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Monday, July 27, 2026

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Offshore 37 mm New Models 2026

AUDEMARS PIGUETROYAL OAK Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37 mm Gold and Titanium New Models - 2026

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 STEP INTO SUMMER WITH THE
37 MM ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE
SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is pleased to introduce its latest Calibre 6401 to the Royal Oak Offshore collection with three 37 mm Selfwinding Chronograph novelties. 

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Designed to enhance both comfort and aesthetics, the movement features a reduced thickness and is now visible through the sapphire caseback, revealing its refined decorations and the rhodium-toned 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight.

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For the first time in the collection, two of the new references are crafted in titanium, one of which is accented with a diamond-set bezel, a refined detail which also illuminates the third model in 18-carat pink gold. 

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Expressed through assertive colour palettes and contrasting materials, these vibrant iterations channel the Royal Oak Offshore’s adventurous spirit and dynamic summer energy, while underscoring Audemars Piguet’s dedication to creating complicated timepieces that balance technical performance, comfort and intuitive daily wearability.

CALIBRE 6401
A LEAP IN MODERNITY

Developed entirely in-house over five years, Calibre 6401 entered the Royal Oak Chronograph collection earlier this year and now makes its debut in the 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph line, ensuring continuity and coherence across the brand’s offering. 

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It replaces the longstanding Calibre 2385, a movement introduced in 1997 that quickly became a cornerstone of the Manufacture’s mechanisms for nearly three decades.

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Like its predecessor, Calibre 6401 is a selfwinding integrated column wheel chronograph equipped with Audemars Piguet’s vertical clutch system that is protected by a patent relating to the synchronisation of the clutch levers. 

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It also features a simplified architecture to reduce the number of components and eliminate unnecessary play. The result is a robust, reliable and responsive chronograph, requiring less pressure to activate the push-pieces. Delivering a 55-hour power reserve, this movement beats at a frequency of 4 Hz.

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The introduction of this calibre brings subtle yet significant aesthetic evolutions to the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph. Most notably, the sapphire caseback now reveals the intricacies of the movement, inviting a direct connection between the wearer and the heart of the timepiece. From the back of the watch, the movement’s elegant finishings – including Côtes de Genève as well as alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces – are visible alongside the dark grey-coloured, NAC-coated, 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight.

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By uniting Calibre 6401 with a new generation of 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph models, Audemars Piguet propels the collection into new horizons of design, savoir-faire and technical refinement, where bold aesthetics, vivid summer colours and cutting-edge engineering come together to perpetuate the Offshore’s bold and youthful spirit.

REVIVING THE OFFSHORE’S
SPORTY AND DARING ENERGY

This summer, the Royal Oak Offshore collection revives the daring and slightly provocative spirit of its 1993 launch. Designed by Emmanuel Gueit, the Royal Oak Offshore emerged from the creative explosion of the 1980s and the high-performance yacht races that inspired its name. Sporty and daring, its oversized proportions, exposed rubber gaskets and virile aesthetic earned it the nickname “The Beast”.

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More than thirty years on, the Offshore is more alive than ever; always ready for a seaside escape on the French Riviera, a sporty afternoon at the beach or an adventure aboard a racing boat. A life in motion, driven by collective energy, self-confidence and the enjoyment of the present moment. Oversized and unapologetic about stealing the show, the Royal Oak Offshore remains a symbol of technical daring and bold self-expression, embraced by a new generation in search of thrills.

FRESH NEW COLOURS
BRING SUMMER VIBES

The three new variations introduce subtle yet significant design enhancements. The case is now slightly thinner than on previous models and fitted with a bezel curved from 6 to 12 o’clock. On the flanks, the push-pieces are complemented by redesigned push-piece guards with polished angles that flow seamlessly into the case middle. 

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Particular attention has also been paid to the dial, which presents an evolution of the Tapisserie pattern with larger squares, new bathtub hands and small luminescent hour-markers on the inner bezel creating a subtle contrast with the enlarged Arabic numerals. The luminescent hour-markers on the pink and turquoise versions are white in the daylight and green in the dark, while the pink gold version has blue hour-markers in the day, which glow green at night. In addition, the date indication has been moved from 4:30 to 6 o’clock for visual harmony and enhanced readability. Lastly, these timepieces are fitted with interchangeable rubber straps featuring a stylish underside moulded with the AP monogram.

