Audemars Piguet Royal Oak New Models with Deep Blue Smoked Dials

Audemars Piguet presents three new 18-carat white gold Royal Oak timepieces, all enriched with a Grande Tapisserie dial in a new smoked blue hue. The new selection includes two Royal Oak Selfwinding models in 34 and 37 mm as well as a Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in 38 mm.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

The bezels of these three new references are adorned with baguette-cut diamonds, furthering the play of light conferred by the Royal Oak’s multifaceted case and bracelet.

Royal Oak with Smoked Blue Dial 34mm & 37mm

Audemars Piguet evolves the current Royal Oak collection for the smaller wrists with two new Royal Oak Selfwinding models in 34 and 37 mm combining 18-carat white gold, baguette-cut diamonds and a smoked blue dial.

While the dial’s expressive blue hue is obtained by Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD), the smoked effect is achieved by meticulously spraying coloured varnish onto the periphery, while the dial is rotating. The colour gradation evolving from the centre outwards further accentuates the guilloché motif.

The 32 baguette-cut diamonds illuminating the bezel – a first for the 34 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding line – are echoed by the 12 baguette-cut diamond hour-markers punctuating the dial.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 34 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 34 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

The coloured dial is also enriched with white gold hands filled with luminescent coating as well as with the embossed gold “Audemars Piguet” signature at 12 o’clock.

Introduced last year on 34 mm and 37 mm models, this logo has been obtained through galvanic growth: each letter is connected with minuscule links and is affixed onto the dial by hand with tiny legs almost invisible to the naked eye.

Movement

The two timepieces indicate the hours, minutes, seconds and date. The 34 mm reference is powered by the selfwinding Calibre 5800 which has a frequency of 4 Hz and a power reserve of minimum 50 hours. The 37 mm timepiece encloses the self-winding Calibre 5900, endowed with a frequency of 4Hz and 60 hours of autonomy.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

Both movements are fitted with the collection’s 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight finished with sandblasting, satin-finishing and polished chamfers that can be admired through the two timepieces’ sapphire caseback.

Other refined Haute Horlogerie decorations such as Côtes de Genève, trait-tirés, snailing and circular graining adorn the two mechanisms.

Royal Oak with Smoked Blue Dial 38 mm

The Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in 38 mm is offered in a new colourway, pairing an 18- carat white gold case with a deep smoked blue Grande Tapisserie dial and a bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds.

The smoked blue dial is complemented with a date and three snailed counters: the hours counter at 9 o’clock, the minutes counter at 3, the small seconds at 6.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

The dial’s deep blue hues are countered by bright accents. Meanwhile, the white gold hands, filled with luminescent coating aiding legibility in dim light, are complemented with the applied gold “Audemars Piguet” signature below noon. Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers echo the glowing bezel, while playing with the Royal Oak’s strong lines and multiple facets.

Finished with an alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers, the case and bracelet engage with light like the facets of a diamond.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

Moreover, the self-winding Calibre 2385 which beats at a frequency of 3 Hz and provides 40 hours of autonomy. The watch is fitted with a solid 18-carat white gold caseback.

Summary

These three new timepieces are endowed with the latest ergonomic design introduced in 2022 on a selection of 34-, 37-, 38- and 41-mm sized references for the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak.

The bevels adorning the top and bottom of the case have been enlarged to enhance the play of light between the satin-finished and polished surfaces, further emphasising the slender aesthetic of the design. For its part, the caseback has been slightly more integrated into the case middle to sit more comfortably on the wrist.

The finesse of this new case design continues onto the integrated bracelet with the first four links that are now trapezoid in shape and no longer parallel.

This more pronounced decrease in thickness brings forward the bracelet’s taper for more visual appeal. Furthermore, the links are thinner throughout the bracelet, and therefore lighter, offering added comfort and optimum ergonomics.

