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The new 41 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces seamlessly blend traditional expertise with advanced technology and modern design. While the case presents precious and contemporary materials, ranging from 18-carat pink gold to a refined combination of black ceramic and 18-carat sand gold, the dials are the heart of the design, taking centre stage.
These timepieces are powered by the hand-wound Calibre 2956 and bear the special 150th anniversary logo on the caseback.
The first Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie features a case entirely crafted in 18-carat pink gold and a rare harlequin opal dial, whose iridescent hues are enhanced by bewitching green details. The minimalist design of the dial gives pride of place to the stone’s distinctive character, which is accentuated by a shimmering green inner bezel and matching alligator strap.
The case is further decorated with Audemars Piguet's signature alternation of polishing and satin-brushing, creating an infinite play of light.
These precious stones have a unique three-dimensional internal structure that reflects and diffracts light in its own way, creating an unpredictable effect that lends each watch a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.
Creating dials from natural stones such as precious opals requires meticulous craftsmanship. To fit into the small space reserved for the dial, the opal is first cut into 0.45 mm-thick pieces which are then carefully selected to meet Audemars Piguet’s high-quality standards and polished to enhance the play of light.
The fine piece of mineral is then delicately mounted on a disc made of a hard alloy to prevent it from breaking before being fitted onto the watch. Due to their low hardness (between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale), precious opals are quite fragile, which increases the risk of splitting during handling – an additional challenge for the manufacture of these timepieces.
The 41 mm timepiece equipped with a sapphire dial offers powerful contrasts. The 18-carat sand gold case boasts a black ceramic case middle and crown, recalling the shade of the textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather. For its part, the dial indications play with sand gold, black and grey tones.
This design showcases the inner workings of Calibre 2956, meticulously finished with refined decorations, which echo the case’s alternation of polished and satin-brushed surfaces.
Three additional variations complete the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie line: one crafted in 18-carat white gold and embellished with a polished crystal opal, and two others featuring sapphire dials. The case of the first reference combines 18-carat white gold with platinum, while the second harmoniously blends 18-carat white and pink gold.
To mark the occasion of Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary, the caseback of these unique timepieces is engraved with the special 150th anniversary logo.
The five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces are equipped with the hand-wound Calibre 2956, combining the Grande Sonnerie complication with a carillon and the patented Supersonnerie technology introduced in the Royal Oak Concept collection (RD#1) in 2015. This cutting-edge movement comprises 498 components decorated with a high level of finishing and reflects our uncompromising approach to both savoir-faire and technology.
Embodying the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie, the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie models offer infinite creative possibilities, including rare dials, innovative materials and personalised engravings.