Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26396BC.OO.D321CR.01 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon

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

Initially the Code series comes in stainless steel (with or without having ceramic).

Launched in 2019, the controversial Audemars Piguet Code 11. 59 selection has undergone some extreme evolutions over the past few years. Not really talking about adding every possible problem, the classic models - time as well as date and chronograph -- have been improved by adding brand new smoked/gradient dials. But as associated with now, the collection is mostly obtainable in white or rose gold, without or with ceramic trim. Not anymore, once we now have Code 11. fifty nine watches in stainless steel, accessible in three hands and wathe, with new dial designs and colors making them sportier and much more casual. 6 references altogether, including 2 bolder gradients and ceramic elements. A few take a closer look.

The very first year of Code 11. 59 was tough... the discharge wasn't as successful not surprisingly, and the response to the watch was not overwhelming. The reason could be the instead sleek dials offered within the first models. Still, this timepiece itself has some very interesting functions, such as a complex and spectacular case (at least through the side) and reliable fresh in-house movements - such as the long-awaited integrated chronograph motion. But the exterior isn't impressive enough. Things changed whenever AP decided to spice some misconception with gradient dials, two-tone cases, or ceramic cut, enhancing the complex gradation of the cases. But each of them is mostly made of gold... costly, heavy and too official for some.

That changes this season with the introduction of the Code 11.59 steel product. Six reference models, providing time and date and chronograph versions, feature new dials within cool colors and livelier textures. What remains may be the shape of the case, which continues to be one of the most complex in the brand's portfolio. Consisting of stylized skeletonized lugs, an ultra-thin viser, an octagonal case center, and a curvature extending through 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock, understated at first glance, it's better from the side. Now made from steel (for the board, lugs, and caseback), the conclusion is equally impressive, mixing brushed surfaces with hand-polished accents. Models with beige dials add a case midsection and a black ceramic overhead for more contrast. Unfortunately,

Among the benefits of using stainless steel much more comfort thanks to the lighter in weight material. All models remain 41mm in diameter, with a width of 10. 7mm for your time and date models and twelve. 6mm for the chronograph. Naturally , steel will be more durable below everyday conditions of use. To increase enhance the casual style of these types of models, AP has outfitted its Code 11. fifty nine watches with some textile-patterned rubberized and leather straps, shut with a pin buckle, and also colored to match the switch.

When it comes to watch faces, this is when the real improvements are made. Eliminated are the flat lacquered knobs and slim hands along with indexes. All six metal models, albeit in different colors, feature new patterns which liven up the timepieces. The actual dial has a wave design with concentric circles. They are obtained through a stamping procedure, but their creation will be the result of a collaboration using the guilloche artisan Yann von Kaenel. He hand engraves the basic stamp with dunes and hundreds of small gaps. So even with the seal of approval, the level of detail on the call is quite impressive.

These Code 11. 59 by Audemars Piguet stainless steel models can be found in three different colours. Very first up is the brand's traditional Bleu Nuit, the Dénudée 50, found on the Royal Oak Jumbo. It's joined through the chronograph version's dark grey inner rim and different gray counters. The second colour is stylish khaki eco-friendly, and the chronograph features complementing flanges and rhodium-plated countertop indexes. Finally, the design with contrasting ceramic components on the case features a obliquity beige dial that starts used to smoke in the center and ends to full black towards outer edges. The timepiece adds black contrast within the counter. Note that the inner flanges of these steel models are also redesigned. It's wider, along with smoother slopes and a more in depth minute/second track.

Another enhancement on the Audemars Piguet 11. 59 steel version issues the hands and hours markers, with new prolonged hour markers replacing the actual Arabic numerals of the precious metal version. All elements tend to be wider, faceted and now possess illuminated inserts. The used branding remains and is manufactured from gold. On the 3-hand type, however , the date continues to be moved to the 3 o'clock position and is framed with a metallic element.

However , absolutely no changes can be seen on the inside of these kinds of new steel cases. Time and date models continue to be powered by the in-house quality and reliability 4302, an automatic movement having a 4Hz frequency and a 70-hour power reserve. The chronograph keeps the impressive integrated time counter movement 4401 with line wheel and flyback. Noticeable through the sapphire case back again, these movements are wound by a strong pink gold oscillating bodyweight, beautifully decorated.

TECHNICAL SPECS - AUDEMARS PIGUET STEEL SERIES CODE 11. 59
Case: 41mm diameter by 10. 7mm (3 hands) or 12. 6mm (chronograph) - stainless steel or stainless-steel and black ceramic situation, brushed and polished : double curved sapphire amazingly - sapphire case backside - water resistant to thirty meters
Dial: Stamped together with wave pattern, available in PVD​Bleu Nuage, Khaki Green or even Galvanized Gradient Beige rapid Applied indexes and fingers in 18k white gold, full of Super-LumiNova
Movement: 3 palms - Caliber 4302, in one facility - Automatic - thirty-two jewels - 32 milimetre x 4. 9 millimeter - 4Hz frequency instructions 70 hours power reserve
Wathe - Caliber 4401, under one building - Integrated automatic flyback chronograph - 40 gems - 32mm x six. 8mm - 4Hz rate of recurrence - 70 hours reserve of power
Strap: Rubber strap using textile pattern, leather liner - color to match the particular dial - stainless steel flag buckle
Availability: As of Apr 2023
Reference: 15210ST.OO.A343KB.01 - glowing blue 3 hands
15210ST.OO.A056KB.01 - environmentally friendly 3 pointer
15210QT.OO.A064KB.01 - beige 3 hands
26393ST.OO.A343KB.01 - Glowing blue Chronograph
Stopwatch 26393ST.OO.A056KB.01 - Eco-friendly Chronograph
Chronograph 26393QT.OO.A064KB.01 - Beige Chronograph