All the New Audemars Piguet Watches Are Here
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Audemars Piguet marks the start of its 150th anniversary celebrations by introducing a new calibre into its watch family, and retiring an old one.
Both are perpetual calendars – the type of mechanical watch movement that automatically adjusts the date, day, month, and year, while accounting for varying month lengths and leap years, hence the “perpetual” part of the name.
The new movement, the calibre 7138, took five years and five patents to develop.
The headline news, at least for AP fans, is that any adjustments to these watches can be done via the crown.
This “all-in-one” arrangement is being pitched by the brand as a convenient adaptation for modern lifestyles, as well as being a breakthrough in design and technology.
This new movement debuts in two 41mm Royal Oak models – one in stainless steel and the other in 18ct sand gold.
It is also featured in a 41mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet model, in 18ct white gold.
Plus, there are three limited edition “anniversary” pieces, each produced in a run of 150, and each showcasing unique design touches said to honour 150 years of AP craftsmanship.
These feature the outgoing perpetual calendar movement, the calibre 5135.
FYI, these nine watches are being marked as AP “first semester” anniversary watches.
There’ll be more to follow asap.
Let’s get into them….
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked “150th Anniversary”, 41mm; £POA
The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked “150th Anniversary” is the final model to feature the calibre 5135, having powered the brand’s 41mm openworked self-winding perpetual calendars for nearly ten years.
If an outgoing movement isn’t grabbing you as a selling point, perhaps the materials will. The titanium and Bulk Metallic Glass (BMG) case and bracelet give the watch a sleek, modern vibe, while the dial, with its vintage-inspired design, references a pocket watch (ref. 25729) from the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, the AP museum. It’s a smart juxtaposition of old and new, and testament to the brand’s ability to innovate while keeping an eye on its roots.
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph, 41mm; £50,700
Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph, 41mm; £75,500
The new Royal Oak Offshores come in two ceramic iterations.
The first model is all about dynamic contrast: a 43mm black ceramic case, with a bezel, crown, and push-pieces in punchy green ceramic, all underscored by titanium accents.
The second version has a sleek and stealthy monochromatic look – an all-black 42mm case and integrated bracelet, both crafted from ceramic.
The watches are powered by integrated self-winding chronograph movements , the calibre 4401 and calibre 4404, respectfully. Their intricate decorations are visible through the titanium and sapphire case backs.
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 41mm; £94,900.00
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 41mm; £94,900
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 41mm; £POA
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon, 38mm;£POA
The brand expands its Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection with a new 38mm Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon. The monochrome design pairs 18ct sand gold with brilliant-cut diamonds. It’s the first time the brand has offered a self-winding flying tourbillon in this diameter. The watch is powered by the ultra-thin RD#3 movement, calibre 2969.
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph, 41mm; £22,700
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Chronograph, 41mm; £31,300
There are two more new references to the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection, both crafted in stainless steel.
These models come with a new shade of grey on the dial and strap, complemented by the brand’s signature “Blue Nuit, Nuage 50” accents. It comes in two versions – a Selfwinding and a Selfwinding Chronograph.
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