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The trio’s first reference presents a case executed in titanium – a first in the 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph line. On the dial side, the turquoise Tapisserie motif, inner bezel and matching counters are complemented by rhodium-toned numerals and 18-carat white gold hands filled with white luminescent material. Completing the watch’s fresh, three-toned design, the rubber strap matches the colour of the dial. 

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Blending robustness and elegance, shimmering diamonds adorn the two remaining models. The titanium variation is accented by a stainless steel bezel set with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds (~1 carat) as well as a bright pink hue extending from the dial and inner bezel to the strap. Refined white details, such as the luminescent hands and numerals, ensure optimal legibility at all times. 

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Offering a contrasted aesthetic, the third iteration pairs a cool pastel shade with an 18-carat pink gold case – also illuminated by a diamond-set bezel (~1 carat). The light blue Tapisserie dial and inner bezel offer a sharp backdrop for the 18-carat pink-gold time indicators filled with matching blue luminescent material, while pink gold thread encircles the tone-of-tone counters, subtly elevating elegance.

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Crafted for extreme sensations and thrilling pursuits on both land and sea, these new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph watches channel the collection’s original spirit into a smaller and lighter format, while embracing relaxed summer energy with vivid hues and fine details.
 
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 “First launched in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore emerged from the creative explosion of the ‘80s. Today, our new 37 mm references are powered by Calibre 6401 and brought to life through vibrant, summer colours that translate this spirit into a contemporary expression of a dynamic and individual style.”  
Ilaria Resta, Chief Executive Officer, Audemars Piguet.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm Titanium - Steel bezel

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Reference: 26430TI.OO.A358CA.01

Case
Material: Titanium case, crown and push-pieces
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 11.5 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback with titanium frame
Water-resistant to 50 meters
Dial 
Turquoise Tapisserie dial, turquoise counters
Rhodium-toned 18-carat pink gold numerals and 18-carat white gold hands with white luminescent material, turquoise inner bezel.
Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 6401
Diameter: 27 mm (12 lignes)
Thickness: 5.7 mm
Number of parts: 350
Number of jewels: 44
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 55 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap 
Interchangeable turquoise rubber strap with titanium pin buckle.

🔴PRICEMSRP: CHF 32'500 (incl. taxes)💰

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm Titanium - Steel bezel

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Reference: 26430IS.ZZ.A514CA.01

Case
Material: Titanium case, crown and push-pieces
Stainless steel bezel set with 💎32 brilliant-cut diamonds (~1 carat)
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 11.5 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback with titanium frame
Water-resistant to 50 meters
Dial 
Pink Tapisserie dial, pink counters
Silver grey-toned 18-carat pink gold numerals and 18-carat white gold hands with white luminescent material, pink inner bezel.
Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 6401
Diameter: 27 mm (12 lignes)
Thickness: 5.7 mm
Number of parts: 350
Number of jewels: 44
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 55 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap 
Interchangeable pink rubber strap with titanium pin buckle.
 
 GEMSETTING
💎32 brilliant-cut diamonds; ~1 carats (bezel)

🔴PRICEMSRP: CHF 36'300 (incl. taxes)💰

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 37mm 18-carat Pink Gold

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Reference: 26430OR.ZZ.A352CA.01


Case
Material: 18-carat pink gold case, crown and push-pieces
18-carat pink gold bezel set with 💎32 brilliant-cut diamonds (~1 carat)
Diameter: 37 mm
Thickness: 11.5 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback with titanium frame
Water-resistant to 50 meters
Dial 
Light blue Tapisserie dial, light blue counters encircled with pink-gold thread
18-carat pink gold numerals and hands with light blue luminescent material, light blue inner bezel
Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 6401
Diameter: 27 mm (12 lignes)
Thickness: 5.7 mm
Number of parts: 350
Number of jewels: 44
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 55 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap 
Interchangeable light blue rubber strap with 18-carat pink gold pin buckle.
 
 GEMSETTING
💎32 brilliant-cut diamonds; ~1 carats (bezel) 

🔴PRICEMSRP: CHF 54'100 (incl. taxes)💰 

 New Product Overview 2026

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Press Release - 2026
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Audemars Piguet (Marketing) SA
Route de France 16 - Case postale 16
1348 Le Brassus - Switzerland
Phone : + 41 21 642 39 00
Fax : + 41 21 642 34 02
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Sunday, July 12, 2026

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Offshore 42 mm Models 2026

 

AUDEMARS PIGUETROYAL OAK Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm Stainless Steel and Titanium New Models - 2026

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BOLD FREEDOM AND VIBRANT
COLOURS FOR THE
ROYAL OAK
OFFSHORE SELFWINDING CHRONOGRAPH

Audemars Piguet is pleased to unveil three new 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph references in summer hues. 