These three timepieces present the new design evolution, smaller case sizes, elegant smoked blue tapisserie dials and baguette diamond indexes and bezels for a new interpretation of this soughtafter model.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 34 mm
Reference 77451BC.ZZ.1261BC.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

Case
18-carat white gold case, bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water-resistant to 50 m.
Case thickness: 8.8 mm

Dial
Smoked blue dial with Grande Tapisserie pattern
Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers
White gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 5800
Total diameter: 23.9 mm (10 ½ lignes)
Total thickness: 4 mm
Number of jewels: 28
Number of parts: 186
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 50 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm
Reference 15551BC.ZZ.1356BC.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

Case
18-carat white gold case, bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds, glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback, water-resistant to 50 m.
Case thickness: 9.4 mm

Dial
Smoked blue dial with Grande Tapisserie pattern
Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers
White gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 5900
Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11 ½ lignes)
Total thickness: 4 mm
Number of jewels: 29
Number of parts: 186
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 60 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm
Reference 26715BC.ZZ.1356BC.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in white gold with smoked blue dial

Case
18-carat white gold case
Bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Screw-locked crown
Water-resistant to 50 m
Case thickness: 11 mm

Dial
Smoked blue dial with Grande Tapisserie pattern
Blue counters and external zones
Baguette-cut diamond hour-markers
White gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2385
Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11 ½ lignes)
Total thickness: 5.5 mm
Number of jewels: 37
Number of parts: 304
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 40 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm New Versions with Black Onyx Dial and Baguette-cut Diamond-set Bezel

Audemars Piguet has announced two new black onyx dial versions of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in 38 mm. Available in 18-carat white or pink gold, these new references spotlight sparkling baguette-cut diamonds adorning the bezel and hour markers.

The elegant black dial provides the perfect background for the diamond hour-markers and for the chronograph counters that are framed by rings of gold matching the colour of the case.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in White Gold with Black Onyx Dial and Baguette-cut Diamond-set Bezel

These two new references expand the AP Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm range that was first unveiled by the Manufacture in 2019.

Both the 18-carat white gold and pink gold cases and bracelets feature alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces that are the signature of Audemars Piguet.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in Pink Gold with Black Onyx Dial and Baguette-cut Diamond-set Bezel

The case houses self-winding Calibre 2385 with the following functions: chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date. It has a power reserve rating of 40 hours.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38mm with Black Onyx Dial

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2385
Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11 1/2 lignes)
Total thickness: 5.5 mm
Number of parts: 304
Number of jewels: 37
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 40 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.

White Gold Version, Ref. 26715BC.ZZ.1356BC.02

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in White Gold with Black Onyx Dial and Baguette-cut Diamond-set Bezel

Case
18-carat white gold case, bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (~1.66 carats), glare-proofed sapphire crystal, screw-locked crown, water-resistant to 50m.

Dial
Black onyx dial, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers (~ 0.22 carats) and 18-carat white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Pink Gold Version, Ref. 26715OR.ZZ.1356OR.02

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 38 mm in Pink Gold with Black Onyx Dial and Baguette-cut Diamond-set Bezel

Case
18-carat pink gold case, bezel set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds (~1.66 carats), glare-proofed sapphire crystal, screw-locked crown, water-resistant to 50m.

Dial
Black onyx dial, baguette-cut diamond hour-markers (~0.22 carats) and 18-carat pink gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

Bracelet
18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon with Smoked Green Enamelled Aventurine Dial

Audemars Piguet’s new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon has a smoked green enamelled aventurine dial. This new two-tone AP Code 11.59 watch features an 18-carat pink gold case and a black ceramic middle case.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon with Smoked Green Enamelled Aventurine Dial

The new model follows the footsteps of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon with a black aventurine dial released in 2020.

Fusion of Pink Gold and Smoked Green Aventurine Dial

The smoked green enamelled aventurine dial of the new Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon watch is adorned with pink gold accents. It features flying tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. The various techniques that come into play to create this dial give an incredible impression of depth and light.

This illusion of depth was created by covering the gold dial with a blend of crushed aventurine glass and enamel. Each enamel dial is unique thanks to the organic nature of its materials, as well as its hand manufacturing technique and distinctive time in the kiln.

The dial is housed under a complex double curved sapphire crystal which perfectly integrates the curvature of the extra-thin bezel and intensifies the play of light.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon with Smoked Green Enamelled Aventurine Dial

The 41 mm diameter pink gold case with a black ceramic case middle highlights the deep green colour of the enamelled aventurine dial.

