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Decades of openworking and finishing techniques have been integrated into the new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Chronograph, which combines traditional savoir-faire with contemporary design and techniques.
12 September 2020
Patience, care and passion. Highly experienced watchmakers achieve unparalleled openworked pieces that reveal the mechanism's beating heart. Our experts Clara Invernizzi, Christoph Guhl and Pascal Schlunegger discuss the art of openworking. Discover the history and secrets of this special craft.
1937
A handcrafted engraved and openworked wristwatch sold in 1937, one of the oldest openworked wristwatches.
1939
One of the earliest Audemars Piguet openworked watches in a platinum and crystal case.
1956
The enamel hour-markers on the bezel leave more space for a masterfully openworked dial.
1980
A distinctive octagon with more space for decoration on the new selfwinding rotor.
1984
Highly decorative miniaturisation with extra-thin movement (1.64 mm) and feminine appeal.
1993
An early 30 mm openworked Royal Oak for women in tantalum and steel with extra-thin movement.
1994
The challenge of extreme miniaturisation: an openworked movement conceived to fit inside a gold coin.
2000
The pocket watch designed for Audemars Piguet’s 125th anniversary celebrates the work of the Audemars Piguet Foundation.
2009
The Millenary Chalcedony has a tourbillon and openworked chalcedony mainplate.
2012
The Royal Oak 40th anniversary edition with hand-finished contemporary design and a new material: platinum.
2012
The Royal Oak 40th anniversary edition, also in platinum, with a tourbillon and contemporary openworked design
2018
White gold Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked with Frosted Gold finish.
2024
The Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked introducing the very first timepiece crafted in sand gold.