subdials, the tachymeter scale, and the inner bezel are all accented with electric blue, echoing the subtle blue carbon fiber texture within the case. This design enhances visual impact and improves readability.

A large date display with dual windows is located at 12 o'clock. Compared to a traditional date window, the large numerals are more intuitive and eye-catching, becoming one of the visual focal points of the dial. The sub-dial at 3 o'clock displays day/night indicator and a second time zone. This is very practical for those who frequently travel across time zones. A small seconds sub-dial is at 6 o'clock, and a 30-minute chronograph sub-dial is at 9 o'clock.

The split-seconds chronograph function is one of the watch's biggest highlights. Two chronograph seconds hands are coaxially mounted in the center of the watch. Once the chronograph is started, the two hands move synchronously. When the button at 9 o'clock is pressed: the first chronograph seconds hand continues forward, while the second split-seconds hand stops. This allows for recording intermediate times or time intervals. Pressing the button again causes the split-seconds hand to instantly catch up with the main chronograph seconds hand. This complex mechanism has always been considered one of the most challenging chronograph functions in haute horlogerie.

The Audemars Piguet Calibre 4407 is an in-house developed automatic movement. Composed of 638 parts and using 73 jewels, this movement boasts a 70-hour power reserve. It integrates four complications: flyback chronograph, split-seconds chronograph, dual time zone display, and large date display. The flyback chronograph function, in particular, allows for immediate reset and restarting of the chronograph without stopping, significantly enhancing the user experience https://www.watchesnearme.co.