The pink gold case is adorned with an alternation of satin-brushed and polished surfaces, while the case middle in black ceramic brings a highly contemporary look. The watch also boasts an extra-thin bezel, a round caseback and highly stylised lugs. To further match with the case’s colour, the open-worked oscillating weight in 22-carat pink gold is visible through the sapphire caseback.

The brand’s trademark alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers offers a fascinating interplay with the light that illuminates the watch’s dark green aesthetic.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon with Smoked Green Enamelled Aventurine Dial

This contemporary aesthetic with its two-toned case and dark green enamelled aventurine dial is enhanced by the addition of a black textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather.

Movement

This new timepiece is powered by the Selfwinding Calibre 2950, which combines a flying tourbillon at six o’clock with a subtle pink gold-toned balance wheel and a central rotor.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 2950 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Movement

Audemars Piguet’s first flying tourbillon wristwatch made its appearance in 2018 in the Royal Oak Concept collection. The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet represents the Manufacture’s second collection to host this prestigious mechanism.

This new iteration will be launched in June exclusively in South-East Asia, with further availability in other countries as of August 2023.

Technical details

Model: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 41 mm, with Smoked Green Aventurine Dial, Reference 26396NR.OO.D002KB.01

Case
Black ceramic case middle
18-carat pink gold bezel, lugs and crown
Case diameter: 41mm
Case thickness: 11.8 mm
Glare-proofed double curved sapphire crystal
Glare-proofed sapphire and pink gold caseback
Water resistant to 30 m

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2950
Total diameter 31.5 mm (13 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness 6.2 mm
Number of jewels 27
Number of parts 270
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 65 h
Frequency of balance wheel 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Flying tourbillon, hours and minutes

Dial
Smoked green enamelled aventurine dial, pink gold hour-markers and hands

Strap
Black textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin inner lining, 18-carat pink gold AP folding clasp

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic Limited Edition

Audemars Piguet presents new iteration of its Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph featuring a black ceramic case and an architectural dial combining black and green hues. Limited to 100 pieces, this cutting-edge horological masterpiece comes with a green interchangeable rubber strap.

In 2021, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph marked the beginning of a new generation of Royal Oak Offshore with a 43 mm diameter. This year, the Manufacture launches a new version crafted in black ceramic.

AP Royal Oak Offshore Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic

All the components of the black ceramic case are hand-finished with the Manufacture’s trademark alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic Limited Edition

The new AP Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic model encompasses a ceramic caseback for the first time in the 43 mm Royal Oak Offshore collection.

Secured with screws, the case-back ring features the engraving “Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition of 100 Pieces”. It also frames a sapphire-crystal display window revealing the Calibre 2967 and its blackened 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic Limited Edition

The 2023 iteration presents a dramatic evolution of the selfwinding Calibre 2967 launched in 2021. This 526-part flyback chronograph movement incorporates a flying tourbillon, whose single underlying bridge holds the rotating cage at 6 o’clock.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 2967 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Movement

The architectural black PVD-coated titanium bridges, finished with satin-brushing and hand-polished angles, are enriched with vivid green inserts endowed with an even aluminium coating. Lastly, the bright external polished chamfers highlight the bridges’ titanium base and add depth to the multi-layered movement.

The two translucent chronograph counters, outlined with a black outer ring, leave the view of the two-tone movement unencumbered. The 18-carat pink gold hands are illuminated with luminescent coating. Furthermore, a green anodised inner bezel, keeping in with the bridge inserts and strap, serves as the minutes track. The red chronograph hands add a racy flash of colour.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph Black Ceramic Limited Edition

New Interchangeable Strap System

This new reference comes with the Manufacture’s interchangeable strap system complementing the latest generation of Royal Oak Offshore models. This system has been directly integrated into the case’s studs and buckle.

The new system allows wearers to change the straps and buckles of their new timepiece themselves with a quick click and release. The double-push system also grants optimum security when the watch is worn on the wrist.

The watch’s green rubber strap can be swapped out for the second black rubber strap. Owners benefit furthermore from the ‘AP’ folding clasp in lightweight, satin-finished titanium.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph 43 mm
Reference 26622CE.OO.D062CA.01

Case
Black ceramic case, glare-proofed sapphire crystal, black ceramic and glare-proofed sapphire caseback, black ceramic push-pieces and screw-locked crown, sandblasted titanium push-piece guards and studs, water-resistant to 100 m.
Case thickness: 15.5 mm.

