Commit TV Yagi Column ~The popularity is on the rise! Let's take a deeper look at "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet"! ~

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Released in 2019 , the popular CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet . Immediately after its release, fans were divided on its innovative design, which had never been seen before in Audemars Piguet, but it has now become such a popular model that it is in short supply. In this article, we will take a deeper look at the appeal of CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet, so please enjoy until the end.

What is "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet"?

Announced in 2019 , CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is Audemars Piguet's first new collection in a quarter century since the Royal Oak Offshore in 1992. Each of its distinctive names has the following meaning:

 "C": Challenge
 『O』: Own (inheritance)
 "D": Dare
 "E": Evolve
 "11.59": 11:59

11.59 means "11:59" just before a new day begins , and is a name that conveys the brand's strong belief in making new history. In fact, it is the brand's first " genderless " concept, which suggests a new approach that has never been seen before.

The appeal of "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet"

Unique case design

The Audemars Piguet collection is characterised by an original case design that cannot be imitated by other brands. The CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is also packed with this attention to detail.

At first glance, the case appears round, but when viewed from the side, the middle case between the back cover and the bezel has an octagonal design. This shape will surely remind everyone of the flagship model "Royal Oak". The lugs are also screwed in place, a feature familiar to the "Royal Oak", and the details are dotted with designs that give a sense of the brand's design.

The front of the crystal is a quadratic curved surface with an arched curve, while the back is a cubic curved surface close to a sphere. This makes the glass appear wavy depending on the viewing angle and the amount of light. As the developer of this model states, " CODE 11.59 is also a collection where you can enjoy the play of light, reflection, and color," it is full of charm that can only be appreciated by actually holding it in your hands.

New Generation Movement

The CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet had a long development period. One of the reasons for this was the development of a new generation movement. The Cal.4302 was introduced as a replacement for the Cal.3120 , which had been used in many Audemars Piguet models for many years.

With a thickness of 4.8mm and a diameter of 32mm , this watch is slightly larger than the Cal.3120 , and the vibration frequency has been increased from 6 vibrations per second to 8 vibrations per second, improving accuracy. The size of the barrel has also been increased, and the power reserve has been extended from approximately 60 hours to approximately 70 hours. The Cal.4302 is also installed in the new Royal Oak Ref.15500 , and is playing an active role as the brand's new core movement.

The chronograph model is equipped with the Cal.4401 , the first integrated chronograph movement produced in the thousands. It features a flyback function and a reset hammer that separates the hours, minutes, and seconds, improving both functionality and operability.

Dial

When it was first released in 2019 , the basic model only had two dials: white and black. However, in 2020 , five new colors were announced, making the lineup more colorful.

The dial color is painted with the attention to detail that is unique to Audemars Piguet, and the deep color is achieved by applying multiple layers of paint, such as base coat and transparent color. This painting method expresses the depth of the dial. There is also a bicolor case that combines pink gold and white gold in the lineup.

Commit Ginza Current Models

[Audemars Piguet]
"CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Chronograph" 18KPG
"Ref.26393OR.OO.A028CR.01" Blue dial

This chronograph model has an 18KPG ( pink gold) case and a sunburst patterned smoked blue lacquer dial with an elegant finish . It comes with two genuine navy alligator straps (standard and short) that are in mint condition and can be changed depending on the occasion. The condition is in very good condition with almost no signs of wear.

Our sales price: 6,886,000 yen (tax included)

[Audemars Piguet]
"CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Chronograph" 18KWG
"Ref.26393BC.OO.A068CR.01" Burgundy dial

This watch has a deep smoked burgundy lacquer dial with a sunburst finish, giving it an adult sexiness and a strong presence when worn. There are no noticeable scratches, and the overall condition is beautiful and the price is attractive .

Our sales price: 5,280,000 yen (tax included)

[Audemars Piguet]
"CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic" 18KWG
"Ref.15210BC.OO.A321CR.01" Blue dial

This watch features a deep blue lacquer dial and an innovative design with a three-dimensional AUDEMARS PIGUET applied logo made by electrolytic processing. Although there are very slight scratches, it is in excellent condition and unpolished. Another nice point is that the genuine leather strap is unused.

Our store price: 3,388,000 yen (tax included)

summary

What did you think.

I think you can see that the CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet, which is one of Audemars Piguet's main collections along with the Royal Oak, is a model worthy of creating a new history for the brand. It is a popular model that is also gaining popularity in the second-hand market, so now may be a good time to buy it while the price has not yet risen.

Once again, we hope that after reading this article, you will become interested in Audemars Piguet's " CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet"!

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