Introducing Audemars Piguet Complications Code 11.59

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Audemars Piguet, the designer of numerous sought-after masterpieces, decided to break new ground in 2019. The brand then introduced the daring new Code 11.59 by AP line, a selection of opulent watches with incredibly distinctive designs.

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The “Code” is prompted by contemporary speech patterns and the widespread practice of simplifying phrases in millennial slang. Likewise, “11.59” is supposed to serve as a continual reminder that Audemars Piguet is always one step forward and on the verge of the future.

The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet watches’ complexity and accuracy demonstrate the company’s range of skills in challenging craftsmanship. With the introduction of the inaugural chiming watch in the nineteenth century, Audemars Piguet helped pave the way for complications to be created. Also, following the introduction of contemporary classics such as the ultra-thin perpetual calendar in 1978 and the world’s first tourbillon timepiece in 1986, the company played a significant role in the rebirth of complexity during the 1970s and 1980s.

There were 6 additional variants, 3 new calibers, and 13 unique references in the first Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 line. They comprised timepieces with a date display in the 4 and 5-hour indexes, a perpetual calendar featuring an aventurine dial, a flying tourbillon, a chronograph, a minute repeater Supersonnerie, and 2 open-worked tourbillon pieces.

A notable Chrono powered by the in-house caliber 4401 was one of the 2019 releases from Code 11.59. It was the company’s first serialized linked chronograph. This movement has a 70-hour power reserve and features an open-worked pink-golden rotor as its focal point. The Chrono may be restarted without stopping or resetting, thanks to its column gear and flyback feature.

Since then, various dial hues, material pairings, and complexities have been added to this series. However, each new variant has stayed true to the line’s initial codes.

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In addition, the Code 11.59 line of watches from Audemars Piguet features a lot of unique features. An octagonal casing center, which honors the Royal Oak among other classic Audemars Piguet clocks that took different geometrical patterns over the decades, is located around the bezel, caseback, and lugs. This classy case has a subtle blend of finished and satin-polished treatments on the decoration. It is perhaps the most obvious feature of Code 11.59 casings and demonstrates the brand’s keen perception of elegant touch and skill of hand finishing.

These watches have top lugs fused to the razor-thin bezel and lower lugs flat against the caseback, although not connected to it. The hexagonal screws pay homage to other well-known Audemars Piguet legends. The dual-curved sapphire crystal is another feature that sets them apart. These timepieces also have dome-shaped interior surfaces, but their displays are vertically bent from six to twelve o’clock.

In September 2022, new Code 11.59 watches by Audemars Piguet were introduced. They were influenced by the company’s innovative energy and have easily recognized features.

• Code 11.59 Self-winding Flying Tourbillon (26396NB.OO.D002KB.01)

Audemars Piguet introduced a new iteration of the Code 11.59 Self-winding Flying Tourbillon in September. The piece comes in a refined onyx dial that gives it a minimalist appearance. It also has a flying tourbillon, which is picked up by the dial’s distinctive black enclosure.

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The watch has a length of 11.8 mm and a thickness of 41 millimeters. Two distinct components were used to make the casing. White gold is used for the case back, lugs, and bezel. On the other hand, the octagonal central portion is constructed of black ceramic. The dual-domed sapphire crystal that lies over the dial provides the face of the device with a sense of depth. Besides, the case back also allows you to view the movement.

Onyx is used to make the dial. A gemstone is first shaped into a disk, and the blanks are then installed on a brass plate after being ground and polished. The “Audemars Piguet” logo is also added to the dial. With the assistance of a covert minute line, two rose golden indexes display the time. A gold ring surrounds the flying tourbillon as it takes its rotations at six o’clock. Also, the black PVD finish on the tourbillon enclosure reflects the color of the dial.

• Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked (26600NB.OO.D346KB.01)

To fully realize each of the latest Code 11.59 Tourbillon Openworked watch’s many components and features, one must take a deeper glance at it. The piece’s contemporary bicolor design and combination of rose-gold accents with an electric-blue treatment make the intricately designed open-worked movement sparkle brilliantly. It also draws attention to all of the intricacies.

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There are now various contemporary Audemars Piguet models with blue ceramic cases. This comprises the 50-piece limited edition Code 11.59, which introduces the blue aesthetic to the series for the very first time.

The caliber 2948, an open-worked manual-winding tourbillon movement, drives this Code 11.59. It is spread out over numerous levels and is made up of 196 separate components. The baseplate, open-worked arches, and center portion are all blue to complement the center layer. Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), which produces an even color all over the multiple elements of the clock, is the method used by AP to obtain the tone.

• Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (26399NR.OO.D002KB.01)

This intricate timepiece blends a 3-D structural mechanism with a two-tone casing made of 18K white and pink gold. The faceted lugs, thin bezel, and rounded caseback contrast with the 18-carat pink gold main casing. Each piece is made of 18-karat white gold.

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The watch’s intricate architecture and skilled hand-polishing processes are highlighted by the combination of white and pink gold, providing an intriguingly blank canvas for the artists of Audemars Piguet. The watch’s exquisite superposition of various hues and shapes is furthered by the 18-carat white golden crown and Chrono push-pieces that are put into the pink golden octagonal mid casing.

Bottom Line

Overall, these Code 11.59 latest watches by Audemars Piguet line are ideal for those who desire exquisite round pieces or a device with a distinctive aesthetic. Audemars Piguet, a company with a rich history and a reputation for fine watchmaking, has used these new models to showcase its technological and aesthetic skills. Moreover, it is passionate about and highly able to produce new horological classics. It is also a designer of elegance and a forerunner of high craftsmanship.