Dial
Black PVD-coated titanium bridges, black open-worked counters, 18-carat pink-gold hands with luminescent coating, green anodised inner bezel.

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2967
Total diameter: 33.6 mm (15 lignes)
Total thickness: 8.4 mm
Number of jewels: 40
Number of parts: 526
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 65 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Flying tourbillon, flyback chronograph, hours, minutes

Strap
Interchangeable green rubber strap with satin-finished titanium AP folding clasp
Additional interchangeable black rubber strap

Audemars Piguet Extra-Thin Royal Oak “Jumbo” Model in White Gold with Blue Grained Dial

Audemars Piguet has announced a new white gold version of its Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model (ref. 16202) with a blue grained dial.

This new reference is powered by the Calibre 7121, the ultra-thin movement introduced in January 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak. The 39 mm timepiece will be available exclusively in Audemars Piguet boutiques.

Audemars Piguet Extra-Thin Royal Oak “Jumbo” Model in White Gold with Blue Grained Dial
This new AP Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model’s grained dial is inspired by a model created in 1992 for the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak collection to enrich the platinum reference 14802 and complement the collection’s historical motifs.

Audemars Piguet has reworked the texture of the dial of this new reference to offer a finer and brighter grain that plays with the light differently. Obtained using PVD, the blue tone is then covered with a translucent coating that accentuates the relief and brilliance of the dial and evokes the colour of a clear night sky above Le Brassus.

This new iteration comes with a white gold case and bracelet. The objective was to enhance the contrast with the new blue grained dial, which is also adorned with white gold hour markers and hands enhanced with a luminescent coating to improve readability in the dark.

Audemars Piguet Extra-Thin Royal Oak “Jumbo” Model in White Gold with Blue Grained Dial

Matching the dial, the background of the date window is also in this midnight blue colour. As for the case, it features Audemars Piguet’s signature alternating finishes with polished bevels that complement the satin-finishing on the bezel and AP folding clasp.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 7121

This new model is powered by the Calibre 7121 that was launched in January 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary and marks the birth of the 16202 line.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 7121

The AP Calibre 7121 is the result of five years of research and development and indicates the hours, minutes, seconds and date. Moreover it offers a power reserve of 55 hours that is obtained thanks to a larger barrel than its predecessor. The date features a flat, energy-saving mechanism with a new rapid corrector that has been patented.

The extremely small thickness of the calibre (only 3.2 mm) allows it to be housed in a harmoniously proportioned case measuring 39 mm in diameter with a thickness of a mere 8.1 mm. The movement beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour). Its 18-carat pink gold oscillating weight with bidirectional winding is visible through the sapphire back.

Audemars Piguet Extra-Thin Royal Oak “Jumbo” Model in White Gold with Blue Grained Dial

The AP Calibre 7121 features prestigious hand-crafted decorations such as Côtes de Genève, circular satin-finishing, snailing, circular graining and polished angles.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-thin 39 mm
Reference 16202BC.OO.1240BC.02

Case
18-carat white gold case
Diameter: 39mm
Case thickness: 8.1 mm
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and case back
Water resistant to 50 m

Movement
Self-winding calibre 7121
Total diameter: 29.6 mm (12 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness: 3.2 mm
Number of jewels: 33
Number of parts: 268
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 55 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28 800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Hours, minutes and date

Dial
Blue grained dial, white gold hour markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescence

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet and AP folding clasp

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph in White Gold with Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Set Bezel

Audemars Piguet presents a sparkling new 41mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in 18-carat white gold and adorned with a bezel paved with baguette-cut blue sapphires. The Royal Oak Blue Dial watch incorporates the new design evolution that was introduced in 2022.

