Tuesday, June 25, 2019

AUDEMARS PIGUET – CODE 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie


AUDEMARS PIGUETCODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Minute Repeater Supersonnerie 2019

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The minute repeater supersonnerie enriches the collection with a revamped high-end complication that continues to profit from the strong momentum of the minute repeater supersonnerie technology launched in 2016.

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This contemporary wristwatch has the sonic power of a pocket watch. Its exceptional acoustic performance, sound quality and harmonic tone are granted by the patented gongs, case construction and striking regulator developed at the time.

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The performant gongs are not attached to the mainplate, but to a new device acting as soundboard, which improves sound transmission. The striking regulator – the device that sets the pace of the striking sequence of hours, quarters and minutes – is redesigned to absord shocks and eliminate unwanted noise thanks to its more flexible anchor system.

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This calibre also provides a sharper tempo, as the hours and minutes chime without interruption when there is no quarter chiming sequence. Furthermore, a security function prevents the user from altering the time display while the striking mechanism is active.

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The 18-carat white gold case is complemented by a smoked blue enamel dial set off by white gold hands, applied indexes and numerals, as well as an Audemars Piguet signature in enamel. The soundwave caseback design is inspired by the watch’s exceptional acoustics.

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Calibre 2953 is finished with “Côtes de Genève”, circular graining and yellow-gold-toned engravings on the caseback side, and satin-finished “traits tirés”, hand-polished chamfers, sandblasted angles, and circular graining on the dial side.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Minute Repeater Supersonnerie

Ref. 26395BC.OO.D321CR.01

Movement
Hand-wound Manufacture calibre 2953
Total diameter: 30 mm
(13 1/4 lignes)
Total thickness: 6 mm
Number of jewels: 32
Number of parts: 362
Minimal guaranteed power reserve: 72 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (= 21,600
vibrations/hour)
Functions
  • Minute repeater Supersonnerie
  • Hours
  • Minutes
  • Small seconds
Case
Diameter 41 mm
18-carat white gold case
Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 30 m
Dial
Smoked blue enamel dial
18-carat white gold applied hour-markers and hands
Enamel transferred logo
Lacquered black inner bezel
Bracelet
Hand-stitched “large square scale” blue alligator strap with 18-carat white gold folding clasp


SIHH New Product Overview 2019

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Press Release - 2019
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