Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Selfwinding 15210OR

About This Watch

The Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Selfwinding 15210OR in rose gold was initially met with mixed reviews upon its 2019 launch but has since been reevaluated by the collecting community as a genuinely innovative and beautiful watch. The name CODE 11.59 stands for "Challenge, Own, Dare, Evolve" and the time one minute before noon, symbolizing the anticipation of something new. The case architecture is extraordinarily complex, featuring an octagonal middle case sandwiched between two round bezels, creating a shape that looks round from the front but reveals its angular nature from the side. The double-curved sapphire crystal is convex on the outside and concave on the inside, creating a lens effect that adds depth to the dial. The blue lacquered fumé dial has a smoked gradient effect that is mesmerizing in changing light. The caliber 4302, also used in the Royal Oak, provides a 70-hour power reserve. At 41mm, the CODE 11.59 is a watch that demands to be seen in person to be appreciated, as photographs struggle to capture the three-dimensional complexity of the case construction. It represents AP's boldest design statement since the Royal Oak Offshore.