The dial incorporates a Grande Tapisserie pattern, dressed in blue and endued with contrasting light blue counters. An aperture, positioned between 4 and 5 o’clock, reveals the date in white numerals atop a blue disc, matching the dominant dial hue. The case, bezel and bracelet in 18-carat white gold encompass both polished and satin-brushed surfaces.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph in White Gold with Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Set Bezel

Design Enhancements

Since its initial unveiling in 1972, the Royal Oak has become a byword for accomplished design with its distinctive octagonal bezel, punctuated with eight hexagonal screws and integrated bracelet. In 2022, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Royal Oak, the Manufacture made subtle design changes to some of the models in 34, 37, 38 and 41 mm, retaining the original watch’s distinguishing looks while augmenting its allure.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding Chronograph in White Gold with Baguette-Cut Blue Sapphire Set Bezel

The bevels gracing the top and underside of the case were enlarged in order to enhance the play of light and imbue the case with a slender profile. The caseback and case middle were redesigned, improving the way the components integrate with one another for a more comfortable wrist fit.

Upgraded Bracelet

The bracelet of new white gold Royal Oak Blue Dial watch benefits from aesthetic and ergonomic upgrades. The first four links transitioned from being parallel to trapezoidal in shape, bestowing a more tapered, elegant look. By slightly reducing the thickness of the links, the bracelet is now lighter, once again proffering ergonomic advancement.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 4401

At the heart of this new Royal Oak Blue Dial model is the Manufacture’s latest generation chronograph movement, the self-winding Calibre 4401. It is fully integrated and features a column wheel and a flyback function.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 4401

The movement is adorned with refined finishing, including Côtes de Genève, circular graining, circular satin and polished chamfers, all of which are visible via the sapphire caseback.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm
Reference 26240BC.SS.1320BC.01

Case
18-carat white gold case
Case diameter: 41mm
Case thickness: 12.4 mm
18-carat white gold bezel set with 32 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~3.32 carats)
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Screw-locked crown
Water-resistant to 50m

Dial
Blue dial with Grand Tapisserie pattern, light blue counters, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 4401
Total diameter: 32 mm (14lignes)
Total thickness: 6.8 mm
Number of parts: 381
Number of jewels: 40
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Bracelet
18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Yellow Gold Model with Natural Turquoise Dial

Audemars Piguet has launched a new version of its 37 mm Royal Oak Selfwinding model, entirely crafted in 18-carat yellow gold and illuminated by a natural turquoise dial.

Cut to form a slender disc, the turquoise has then been ground, sandblasted and polished before being integrated into a gilded brass outer casing. The overall thickness is just 0.75 mm. Each dial is one of a kind because every stone has its own natural composition, texture and colour, thus reacting differently to different machining operations or finishes.

First Yellow Royal Oak with a Natural Turquoise Dial

For the first time, the 37 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-winding watch combines an 18-carat yellow gold case and bracelet with a natural turquoise dial.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Yellow Gold Model with Natural Turquoise Dial

This is the first 37mm Royal Oak variation in yellow gold since 2018. The case, bezel and integrated bracelet feature the Manufacture’s trademark touch in terms of hand-finishing with alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces performed by the artisans in Le Brassus.

The blue shade of the natural turquoise dial strikes a contrast with the yellow gold hands and hour-markers featuring a luminescent coating enabling optimal readability in the dark.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Yellow Gold Model with Natural Turquoise Dial

The turquoise is embellished by the polished yellow gold applique bearing the “Audemars Piguet” signature, which has been affixed to the dial with tiny feet specially designed to fit the thickness of the stone. The date window in the same colour as the stone ensures pleasing aesthetic harmony.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Yellow Gold Model with Natural Turquoise Dial

This new reference also showcases the design evolution that marked the Audemars Piguet Royal Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary by reinforcing its ergonomics as well as its visual impact. The corresponding developments visible on this 37 mm model include larger chamfers, trapeze-shaped first links on the tapering bracelet showing a pronounced decrease in thickness, along with a sapphire caseback slightly more integrated into the case middle.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 5900

This Royal Oak model is equipped with the Calibre 5900, which first appeared in 2022 on certain 37 mm references. This movement combines a slim 3.9 mm thickness, a high 4Hz frequency and a 60-hour power reserve.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 5900

This self-winding mechanical movement is visible through the sapphire caseback revealing the 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight along with the refined decorations adorning the components, such as the polished angles, vertical satin brushing, Côtes de Genève, circular graining and chamfering.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding 37 mm with Natural Turquoise Dial
Reference 15550BA.OO. 1356BA.01

Case
18-carat yellow gold
Case thickness: 8.9 mm
Case diameter: 37mm
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 5900
Total diameter: 26.2 mm (11 ½ lignes)
Total thickness: 4 mm
Number of components: 186
Number of jewels: 29
Guaranteed minimum power reserve: 60h
Frequency of the balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800vibrations/hour)

Functions
Hour, minute, centre seconds

Dial
Natural turquoise dial, applied hour-markers and hands in 18-carat yellow gold with luminescent coating.

