Introducing the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Smoked Dial 41 mm Watch Replica

Introducing the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Smoked Dial 41 mm Watch Replica

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 replica series is undoubtedly one of the most divergent major releases in 2019. Fans have different opinions, both labeling its fundamental deviation from the brand's iconic style, and embracing it as a bold new direction. As Code 11.59 enters its second year, Audemars Piguet has updated its product line to increase visual impact, introducing five new sunburst dial variants and a dynamic two-tone case design for three hands and chronographs. As a result, the new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding 41mm replica and Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm watch replica feel more like a complete package than their predecessor models, and its dramatic dial is more suitable for complex Watch case.

The Dial

The most frequent criticism against the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 watch replica had to do with the rather bland dials of the base models. In contrast, the pricey, complicated models were the standouts of the collection, having fired enamel dials with a smoked finish (for the minute repeater and the flying tourbillon) or aventurine glass (for the perpetual calendar).
Audemars Piguet replica doubtlessly realised the appeal of the smoked enamel dial, and followed up with the Code 11.59 Bolshoi Limited Edition, which featured the same graduated, dark blue dial in enamel, but on a time-only watch. The new models are not the first nor the only CODE 11.59 models to have dials with color gradients or more complicated dials. The minute repeater at launch had a blue gradient dial, as did the self-winding flying tourbillon; there is, of course, the openworked tourbillon model as well, and the perpetual calendar had a lovely blue aventurine dial. I think AP probably recognized that having a dial treatment which offered a greater sense of visual depth would probably create quite a different impression than the flat dials for the less complex launch models, and so the company released a watch which was a bit the shape of things to come – a limited edition for the Bolshoi Ballet, with a blue gradient grand feu enamel dial. That watch came at a considerable premium over the $26,800 price for the standard models, at $41,300, but the benefits of the more elaborate dial were immediately evident and very likely prompted the company to decide to produce visually similar, but considerably less costly, versions for the regular collection as well.

The Case

Both the Selfwinding and Chronograph models are 41 mm, the CODE 11.59 case has a most unusual construction – the case middle, which is octagonal in shape (a visual link connecting the collection to, of course, the Genta heritage and the octagonal bezel of the Royal Oak), is a separate part, and the lugs attach only to the upper part of the case; there is a minute gap where the lugs lie against the caseback and overall, the watch seems to hang suspended from the lugs. The effect is extremely subtle thanks to the small size of the gap, but it's definitely noticeable if you look closely. I have had several opportunities to see these cases in person, and the degree to which the finish is finely executed is hard to overstate.
Each of the brushed and polished facets stand out in greater contrast, and the overall effect helps to reinforce the ultramodern ethos of the design. It’s worth noting as well that two tone gold models are a real rarity in the brand’s catalog, with only one model ever made in white gold and pink gold before 1978. That sort of rarity and departure from the past further underlines the forward-thinking mentality behind the Code 11.59. For all three metal options, the new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 watch replica is finished of with a glare-resistant sapphire caseback and a disappointing 30 meters of water resistance.

The Movement

Audemars Piguet powers the Code 11.59 Selfwinding with the in-house Calibre 4302 automatic movement. With an instantaneous jumping date mechanism and a beautifully executed array of decorations, the Calibre 4302 offers 70 hours of power reserve at a 28,800 bph beat rate. The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph watch replica receives the in-house Calibre 4401 automatic chronograph movement. Somewhat surprisingly, this became the first ever fully in house automatic chronograph movement when it debuted in the Code 11.59 last year. It is certainly an initial effort worthy of the Audemars Piguet name, however. It features a flyback chronograph mechanism, Côtes de Genève and perlage across the plates and bridges, and a dramatic pink gold skeleton rotor. In terms of performance, the Calibre 4401 provides 70 hours of power reserve at a 28,800 bph beat rate. The new movements are very much, in their general visual effects, a good partner to the collection overall. I think they mate especially well with the white-gold and rose-gold combination cases.

Price

Although the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 replica series is likely to continue to bring differences to fans of the brand for some time to come, these brand new case and dial choices add rich visual drama to the basic design. The new Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 self-winding 41 mm watch replica and the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 self-winding chronograph 41 mm models are priced at $26,800 and $42,400 respectively.

Key Facts

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding watch replica
Ref. 15210CR.OO.A002CR.01 (smoked grey dial, two-tone case)
Ref. 15210CR.OO.A009CR.01 (grey dial, two-tone case)
Ref. 15210BC.OO.A068CR.01 (smoked burgundy dial, white gold case)
Ref. 15210OR.OO.A616CR.01 (smoked purple dial, pink gold case)
Ref. 15210OR.OO.A028CR.01 (smoked blue dial, pink gold case)

Case diameter: 41 mm
Height: 10.7 mm
Material: 18k gold
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Cal. 4302
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 70 hours
Strap: Alligator with pin buckle

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Chronograph watch replica
Ref. 26393CR.OO.A002CR.01 (smoked grey dial, two-tone case)
Ref. 26393CR.OO.A009CR.01 (grey dial, two-tone case)
Ref. 26393BC.OO.A068CR.01 (smoked burgundy dial, white gold case)
Ref. 26393OR.OO.A616CR.01 (smoked purple dial, pink gold case)
Ref. 26393OR.OO.A028CR.01 (smoked blue dial, pink gold case)

Case diameter: 41 mm
Height: 12.6 mm
Material: 18k gold
Water resistance: 30 m
Movement: Cal. 4401
Functions: Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, seconds, and date
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 70 hours
Strap: Alligator with pin buckle
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