Audemars Piguet Celebrates 150th Anniversary With New Perpetual Calendars and Flying Tourbillons
Across the Royal Oak and Code 11.59 collections.
Summary
- Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th anniversary with new novelties, spanning two Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars and a Code 11.59 Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, all boasting 38mm case sizes
- Also including three Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillons with natural stone dials
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has unveiled an array of new timepieces that pay homage to its heritage while pushing the boundaries of contemporary watchmaking. The new novelties include a new trio in the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection and smaller-dimension perpetual calendars across both the Code 11.59 and Royal Oak lines. Check out the full lineup below and visit the Maison’s official website for pricing and availability.
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar
The first 38mm Perpetual Calendar in Code 11.59’s lineup combines an 18k pink-gold case with a soft green guilloché dial by Yann von Kaenel. The new Calibre 7138—free of traditional side correctors thanks to an all-in-the-crown setting system that delivers day, date, month, leap year and moonphase functions with peerless ergonomic finesse. Pink-gold hands and luminescent hour-markers stand out against white calendar indications, while a green alligator strap completes the harmonious, celebration-ready ensemble.
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar 38mm
Audemars Piguet also expands the Royal Oak collection with two new perpetual calendars in the highly wearable 38 mm diameter. The first model is crafted from stainless steel and features a light blue “Grande Tapisserie” dial with matching snailed counters. The second reference exudes a warmer aesthetic, with an 18k pink gold case and bracelet complemented by a beige Grande Tapisserie dial and matching counters. Both models are powered by the Calibre 7136, which, like the Calibre 7138, can be fully set via the crown for improved user experience. The seamless alternation of satin-brushed and polished chamfers on the case and bracelet highlights the brand’s meticulous expertise
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Collection
The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Collection comprises three limited-edition references. These watches, which revive the brand’s tradition of using natural stone dials, are available in three variants: red ruby root, blue sodalite and green malachite. The case material is carefully matched to each stone, with 18k white gold for the ruby root, pink gold for the sodalite and yellow gold for the malachite. The Maison’s ultra-thin Calibre 2968 movement, measuring just 3.4mm thick, powers these timepieces, allowing the flying tourbillon to appear to float gracefully above the natural stone. The watches are completed by a coordinating alligator strap, with an optional rubber-coated strap for versatility.