Bracelet
18-carat yellow gold bracelet with AP folding clasp

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet New Models

Audemars Piguet presents six new references of its Code 11.59 Selfwinding and Selfwinding Chronograph in 41 mm that have been created for the very first time in stainless steel. Four Code 11.59 New models come entirely in steel, while the other two combine a black ceramic case middle with a steel bezel, lugs and case back.

Code 11.59 New Models

In addition to this new material, these timepieces feature a new aesthetic that emphasizes both ergonomics and legibility as well as introduces new dials with a pattern that has been specifically created for the collection.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial
The three new models displaying the hour, minute, seconds and date in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection are accompanied by three Selfwinding Chronograph models in the same colours that integrate both stainless steel and the new dial design, for the first time.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial

Since its launch in 2019, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection has been available primarily in 18-carat white or pink gold. In 2021 and 2022, the manufacture integrated a black or blue ceramic case middle on certain gold models, giving them a highly contemporary design.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Steel Case and Green dial

This year, stainless steel makes its debut in the collection, with four of the six models made entirely from stainless steel and the other two coming in steel and black ceramic with beige dials, creating an elegant and aesthetic contrast.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial

Featuring a complex architecture composed of stylized tumbled lugs, an ultra-thin bezel, and an octagonal case middle, the case of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is one of the most complicated ever made by the Manufacture.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial

In keeping with Audemars Piguet tradition, the stainless steel components alternate between polished and satin-finished surfaces, playing with the light and providing captivating visual contrasts.

New Dial Pattern

These six new 41 mm references inaugurate a brand-new stamped dial with a pattern specially developed for the occasion. Made up of concentric circles that create a unique structure, this ripple pattern has a texture that has never been seen before on a Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet dial and enhances legibility.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Steel Case and Green dial

Developed by Audemars Piguet in collaboration with Swiss guilloché craftsman Yann von Kaenel, this motif provides a new signature design to the collection.

The pattern of waves that move outwards from the centre of the dial is decorated with hundreds of tiny holes that play with the light. The result is a myriad of details that make this decoration so rich, while at the same time paying tribute to the craftsmanship of this extremely talented artisan.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Steel Case and Green dial

In order to further embellish the pattern, the dials are then coloured by PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) for the blue or green tones, and with a galvanic process for the beige hue. The advantage of these techniques is that they preserve and enhance the depth of the stamped pattern to maximise the play of light.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm with Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial

They also create a colour effect that gives the illusion of the dials being smoked, even when the shade is uniform, as is the case for the green and blue references.

New Code 11.59 Design Evolution

These new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding and Selfwinding Chronograph models introduce a new design evolution into the collection and put an emphasis on comfort and readability.

Firstly, new elongated hour-markers replace the Arabic numerals that have been present in the collection since its launch. Designed in 18-carat white gold, the hour-markers and hands are flattened, faceted and polished, creating a visual contrast with the new dial pattern with its intense dark tones. To enhance the legibility, the hour-markers and hands have been coated with Super LumiNova so they can be seen in the dark.

Encircled by an ultra-thin bezel, the inner bezel has also evolved. Audemars Piguet’s designers have reduced the steepness of its angle to reduce the difference in height with the dial. It has also been widened and given a smoother bevel for added visual impact.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Steel Case and Green dial

While previous models in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection featured markers every five minutes, the new version includes a more detailed seconds scale, reinforcing the precision and modern style of the timepieces. The typography of the numerals has also been adapted.

The final changes to the collection concern the crown and the buckle. The crown is now more rounded with shallower, yet more pronounced indentations than on previous models. It is made of stainless steel and the two beige models have black ceramic caps. The bracelet’s buckle, whether pin or folding, swaps the long engraved “Audemars Piguet” signature for the AP monogram. This design evolution will be extended to gold models and complications in the coming years.

