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Having explored the depth of thought and detail behind its creation, it is clear that Audemars Piguet’s CODE 11.59 can encourage us as individuals to open our eyes and minds to the abundance of watches waiting to be discovered – provided we learn to look past cult classic.

The dials in this collection are all manufactured by a single supplier, as making them requires complex and highly manual work. This is partly due to the choice to show the lacquered dial, which then had to accommodate a rather unusual logo.

The 12.5mm long Audemars Piguet logo is made using the galvanic growth process, a chemical process used to achieve micrometric precision. It is applied by laminating thin layers of 24 karat gold together to create a 3D effect. While the process has been adopted by other watchmakers, Audemars Piguet was the first to use 24-karat gold in the process. The complex implementation of the logo took about two years to develop, in part because the “A” and “U” of the Audemars Piguet logo are so thin. What’s more, the letters are connected to each other by links about the size of a hair.

Unexpected Dimension: Crystal
As mentioned earlier, Audemars Piguet’s CODE 11.59 bezel is very thin. The reason behind this geometry is that the bezel needs to integrate the unusual sapphire crystal, which is also a dream of this collection. The anti-glare sapphire crystal has a dome-shaped inner face, while its outer side curves vertically from 6 o’clock to 12 o’clock. replica swiss watches

This arched profile is designed to provide optimum readability for the dial. In addition to clarity, this means that the depth, viewing angle and even light of the timepiece can be used as it is slanted and studied from contrasting angles and surfaces. Even if the watch isn’t your style, it’s worth seeing for yourself – the making of the crystal is a truly impressive feat of design and is so clear, even at first glance.

Special: In-house movement
The movement of the self-winding model and the self-winding chronograph was developed by Audemars Piguet exclusively for the CODE 11.59 collection. As with the case and dial, the development of the movement was no small feat – especially for the self-winding chronograph models that fans of the brand have been waiting for.

The chronograph model is powered by the in-house calibre 4401, an integrated chronograph with a column wheel and flyback function that allows the chronograph to be restarted without first stopping and resetting. The movement is 32 mm in diameter and of course also offers hours, small seconds and a date window. The movement is also equipped with a patented zeroing mechanism, which ensures that each chronograph hand is reset to zero.

In addition, it is equipped with a vertical clutch system that prevents the hands from jumping when the chronograph is stopped or started. Audemars Piguet is keen to showcase as many 367 components and features as possible. Parts normally hidden from view, such as the column wheel and the so-called “dance” of the chronograph hammer when the chronograph is reset to zero, are visible through the caseback, and even the 22-karat gold oscillating weight is open. Work.

Meanwhile, the automatic calibre 4302 (which also has a large diameter of 32 mm) belongs to the same movement family as its chronograph compatriot, but is naturally much simpler. It provides hours, minutes, central seconds and an instant jump date indication. The movement is equipped with a beautifully decorated 22-carat gold oscillating weight, visible through the sapphire crystal caseback.

Finally, let’s not forget the basics – both movements beat at 4 Hz and have a power reserve of up to 70 hours. In addition, thanks to the sapphire crystal case back, the wearer of both watches can witness several exquisite hand-decorating techniques. This includes “traits tirés”, “Côtes de Genève”, as well as round grain, round satin and diamond polished corners. replica audemars piguet royal oak offshore

The watch itself features a hand-stitched leather strap that matches the dial color. It would be interesting to see the dial paired with a simple black strap, as brighter models like Burgundy watches will have a completely different look. It would be more interesting to see how these watches (at least the platinum version) fit on the bracelet, especially the chronographs, which have a digital tachymeter scale that looks more like a sports watch.

The strap also controls the color of the dial to a certain extent—for example, a gray dial might be considered white without a gray leather strap. Regardless, the current hand-stitched “big square” alligator strap with 18-karat white/rose gold pin buckle fits nicely into the design, finally allowing the case shape and striking dial to take center stage.

At the end of the day, 2020 hasn’t brought too many major changes to the CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet watch. We can simply conclude that this is due to the already impressive case design, the great attention to detail, and the colorful sunburst dial. However, while these elements are an essential part of any watch review, it’s also worth analyzing what the latest collection actually tells us about the brand, strategy and following. swiss luxury replica watches

Back to the first point of this article: Audemars Piguet is known for its Royal Oak collection. So why is Audemars Piguet investing in the CODE 11.59 again despite the truly exciting new qualities? Of course, it apparently sold well in its first year. But at a deeper level, my answer is that, fundamentally, these watches encourage not only watch companies, but their followers to step out of their comfort zones.

One thing that defines us is both a blessing and a curse, and it’s sad how easy it is to forget what a brand has to offer, as we often focus on the brand’s most iconic designs, from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso to Breitling’s aeronautics. No, Audemars Piguet’s CODE 11.59 will hardly be recognizable on your wrist, and yes, fewer people will stop by in public to replenish your watch – at least for now. But that’s certainly not what the watch is all about.

One might argue that the release of Audemars Piguet’s latest Code 11.59 watch is a veiled ploy to push consumers in new directions, reach new customers, and remind consumers of the manufacturer’s capabilities. Others might argue that Audemars Piguet’s CODE 11.59 is nothing like the iconic and modern design of the Royal Oak. But let us remember that the Royal Oak was also ignored and ridiculed in its early days. Personally, I think the case and sapphire crystal in particular have the power to make a watch a valuable part of the brand’s history. replica audemars piguet watches