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Crafted with robust materials and refined finishes, these timepieces express the energy and boldness of the Offshore, nicknamed “The Beast” upon its launch in 1993 due to its oversized proportions and exposed rubber gasket. 

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The choice of vibrant tones reflects the collection’s unapologetically free spirit, whose design, created by Emmanuel Gueit, draws inspiration from high-performance offshore racing boats.

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The Méga Tapisserie dials are accented with touches of pink, turquoise and yellow, as well as orange. Echoing the dashboards of racing machines through a new printing, these shades appear on the tachymeter scale and on the counters at 9 and 12 o’clock. 

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They enhance legibility by highlighting the chronograph function’s key elements – the hands and the rubber “start-stop” push-piece at 2 o’clock. The oversized Arabic numerals further improve readability while reinforcing the design’s sporty character. 

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The first timepiece, in stainless steel with a black dial, combines pink accents with the Offshore’s powerful aesthetics. 

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The second, crafted in titanium, contrasts yellow and turquoise against a dark grey dial. On the third, also in stainless steel, orange details energise a monochrome silver-toned aesthetic. Each model is fitted with an interchangeable textured calfskin leather strap matching its palette. 

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Calibre 4404, the integrated flyback chronograph movement, powers all three timepieces. Its refined components – such as the column wheel and the 22-carat pink gold oscillating weight – are visible through the sapphire caseback. 

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With these new models in bold hues, the Royal Oak Offshore asserts its sporty, free-spirited character – an invitation to follow the call of the open sea, where conventions fade and the pace accelerates.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:   Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm

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 Reference: 26238ST.OO.A001VE.02

Case

Material: Case, bezel and caseback in stainless steel
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 15.3 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Black rubber screw-locked crown with stainless steel chip, pink or black rubber push-pieces
Water-resistant to 100 meters
Dial 
Black Méga Tapisserie dial, black counters, 18-carat white gold hour-markers and hands filled with luminescent material.
Pink chronograph seconds hand with matching counter hands at 9 and 12 o’clock.
Sections of the tachymeter scale and chronograph counters printed in pink and grey.
Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 4404

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Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Thickness: 8 mm
Number of parts: 433
Number of jewels: 40
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap
Interchangeable black textured calfskin leather strap with pink stitching and stainless steel pin buckle.

🔴PRICECHF 33'600/ $ 42,500 USD💰(incl. taxes)💰 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:   Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm Titanium

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Reference: 26238TI.OO.A001VE.01

 Case
Material: Case, bezel and caseback in titanium
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 15.3 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Black rubber screw-locked crown with titanium chip, yellow or black rubber push-pieces
Water-resistant to 100 meters
Dial 
Dark grey Méga Tapisserie dial, dark grey and silver-toned counters, 18-carat white gold hour-markers and hands filled with turquoise or white luminescent material.
Yellow chronograph seconds hand and matching counter hands at 9 and 12 o’clock.
Sections of the tachymeter scale printed in yellow and white, and of the chronograph counters in turquoise and grey.
Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 4404

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Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Thickness: 8 mm
Number of parts: 433
Number of jewels: 40
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap 
Interchangeable dark grey textured calfskin leather strap with turquoise stitching and titanium pin buckle.

🔴PRICE CHF 33'600/ $ 42,500 USD💰(incl. taxes)💰 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:   Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm

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 Reference: 26238ST.OO.A001VE.01

Case
Material: Case, bezel and caseback in stainless steel
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 15.3 mm
Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Black rubber screw-locked crown with stainless steel chip, orange or black rubber push-pieces
Water-resistant to 100 meters
Dial 
Silver-toned Méga Tapisserie dial, black or silver-toned counters, 18-carat white gold hour-markers and hands filled with luminescent material.
Orange chronograph seconds hand and matching counter hands at 9 and 12 o’clock.
Sections of the tachymeter scale and of the chronograph counters printed in orange and grey.
Movement

Selfwinding Calibre 4404

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Diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Thickness: 8 mm
Number of parts: 433
Number of jewels: 40
Minimum power reserve guaranteed 70 h
Frequency of balance wheel 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds and date.
Strap 
Interchangeable black textured calfskin leather strap with orange stitching and stainless steel pin buckle.