Striking Dial Colors

The six new references come in three timeless shades that reinforce the collection’s elegant and intricate aesthetic. Each dial tone is paired with a matching rubber strap decorated with a textile pattern and lined with calf leather.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial

The “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” colour is an iconic feature of the Royal Oak collection and makes its appearance on two new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet references. On the hour, minute, second and date model, the deep blue is counterbalanced by a grey inner bezel that matches the tone of the steel and is contrasted by the white gold hour-markers and hands.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial

The Selfwinding Chronograph model alternates between two-tone blue and grey counters at 3 and 9 o’clock and features an entirely grey small seconds counter at 6 o’clock for a legible and elegant look.

Two other references are dressed in a mysterious green, leaning towards a khaki colour, with an inner bezel in the same tone. Only the rhodium-plated outer zone of the counters of the Selfwinding Chronograph model breaks the monochrome aesthetic of the timepiece.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Steel Case and Green dial

Finally, two models have a luminous aesthetic in tones of beige. Adding depth to this light colour, the dials of both models are smoked away from the centre and become completely black towards the outer edge.

The Selfwinding Chronograph model follows the same logic as the blue and green models, displaying beige counters at 3 and 9 o’clock, encircled by a black outer zone, matching the small seconds counter at 6 o’clock, which is painted in an intense black. Echoing this eye-catching two-tone aesthetic, the stainless steel case is contrasted with a black ceramic case middle and crown.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm with Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial

The counters of the three Selfwinding Chronograph models are lightly sandblasted, interacting with the textured undulations of the dial pattern.

Movements

Combining watchmaking technology and traditional know-how, the six new Code 11.59 models are driven by the latest-generation movements: Calibre 4302 with a seconds and date indication and Calibre 4401, an integrated selfwinding chronograph movement with a column wheel and flyback function.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm Caseback

Both movements are equipped with a patented mechanism that provides stability and precision when setting the watch. With a generous diameter of 32 mm, these movements also provide enhanced chronometry.

The Calibre 4401 is equipped with a vertical gear train that prevents the hands from jumping when the chronograph is activated or stopped.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph 41 mm Caseback

A patented reset mechanism ensures that each counter hand returns to its original position. The sapphire caseback reveals a myriad of refined decorations on both calibres, as well as the brand new 22-carat pink gold open-worked oscillating weight dedicated to the collection.

These six new Code 11.59 models will be available in Audemars Piguet boutiques and at selected retailers worldwide from April 2023.

Technical details

Collection: Code 11.59 New Models

Model: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding 41 mm

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 4302
Total diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Movement thickness: 4.9 mm
Number of jewels: 32
Number of parts: 257
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 70 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28 800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Hours, minutes, centre seconds and date

With Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial, Reference 15210ST.OO.A348KB.01

Case
Stainless steel case, double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal caseback, water-resistant to 30 m.
Case thickness: 10.7 mm

Dial
“Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 dial”, 18-carat white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, grey inner bezel

Strap
Blue leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle.

With Steel Case and Green Dial, Reference 15210ST.OO.A056KB.01

Case
Stainless steel case
Double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistant to 30 m
Case thickness: 10.7 mm

Dial
Green dial, 18-carat white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, green inner bezel.

Strap
Green leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle.

With Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial, Reference 15210QT.OO.A064KB.01

 

Case
Black ceramic case middle and crown, stainless steel case, lugs, bezel and caseback
Double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistant to 30 m
Case thickness: 10.7 mm

Dial
Smoked beige dial, 18-carat white gold applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, black inner bezel

Strap
Beige leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle

Model: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 4401
Total diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Movement thickness: 6.8 mm
Number of jewels: 40
Number of parts: 381
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.

With Steel Case and Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50 Dial, Reference 26393ST.OO.A348KB.01

Case
Stainless steel case
Double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistant to 30 m
Case thickness: 12.6 mm

Dial
“ Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” dial, blue counters with external grey zone, grey counter at 6 o’clock, 18-carat applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, grey inner bezel.

Strap
Blue leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle.

With Steel Case and Green Dial, Reference 26393ST.OO.A056KB.01

Case
Stainless steel case
Double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistant to 30 m
Case thickness: 12.6 mm

Dial
Green dial, green counters with rhodium-coloured outer zone, green counter at 6 o’clock, 18-carat applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, green inner bezel.

