Audemars Piguet Expands Code 11.59 with Minute Repeater and Stone Dials

Audemars Piguet introduces three new Code 11.59 models, including a 41mm Minute Repeater Supersonnerie and two 38mm self-winding stone dial watches. The collection expands with a focus on visible craftsmanship and auditory innovation, blending technical complications with distinctive materials.

The three new models represent Audemars Piguet's ongoing exploration of traditional craftsmanship through contemporary design. They incorporate natural stone finishes and high-technical complications. The brand described the collection as showcasing "craft you can see and, in one case, hear."

41mm Minute Repeater Supersonnerie Details

The 41mm model features a white gold case, smoked sapphire dial, and patented Supersonnerie technology for enhanced acoustic performance. Audemars Piguet introduces a 41mm Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie in white gold.

The 41mm reference measures 13.6mm thick and offers 20 meters of water resistance. It uses an 18-carat white gold case with a smoked sapphire dial, silver-toned details, white gold baton hands and hour markers, and a grey alligator strap.

The minute repeater mechanism uses Audemars Piguet's patented Supersonnerie technology to amplify chimes indicating the time. The Supersonnerie technology, originally introduced in 2016, utilizes a specialized soundboard and caseback construction to improve acoustic performance. The patented gongs are mounted on a dedicated soundboard, with an innovative caseback construction creating a resonance chamber designed to enhance acoustic performance.

This 41mm model houses the manually wound Calibre 2953 movement, which contains 362 components and provides a 72-hour power reserve.

38mm Stone Dial Models

Two 38mm self-winding models combine natural obsidian and black onyx dials with Calibre 5909 movements and 60-hour power reserves. Two 38mm Code 11.59 models feature natural obsidian and black onyx dials.

The 38mm stone dial models are self-winding with Calibre 5909, comprising 174 components and offering a 60-hour power reserve. The 38mm watches measure 9.6mm thick and feature 30 meters of water resistance. Both 38mm models are equipped with Audemars Piguet's automatic Calibre 5909 movement and feature a double-curved sapphire crystal.

Key specifications for the two stone-dial variants are detailed below.

The article closes on the 41mm Minute Repeater Supersonnerie's grey alligator strap and smoked sapphire dial as key visual and tactile elements.