🔴PRICE: CHF 33'600 / $ 42,500 USD💰(incl. taxes)💰 

  New Product Overview 2026

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Press Release - 2026
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Audemars Piguet (Marketing) SA
Route de France 16 - Case postale 16
1348 Le Brassus - Switzerland
Phone : + 41 21 642 39 00
Fax : + 41 21 642 34 02
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm “150th Anniversary” 2026

AUDEMARS PIGUETCode 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar and ROYAL OAK Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41mm 150th Anniversary” - 2026

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 A NEW GENERATION OF OPENWORKED PERPETUAL CALENDARS 

Le Brassus, 2026 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet is delighted to unveil its new in-house selfwinding perpetual calendar openworked movement, Calibre 7139, which offers a modern take on this classic complication and the age-old artistry of openworking. Designed with ergonomics in mind, it incorporates the brand's intuitive all-in-one crown correction system – introduced last year to celebrate the brand's 150th anniversary and features a harmonious calendar display that improves legibility. The openworked components let the light shine through to reveal the movement's mechanical heart. 

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Calibre 7139 debuts on two 41 mm models: a timeless two-tone Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the first openworked perpetual calendar in the collection – and a Royal Oak uniting titanium and Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG). The two timepieces feature sapphire dials that highlight the movement's minute craftsmanship and refined architecture. Following in the footsteps of the historic Calibre 5135, which was retired last year, Calibre 7139 opens new technical and aesthetic possibilities for this celestial complication.

CALIBRE 7139
SYNCING WITH THE UNIVERSE

Audemars Piguet's new openworked perpetual calendar movement leverages cutting-edge technology and timeless craftsmanship to enrich user experience and keep life in harmony with the universe's cyclic rhythms. The perpetual calendar automatically accounts for the varying length of months and leap years, displaying the date and week with flawless precision. Assuming the watch is kept fully wound, the date will only require manual correction in the year 2100 to align with the Gregorian calendar.[1] This celestial complication has shaped Audemars Piguet's world for over 150 years, inspiring watchmakers to build on ancestral know-how to create advanced timepieces fit for ever-evolving lifestyles.

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Calibre 7139 is equipped with the patented crown correction system launched last year with Calibre 7138. Developed by AP engineers to streamline the case design and simplify corrections, this intuitive all-in-one crown is used for the first time with an openworked mechanism. Adjustments to the calendar functions can be made without tools or risk of damage via the crown, which incorporates four positions (1, 2, 3 and 2') to manage winding, time-setting and all calendar indications with ease.[2] This innovation is driven by a patented, state-of-the-art lever and wandering wheels mechanism that meshes with the various calendar wheels in positions 2 and 2'.[3]

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Furthermore, Calibre 7139 draws on the pioneering innovations of Calibre 5133, released in 2018 with the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin RD#2, which combined all calendar functions in one single layer. The end-of-month cam is similarly integrated with the date wheel, while the month cam is fused with the month wheel. Crown corrections form a second layer, enabling the movement to keep a thin 4.1 mm profile. Taking selfwinding Calibre 7120 as its base, the new movement beats at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and provides a minimum power reserve of 55 hours, offering increased performance and robustness.

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[1] The Gregorian calendar omits three leap years every 400 years to keep in sync with solar time. This is achieved by omitting the 29th February in the century years that are divisible by 100, but not by 400. As a result, 2100 will not be a leap year and perpetual calendar mechanisms will have to be moved forward by one day.

[2] The first position winds the watch clockwise. Pulling the crown out one step (position 2) sets the date clockwise and adjusts the month and the leap year in the opposite direction. By pulling the crown out again (position 3), the user can set the time bidirectionally. The 2' position is reached by pushing the crown back one step to set the day and week clockwise and the moon phases counterclockwise.

[3] The innovation is protected by two patents: one for 2' position and one for the month and date correction via the crown.

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“Calibre 7139 embodies Audemars Piguet's firm belief that tradition and innovation must progress hand in hand. Our R&D and complications teams worked closely with our traditional atelier to give life to a perpetual calendar that simplifies corrections and enhances user experience, all while perpetuating the historical art of openworking. This fine craft gives a fascinating insight into the cutting-edge innovation and ancestral expertise at the heart of the movement. It's been an incredible journey – full of unexpected challenges and learnings.”
Lucas Raggi
Chief Industrial Officer, Audemars Piguet

A CALIBRE PERPETUATING
TIME-HONOURED SKILLS

Calibre 7139 provides a new platform for preserving and elevating traditional techniques, including the intricate art of openworking that takes centre stage on the dial and caseback. The main plate, bridges, date wheel, leap year wheel and barrel have been meticulously shaped using electrical discharge machining (EDM). All but the essentials have been stripped back to let the light shine through and reveal the movement's inner workings. The bridges are hand-finished with elegant V-angles, accounting for over 30 hours of painstaking work per movement. 

