As the festive season illuminates the year’s end, the quest for a truly meaningful gift often leads to the realm of timepieces, objects that capture both exquisite craftsmanship and enduring emotional value. For this holiday season, Audemars Piguet unveils a selection of Code 11.59 novelties that transcend mere timekeeping, offering both mechanical marvels and personal talismans.
The collection is presented in two distinct expressions of the 38 mm model, perfectly balancing technical prowess with jewellery-grade refinement.
Part I: The Talismanic Trio – Stone Dial Flying Tourbillons
For the recipient who values personal meaning, natural beauty and ultimate sophistication, Audemars Piguet presents a limited-edition trio of the Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon, distinguished by vibrant, rare stone dials.
The Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon collection features a trio of limited-edition timepieces, each defined by a vibrant natural stone dial and powered by the ultra-thin Calibre 2968. The models are meticulously paired: the Ruby Root stone from Tanzania, associated with vitality and protection, is set in an 18-carat White Gold case; the deep Blue Sodalite from Brazil, linked to calm and clarity, is matched with 18-carat Pink Gold; and the rich Green Malachite from Zambia, said to support growth and transformation, is presented in 18-carat Yellow Gold. This curated selection beautifully combines the symbolic depth of each stone with Audemars Piguet’s high-complication savoir-faire.
The Soul of the Stone
Each dial is a delicate work of art, crafted from a thin wafer of meticulously sourced stone, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. The selection of stones goes beyond aesthetics, imbuing the timepiece with symbolic weight, making it a true talisman for the wearer.
Miniaturisation Meets Grand Complication
Beneath the natural backdrop of the dial beats the ultra-thin Calibre 2968 – a testament to Audemars Piguet’s mastery of miniaturisation.
Flying Tourbillon
A feature typically reserved for much larger watches, the flying tourbillon is supported only from below, giving it a captivating, floating appearance at the 6 o’clock position.
Ultra-Thin Profile
The movement measures a mere 3.4 mm in thickness, allowing the overall watch case to remain elegantly slim at 9.6 mm.
This collection is the ideal gift for a connoisseur who appreciates the convergence of high complication, high jewellery, and the untamed artistry of nature.
Part II: The Scintillating Statement – Stunning Shades of Blue
For the connoisseur who values modern design and technical brilliance, the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding 38mm in 18-carat pink gold is an unparalleled gift. This collection masterfully presents three distinct shades of blue – from a vibrant Light Blue to the signature “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” and a dazzling, gem-set Gradient Blue – all housed in the architectural 38mm case, making it both substantial and elegant.
The watch’s core appeal lies in its sophisticated details:
Architectural Case
The 18-carat pink gold case (9.6 mm thick, water-resistant to 30 m) features the iconic blend of round and octagonal shapes, topped with a stunning double-curved sapphire crystal that plays with light to enhance the dial’s depth.
Dynamic Dials
Each dial features a magnificent stamped motif. Choose from the pearly Light Blue on an alligator strap, or the iconic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” on a darker strap. For the ultimate statement, the high jewellery version dazzles with a dial set with 533 gradient blue sapphires and diamonds, encased in a diamond-set bezel.
Precision Movement
Powering the hours, minutes, central seconds, and date (Calibre 5900) or hours, minutes, and central seconds (Calibre 5909), the self-winding movements guarantee a substantial 60-hour power reserve at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph).
Versatile Straps
Both the Light Blue and “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” models come with both a luxurious pearly alligator strap and a second textured rubber strap in a matching blue, offering immediate versatility for any occasion.
