Audemars Piguet has been a renowned name in the world of luxury watches for over a century. Its watches are known for their exquisite craftsmanship, sophisticated designs, and high-end features. The brand's latest offering, the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 watch collection of 2023, has made quite a buzz in the market.
The new collection debuts a ripple-effect dial along with several design tweaks. And, for the first time, these watches are wrapped in stainless steel. The collection is available in self-winding and chronograph guises and marks the latest effort from Audemars Piguet to create a better-looking and better-performing core collection of Code 11.59 watches.
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Self-Winding and Chronograph watches come with a stamped dial, which might disappoint those who have seen the brand's video on YouTube from ten years ago. However, there are two things to consider. First, the Code 11.59 is not a cheap watch, with a starting price of $25,300 in steel and without a bracelet. A guilloché dial would have further increased its price considerably. Second, the brand worked with Swiss guilloché artisan Yann von Kaenel, who hand-engraved the base stamps with a pattern of waves that move outwards from the center, along with hundreds of tiny holes.
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Self-Winding watch is available in blue (Blue Nuit in AP-speak), green, and smoked beige. The case measures 41mm-wide and just 10.7mm-thick. It is rated water-resistant to 30m and still has the Code 11.59's signature lugs that are integral to the bezel and only appear to be connected to the caseback but are, in fact, not. The middle case is in black ceramic and is octagonal as a nod to the Royal Oak, along with the little hexagonal screws set into the side of the lugs.
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Chronograph also measures 41mm-wide and 12.6mm-thick. You'll find the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4302 in the former and the Audemars Piguet Calibre 4401 in the latter. Both are 32mm-wide, and the self-winding comes in at 4.9mm-thick with 259 components, while the chronograph is understandably thicker at 6.8mm and 381 parts. The power reserve for both is a guaranteed minimum of 70 hours, replenished by mighty impressive 22k pink gold oscillating weights with an openworked execution — definitely among the nicest rotors in this price segment.
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Self-Winding watch is priced at $25,300 USD in green and blue and $27,800 USD in beige. The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Chronograph is priced at $35,000 USD in green and blue and $37,400 USD in beige.
In conclusion, the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 watch collection of 2023 is a beautiful addition to the brand's legacy. With its unique design elements and high-end features, it is a watch that is sure to catch the attention of watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. The watches are not just a status symbol, but they are also a testament to the brand's dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
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