Audemars Piguet’s CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection includes three new models. All of them are luxurious three-hand dress watches with natural stones for the dial.[Photo]See 3 Audemars Piguet Japan limited edition models
In 2019, a new collection was created as “CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet”. The name, which doesn’t look like a watch, actually has a deep meaning. “CODE” is an acronym for “Challenge”, “Own”, “Dare”, and “Evolve”. “11.59” represents “23:59”, just before the new day. In short, this collection is a timepiece that symbolizes Audemars Piguet’s new challenge.
This posture can be seen in various parts of the watch. The neat round case when viewed from the front adopts a complex three-layer structure. The middle case is designed in an octagonal shape reminiscent of the “Royal Oak”. In addition, the dress watch incorporates elements of sports models and Audemars Piguet traditions into the dress watch, such as the uniquely shaped lugs with gaps and the narrowly narrowed bezel, and fuses them on a high level.
Each new model has a dial made of sodalite, malachite, and turquoise. The sodalite and malachite models will be released in May 2026 exclusively in Japan, and the turquoise model will be released in Japan ahead of worldwide sales in July.
The sodalite model is paired with an 18-carat white gold case, with baguette-cut diamond hour markers and white gold hour and minute hands adorning the dial. This is in response to the white calcite contained in sodalite. The mottled pattern, which is a mixture of deep blue shades and white, creates a serene atmosphere.
The malachite model is impressive with its silky curved stone grain floating in bright green. It is paired with an 18K yellow gold case and hour and minute hands. The gentle-toned dial adds a touch of glamour, emphasizing the elegant impression.
The turquoise model comes with an 18K white gold case and hour and minute hands. The hour markers are made of rhodium-toned pink gold, which subtly accentuates the clear sky blue. Compared to the 41mm diameter of sodalite and malachite, only the turquoise model has a slightly smaller diameter of 38mm.
The “CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet” features a windshield that draws different curves on the inside and outside, and the nuances of the dial change depending on the angle of view. It goes perfectly with this model made of natural stone.
The work of dropping natural stone, which is not consistent in strength and prone to cracking during processing, into the dial requires skilled skills. On the other hand, the stone grain selected by the craftsman beautifully colors the dial, making it a one-of-a-kind timepiece with no two patterns the same.
Each model comes with a textile-like rubber strap and an alligator strap in a color that matches the natural stone. This model does not even have a date display, and it is nothing short of spectacular that the stone’s personality and color tone are consistently expressed throughout the watch. It is a timepiece that allows you to enjoy a luxurious moment looking at the watch itself, rather than simply checking the time.
Text: Tomotaka Usami