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The various components also display refined Haute Horlogerie decorations, such as satin brushing, circular graining, snailing and chamfering. Balancing function and aesthetic refinement, these finishes create striking contrasts and plays of light. Openworking has been an Audemars Piguet specialty since the 1930s. During the Great Depression, AP watchmakers revived this historical art form to occupy their time and hone their skills. This delicate craftsmanship has endured to this day, with each generation of artisans combining time-honoured techniques with creative expression.

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Tradition and innovation also converge at the heart of the watch. Calibre 7139 is equipped with a non-magnetic balance spring, which ensures resistance to temperature variations and shocks, as well as optimal chronometric performance. This hairspring is fitted to the balance wheel by hand, using age-old techniques that require great expertise and patience. At Audemars Piguet, this delicate operation is carried out by two highly skilled artisans with over 20 years of experience. This rare craft is typically reserved for movements produced in very small quantities, making Calibre 7139 one of the few production calibres to preserve this know-how today.

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Since the 19th century, women have been the main force behind this meticulous task, due to their smaller hands and dexterity. The first balance spring fitting course was opened to women in Geneva in 1843, allowing them to enter the skilled workforce long before they were formally admitted to watchmaking schools. Known as the queens of watchmaking, they played an important role in shaping the industry.

“Traditional balance spring fitting is all about perfection. There is no margin for error. Each hairspring is unique and requires a series of operations that can take several hours of painstaking work to get the heart of the watch beating.”
Nathalie Balance-spring fitter, Audemars Piguet

A DIAL BRINGING TOGETHER OPENWORKING,
ERGONOMICS AND DESIGN HARMONY

Every detail of Calibre 7139 has been meticulously designed to enhance user experience and legibility, while evoking a sense of symmetry and unity. Its openworked architecture can be admired through the sapphire dial and caseback, which provide views of the movement's mechanical heart. The calendar indications are rearranged in the European style, with the day at 9 o'clock, the date at noon and the month at 3 o'clock. The week numbers, printed on the inner bezel, now start with the number “1” at 12 o'clock – replacing the previous placement of week “52” in earlier openworked calendar models. In the same logic, “Monday” and “1” are aligned at 12 o'clock in their respective subdial, marking the start of the week and the first day of the month. The dial also features a patented progressive step for the date display at 12 o'clock, operated by a wheel with 31 custom-made teeth of varying sizes adapted to the width of the digits.

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To achieve symmetry with the month and leap year at 3 o'clock, a 24-hour indicator has been inserted in the day subdial at 9 o'clock. Additionally, a no-correction zone appears in red between 21h and 3h to underline when the watch should not be set. If the user attempts to adjust the watch during this time, the date may not be corrected. However, there is no risk of damaging the movement in the process. Finally, the keen observer will notice that the full moon in the moon phase subdial at 6 o'clock is now centred on the vertical axis to strengthen the dial's overall harmony.

A CODE 11.59 BY AUDEMARS PIGUET
EMBODYING TIMELESS CRAFTSMANSHIP

Calibre 7139 makes its debut on a 41 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet, marking a new design and technical milestone for the collection. Its case blends the refinement of 18-carat white gold with the high-tech allure of black ceramic. Placed between a round white gold extra-thin bezel and caseback, the octagonal black ceramic case middle highlights the watch's multifaceted architecture. All ceramic and gold components have been finished with the Manufacture's trademark alternation of satin brushing and polished chamfers, creating endless light effects. The finishing on the different components and materials align seamlessly – a meticulous task that can only be performed by highly trained artisans.

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The case's elaborate craftsmanship mirrors the intricacy of the openworked movement it contains, which is showcased through the sapphire dial. A black inner bezel and minute scale open onto the dark and light grey components of Calibre 7139. The dial is complemented with transparent subdials with smoked external zones at 3, 9 and 12 o'clock, revealing the inner beauty and complexity of the movement. At 6 o'clock, the moon phases evolve against a black aventurine backdrop, reminiscent of a starlit sky. Rhodium-toned pink gold hour-markers and 18-carat white gold hands complete the design. The hour and minute hands are coated with luminescent material, while the discreet subdial hands have been developed to maximise legibility, their red tips drawing the eye to the calendar indications.

