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Audemars Piguet

Ref. 26393OR.OO.A321CR.01

CODE 11.59 Chronograph

A “like-new” and attractive pink gold flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, blue lacquered dial, warranty and presentation box

Estimate
HK$100,000 - 200,000
€11,300 - 22,700
$12,800 - 25,600
HK$254,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Audemars Piguet
Year
Circa 2020
Reference No
26393OR.OO.A321CR.01
Movement No
BD5981
Case No
FT1747Y
Model Name
CODE 11.59 Chronograph
Material
18K pink gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 4401, 40 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Rubber-coated
Clasp/Buckle
18K pink gold Audemars Piguet pin buckle
Dimensions
41mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Audemars Piguet warranty, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Catalogue Essay

Trying to find a place next to a watch as iconic as the Royal Oak is no easy feat. But in 2019, Audemars Piguet took on the challenge and launched the CODE 11.59 collection as the new generation in their catalogue for the younger, more contemporary clientele.

Elegant yet sporty, the arched profile from the double-curved crystal streamlines the whole architecture as the most refined new breed from Audemars Piguet. The arched profile plays with depth, perspective and light for a unique optic experience. While its internal surface is shaped like a dome, it is vertically curved from 6 to 12 o’clock.

Crafted in the warmth of pink gold in a 41mm case, this variant of the CODE 11.59 features a sophisticated hue of blue. Rich yet understated, the two-toned lacquered blue complements the pink accents perfectly within the dial. Beautifully balanced, the standard 3-6-9 chronograph display layout is adopted with two slightly oversized chronograph counters, along with an inconspicuous date aperture that sits between 4 and 5 o'clock with matching colour date wheel. Powered by the calibre 4401, a column wheel activated vertical clutch flyback chronograph that provides 72 hours of power reserve. Furthermore, the present example is offered in “like-new” condition by the original owner with its full set of accessories.

Audemars Piguet

Swiss | 1881

A specialist in the manufacture of complications since it was established in 1881, Audemars Piguet never ceases to impress with a rich history of creating bold, even audacious, timepieces underpinned by traditional watchmaking at its finest. This Le Brassus-based Swiss manufacturer is one of only two major manufacturers still owned by the founding family. Since its earliest days, AP is considered a leader in the field of minute repeaters and grande complication pocket and wristwatches. The brand is devoted to preserving the history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux, showcased at their superb museum in Le Brassus.


Today, the brand is best known for its Royal Oak models, a revolutionary luxury sports watch launched in 1972. Other key models include early minute repeating wristwatches, vintage chronograph wristwatches, such as the oversized reference 5020, perpetual calendar watches and the Royal Oak Offshore, first introduced in 1993.

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