Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26396OR.OO.D002CR.01 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon

Audemars Piguet's Code 11. 59 is now available in stainless steel

The first time the Code series will come in stainless steel (with or with no ceramic).

Launched in 2019, the controversial Audemars Piguet Code 11. 59 series has undergone some major evolutions over the past few years. Not talking about adding every possible side-effect, the classic models - time in addition to date and chronograph -- have been improved by adding brand-new smoked/gradient dials. But as regarding now, the collection is mostly found in white or rose gold, without or with ceramic trim. Not anymore, even as we now have Code 11. fifty nine watches in stainless steel, for sale in three hands and stop-watch, with new dial styles and colors making them sportier plus more casual. 6 references as a whole, including 2 bolder gradients and ceramic elements. Why don't take a closer look.

The 1st year of Code 11. 59 was tough... the discharge wasn't as successful as you expected, and the response to the watch had not been overwhelming. The reason could be the somewhat sleek dials offered inside the first models. Still, this timepiece itself has some very interesting capabilities, such as a complex and gorgeous case (at least from your side) and reliable completely new in-house movements - like the long-awaited integrated chronograph movements. But the exterior isn't stunning enough. Things changed while AP decided to spice some misconception with gradient dials, two-tone cases, or ceramic reduce, enhancing the complex gradation of the cases. But all are mostly made of gold... pricey, heavy and too elegant for some.

That changes this coming year with the introduction of the Code 11.59 steel unit. Six reference models, giving time and date and chronograph types, feature new dials inside cool colors and livelier textures. What remains could be the shape of the case, which stays one of the most complex in the brand's portfolio. Consisting of stylized skeletonized lugs, an ultra-thin frame, an octagonal case midst, and a curvature extending coming from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock, understated at first glance, it's better from the side. Now created from steel (for the viser, lugs, and caseback), the completed is equally impressive, merging brushed surfaces with hand-polished accents. Models with beige dials add a case central and a black ceramic the queen's for more contrast. Unfortunately,

One of many benefits of using stainless steel is somewhat more comfort thanks to the brighter material. All models remain 41mm in diameter, with a fullness of 10. 7mm for that time and date models and 10. 6mm for the chronograph. Naturally , steel will be more durable beneath everyday conditions of use. To help enhance the casual style of all these models, AP has prepared its Code 11. fifty nine watches with some textile-patterned plastic and leather straps, shut down with a pin buckle, as well as colored to match the face.

When it comes to watch faces, this is how the real improvements are made. Removed are the flat lacquered calls and slim hands and also indexes. All six iron models, albeit in different shades, feature new patterns that will liven up the timepieces. The particular dial has a wave routine with concentric circles. These are generally obtained through a stamping method, but their creation is a result of a collaboration with all the guilloche artisan Yann von Kaenel. He hand engraves the basic stamp with surf and hundreds of small openings. So even with the stamps, the level of detail on the watch dial is quite impressive.

These Code 11. 59 by Audemars Piguet stainless steel models can be purchased in three different colours. 1st up is the brand's typical Bleu Nuit, the Dénudée 50, found on the Royal Oak Jumbo. It's joined from the chronograph version's dark greyish inner rim and in contrast to gray counters. The second shade is stylish khaki natural, and the chronograph features coordinating flanges and rhodium-plated table indexes. Finally, the product with contrasting ceramic factors on the case features a lean beige dial that starts smoked cigarettes in the center and dies out to full black to the outer edges. The wathe adds black contrast around the counter. Note that the inner flanges of these steel models will also be redesigned. It's wider, having smoother slopes and a more descriptive minute/second track.

Another development on the Audemars Piguet 11. 59 steel version worries the hands and hour or so markers, with new expanded hour markers replacing typically the Arabic numerals of the rare metal version. All elements are usually wider, faceted and now have got illuminated inserts. The utilized branding remains and is crafted from gold. On the 3-hand design, however , the date have been moved to the 3 o'clock position and is framed by the metallic element.

However , simply no changes can be seen on the inside of these kind of new steel cases. Enough time and date models remain powered by the in-house competence 4302, an automatic movement using a 4Hz frequency and a 70-hour power reserve. The chronograph holds the impressive integrated timepiece movement 4401 with vertebral column wheel and flyback. Obvious through the sapphire case again, these movements are wound by a reliable pink gold oscillating excess weight, beautifully decorated.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - AUDEMARS PIGUET METAL SERIES CODE 11. 59
Case: 41mm diameter back button 10. 7mm (3 hands) or 12. 6mm (chronograph) - stainless steel or stainless and black ceramic circumstance, brushed and polished : double curved sapphire ravenscroft - sapphire case rear - water resistant to fifty meters
Dial: Stamped along with wave pattern, available in PVD​Bleu Nuage, Khaki Green or perhaps Galvanized Gradient Beige rapid Applied indexes and arms in 18k white gold, filled up with Super-LumiNova
Movement: 3 hands and fingers - Caliber 4302, on location - Automatic - thirty two jewels - 32 milimeter x 4. 9 millimeters - 4Hz frequency instructions 70 hours power reserve
Timepiece - Caliber 4401, proprietary - Integrated automatic flyback chronograph - 40 jewelry - 32mm x 6th. 8mm - 4Hz regularity - 70 hours reserve of power
Strap: Rubber strap together with textile pattern, leather coating - color to match often the dial - stainless steel green buckle
Availability: As of 04 2023
Reference: 15210ST.OO.A343KB.01 - azure 3 hands
15210ST.OO.A056KB.01 - environment friendly 3 pointer
15210QT.OO.A064KB.01 - beige 3 hands
26393ST.OO.A343KB.01 - Azure Chronograph
Stopwatch 26393ST.OO.A056KB.01 - Environmentally friendly Chronograph
Chronograph 26393QT.OO.A064KB.01 - Beige Chronograph