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The openworked architecture of Calibre 7139 can also be admired through the sapphire caseback. The pink gold-toned openworked oscillating weight and the matching barrel and balance wheel bridges elegantly contrast with the movement's grey palette. The watch is mounted on a timeless black alligator strap with square scales and is finished with an 18-carat white gold, triple-blade folding clasp that complements the timepiece's two-tone design.

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE ROYAL OAK'S
MECHANICAL HEART

The new 41 mm Royal Oak model unites titanium and precious Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) for a unique combination of lightness and resistance. First discovered in the 1960s, BMGs are metallic alloys that, when rapidly cooled, take on properties similar to glass, such as high strength and an amorphous structure. Composed of over 50% palladium, Audemars Piguet's proprietary BMG is highly resistant to wear and corrosion and has a distinctive reflective sheen. 

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The bezel, caseback and bracelet studs are crafted from this precious material and finished with a mirror polish that brings out its natural brilliance. In contrast, the case, crown and bracelet links are honed from titanium and feature the Manufacture's signature satin finish. This alternation of polishing and satin brushing creates a rich interplay of light, while highlighting the Royal Oak's complex architecture.

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Calibre 7139 takes centre stage on both sides of the watch. Framed by a black inner bezel and minute scale, the sapphire dial discloses the movement's openworked bridges and wheels, alternating dark and light grey shades. The smoked subdials offer further glimpses of the movement's mechanical heart. All are delineated by a fine pink gold-toned thread, the bright colour which is echoed by the pink gold hour-markers and hands, coated with luminescent material. The pink gold accents continue on the caseback side. In addition to exhibiting the movement's architectural design, the sapphire back highlights the openworked oscillating weight, barrel bridge and balance wheel bridge, all of which display a pink gold hue.

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Like its Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet counterpart, the new Royal Oak brings out the seamless blend of tradition and innovation at the heart of Calibre 7139, promising many surprises in the years to come.

“Uniting the art of openworking with ergonomic design, this new movement offers a contemporary take on a classic complication – reaffirming our commitment to crafting timepieces that resonate with modern lifestyles while honouring our heritage.”
Ilaria Resta
Chief Executive Officer, Audemars Piguet

Seek Beyond.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Openworked Dial 41mm

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Reference:  26443NB.OO.D002CR.01

MOVEMENT
Selfwinding Calibre 7139

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Total diameter                                             29.6 mm (12 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness                                            4.1 mm
Number of parts                                          423
Number of jewels                                        41
Minimum power reserve guaranteed          55 h
Frequency of balance wheel                       4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour) 
FUNCTIONS
Perpetual calendar with week indication, day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hours and minutes. 
CASE
18-carat white gold bezel, black ceramic case middle, double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal, 18-carat white gold and glareproofed sapphire caseback, black ceramic and 18-carat white gold crown, water-resistant to 30 m. 
Size: 41 mm
Thickness: 10.6 mm 
DIAL
Sapphire dial, transparent subdials with smoked external zones at 3, 9 and 12 o'clock, rhodium-toned pink gold hour-markers, white gold hands with luminescent material, black inner bezel.
STRAP
Black square-scale alligator strap with AP folding clasp. 

🔴 Price : Approx. CHF 185,300 💰 

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Dial 41mm

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Reference:  26685XT.OO.1320XT.01

MOVEMENT
Selfwinding Calibre 7139

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Total diameter                                             29.6 mm (12 ¾ lignes)
Total thickness                                            4.1 mm
Number of parts                                          423
Number of jewels                                        41
Minimum power reserve guaranteed          55 h
Frequency of balance wheel                       4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour) 

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Back view of Calibre 7139. © Courtesy of Audemars Piguet

FUNCTIONS
Perpetual calendar with week indication, day, date, astronomical moon, month, leap year, hours and minutes. 
CASE
Titanium case, BMG (Bulk Metallic Glass) bezel, glareproofed sapphire crystal, BMG and glareproofed sapphire caseback, titanium crown, water-resistant to 50 m. 
Size: 41 mm
Thickness: 10.50 mm 
DIAL
Sapphire dial, transparent subdial at 12 o'clock with smoked external zone, subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock with lightly smoked, see-through centres and smoked external zones, pink gold hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent material, black inner bezel.
STRAP
Titanium bracelet with BMG (Bulk Metallic Glass) studs and titanium AP folding clasp.

🔴 Price : Approx. CHF 185,300 💰 
 New Product Overview 2026

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