Strap
Green leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle.

With Black Ceramic Case and Smoked Beige Dial, Reference 26393QT.OO.A064KB.01

Case
Black ceramic case middle and crown, stainless steel case, lugs, bezel and caseback
Double curved glare-proofed sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistant to 30 m
Case thickness: 12.6 mm

Dial
Smoked beige dial, beige counters with black outer zone, black counter at 6 o’clock, 18-carat applied hour-markers and hands with luminescence, black inner bezel.

Strap
Beige leather and rubber strap with stainless steel AP pin buckle.

Audemars Piguet New Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in Black Ceramic

Audemars Piguet presents a new version of its Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm, housed in its first-ever black ceramic case with a matching bracelet and a black Petite Tapisserie dial.

This new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph marks the collection’s 30th anniversary. It is equipped with Calibre 4404, an integrated chronograph movement with a flyback function.

AP Royal Oak Offshore Black Ceramic

The new reference 26238CE is the first Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore with a case and bracelet made entirely of ceramic. This material is also used for the push-pieces at 2 and 4 o’clock that operate the chronograph, as well as for the screw-locked crown at 3 o’clock.

Audemars Piguet New Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in Black Ceramic

Only the eight white gold screws attaching the bezel to the case stand out, along with the eight luminescent applied hour-markers that punctuate the hours and the titanium caseback.

The dial is dressed in the same matte black colour as the case, bracelet, push-pieces, bezel and crown. It is decorated with the Petite Tapisserie pattern, a signature motif previously reserved for the 26238 references in gold or titanium.

While past references had variations in tone, this new reference is the first to be totally monochrome in pitch black, which is particularly difficult to achieve due to the different materials and textures used.

Audemars Piguet New Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in Black Ceramic

To enhance legibility, a wide range of finishings have been developed for this timepiece. Each of the counters is accompanied by a white hand offering a distinct contrast that is further accentuated by a disc of white Arabic numerals.

Similarly, the circular date window (at 3 o’clock) and the three emblematic counters of the Royal Oak Offshore unfold around the two large luminescent hour and minute hands, small seconds at 6 o’clock, chronograph minutes at 9 o’clock and chronograph hours at 12 o’clock.

This layout keeps the famous vertical arrangement of the collection. It also follows the subtle introduction made in 2021 where the hour and small seconds counters were switched to offer a top-to-bottom reading of the elapsed hours and minutes.

Audemars Piguet New Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph in Black Ceramic

The ceramic used on this timepiece has been meticulously finished to reveal its subtleties. Lines, angles and bezels are hand-finished to obtain the alternating polished and satin surfaces that are the Manufacture’s signature style.

Audemars Piguet Calibre 4404

The new integrated automatic chronograph Cal.4404 features a column wheel and flyback function that allows it to be restarted without having to first stop and reset it.

The column wheel has a vertical clutch designed to allow smooth pressure on each push-piece. When the chronograph is started or stopped, the hands immediately start moving, without any delay or unexpected jumps.

A patented reset mechanism also ensures that each chronograph hand instantly returns to its vertical starting position.

Audemars Piguet Self-winding Calibre 4404

The sapphire and titanium caseback allows the wearer to admire the operation of the chronograph’s column wheel below. When the reset push-piece is pressed, the hammers, directed by a lever, strike the central cam to reset the chronograph wheels and set the hands to zero.

The wearer can also admire the 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight that has been engraved with the initials AP, echoing the historic versions of the Royal Oak Offshore.

The movement also features refined finishes such as Côtes de Genève, circular graining, circular satin finishing and polished bevels.

Technical details

Model: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42 mm
Reference 26238CE.OO.1300CE.01

Case
Case, push-pieces, push-piece guards and screw-locked crown in black ceramic
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and titanium sapphire caseback
Case diameter: 42 mm
Case thickness: 15.3 mm
Water resistant to 100 m

Dial
Black dial with Petite Tapisserie pattern, black counters, applied hour-markers, white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating and black inner bezel

Movement
Self-winding Calibre 4404
Total diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Total thickness: 7.95 mm
Number of parts: 433
Number of jewels: 40
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date

Bracelet
Black ceramic bracelet with titanium AP folding clasp