AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie

 

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie “150th Anniversary” Repeater - 2025

To mark its 150th anniversary, Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet unveils five 41 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces blending traditional expertise with advanced technology and modern design. While their cases present a refined combination of precious and contemporary materials, ranging from black ceramic and platinum to 18-carat white, pink and sand gold, their dials take centre stage.

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Two models give pride of place to the iridescent opal stone mounted beneath the double-curved crystal, their minimalist aesthetic complementing the collection’s ultra-contemporary design. The other three pieces showcase the intricate mechanism ticking within, thanks to clear sapphire dials adorned with subtle contrasting details. All five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie models are powered by the Manufacture’s hand-wound Calibre 2956 and bear the special 150th anniversary logo on their casebacks.

TWO COLOURFUL OPAL DIALS

Two of the five Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie iterations are embellished with natural opal dials. 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.

While mineral and precious stone dials first appeared on pocket watches in the late 19th century, they gained in popularity in the 20th century with the advent of smaller wristwatches. Stone dials flourished at Audemars Piguet between the late 1960s and the 1990s, a period marked by a revival of creativity in wristwatch design. These timepieces were adorned with a multitude of coloured gemstones, including tiger’s eye, lapis lazuli, aventurine, garnet, mother-of-pearl, opal, ruby, amethyst, and jasper.

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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 the Manufacture’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 first Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie unites an 18-carat pink gold case with a rare harlequin opal dial, whose iridescent hues are enhanced by bewitching green details. This natural stone is named after Harlequin, the 16th-century Commedia dell’Arte character known for his witty personality and colourful chequered costume. Much like Harlequin’s outfit, the stone has a unique pattern made of small angular patches in brilliant colours ranging from green, blue, red and yellow. 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. The discreet 18-carat pink gold hour and minute stick hands harmonise with the refined case, whose caseback is embossed with the 150th anniversary logo created for the occasion.

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The second iteration is crafted in 18-carat white gold and embellished with a polished crystal opal displaying unique green and blue hues. Crystal opals are characterised by their iridescence, translucence and transparency. Their natural fiery play of colour is created by the reflection and refraction of light within the opal structure, making each stone truly unique. The vibrant colours of the crystal opal dial take centre stage and are enhanced by the enchanting shimmering blue inner bezel. The 18-carat white gold stick hands offer a subtle contrast and echo the tone of the case, which bears the special “150” logo on the caseback.

THREE SAPPHIRE DIAL VARIATIONS

Three 41 mm models with sapphire dials and new material combinations enrich the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie line. Introduced in 2023, this design showcases the inner workings of Calibre 2956, meticulously finished with refined decorations. These elegant finishes echo the case’s alternation of polished and satin-brushed surfaces, creating an infinite play of light. To celebrate the Manufacture’s 150th anniversary, these models are further embellished by the “150” logo embossed on their casebacks, which are further adorned with sandblasting, satin-brushing and polished chamfers.

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The first reference displays a silver-grey aesthetic with an 18-carat white gold bezel, lugs and caseback, accentuated by a polished platinum case middle and a grey textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin lining. The white gold bezel has been fully satin brushed for added contrast. The pink gold inner bezel adds a touch of colour to the dial, which is enhanced by pink gold details including luminescent 18-carat hands and hour-markers. The small seconds counter at 6 o’clock also plays with shades of grey and pink gold, while the movement’s rhodium-toned components provide a harmonious backdrop to the dial’s two-tone design.  

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The second iteration features an elegant case interweaving 18-carat white and pink gold, complemented by a dark grey textured rubber-coated strap lined with calfskin leather. It presents a three-tone dial, which combines light and dark shades of grey with pink gold accents. The slate-grey inner bezel is enhanced by a light grey minute track and 18-carat pink gold luminescent hour-markers and hands as well as subtle matching details on the small-seconds counter at 6 o’clock. Beneath the transparent dial, the movement reveals slate-grey and rhodium-toned components harmonising with the dial’s aesthetic.

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The third timepiece offers powerful contrasts. Its 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 plays with sand gold, black and grey tones. The sand gold and rhodium-toned hues of the movement and inner bezel is enhanced by the blackness of the minute track and the external zone of the small-seconds counter at 6 o’clock. The 18-carat sand gold hour-markers and hands are filled with luminescent material to ensure optimum readability at all times.

A MOVEMENT INFUSED WITH TRADITION AND INNOVATION

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 the Manufacture’s uncompromising approach to both savoir-faire and technology.

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The Grande Sonnerie mechanism strikes the hours and quarter hours automatically, without any involvement from the wearer. Its carillon, whose design comprises three gongs and hammers, allows it to strike the quarter hour with a sequence of three successive notes (high, middle, low) instead of two. In the Petite Sonnerie position, the watch chimes the hours only, while the automatic chiming is deactivated in the silent mode. Additionally, the wearer can activate the minute repeater mechanism at any time via the dedicated push-piece located at 10 o’clock.

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The Supersonnerie mechanism lends this complicated wristwatch the acoustic performance of pocket watches. Created in collaboration with EPFL – the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, this patented technology is the result of an eight-year research and development programme that brought together a panel of experts comprising watchmakers, engineers, musicians and sound specialists, with the aim of recovering the acoustic tonality of older chiming watches. 

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The Supersonnerie’s acoustic power, sound quality and harmonic tone are granted by a patented case construction and gongs, which are not attached to the main plate, but to a new device acting as a soundboard to improve sound transmission. This innovative technology also provides a sharp tempo, as the hours and minutes chime without interruption when there is no quarter chiming sequence. 

“Seek Beyond.”

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie/ 41mm

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 Ref. 26397PN.OO.D008KB.01 – Gold/Black ceramic

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2956
Diameter: 29.9 mm (13 lignes)
Thickness: 5.9mm
Number of parts: 498
Number of jewels: 53
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 48 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)

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Functions
Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie, minute repeater, hours, minutes, small seconds.
Case
Material: 18-carat sand gold case, black ceramic case middle
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
18-carat sand gold caseback embossed with the 150th anniversary logo
Water-resistant to 20m.
Dial
Polished sapphire dial
Transparent small-seconds counter with black external zone
18-carat sand gold hour-markers and hands with luminescent material complete the design.
Sand gold-toned inner bezel and mirrors the small seconds counter at 6 o'clock.
Glass
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
Bracelet
Black textured rubber-coated strap with calfskin leather
18-carat sand gold three-blades folding clasp

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model:  CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie/ 41mm

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   Ref. 26397OR.OO.D417CR.01 – Gold/Black ceramic

Movement
Selfwinding Calibre 2956
Diameter: 29.9 mm (13 lignes)
Thickness: 5.9mm
Number of parts: 498
Number of jewels: 53
Minimum power reserve guaranteed: 48 h
Frequency of balance wheel: 3 Hz (21,600 vibrations/hour)
Functions
Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie, minute repeater, hours, minutes, small seconds.
Case
Material: 18-carat sand gold case, black ceramic case middle
Diameter: 41 mm
Thickness: 13.5 mm
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
18-carat sand gold caseback embossed with the 150th anniversary logo
Water-resistant to 20m.
Dial
Polished harlequin opal
Shimmering green inner bezel
18-carat pink gold stick hands
Glass
Double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal
Bracelet
Green large square scale alligator strap
18-carat sand gold three-blades folding clasp

🔴 Price : Approx. CHF 700,000 💰

 New Product Overview 2025

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