About the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Openworked
Introduced as AP's vision of a modern round-ish dress sports watch, the Code 11.59 collection debuted in 2019 and quickly established itself through its multi-layered case construction, double-curved sapphire crystal, and a design philosophy distinct from the iconic Royal Oak. The openworked variants elevate that vision further by stripping the dial to its structural skeleton, showcasing in-house movements decorated with chamfering, perlage, and côtes de Genève finishing visible from the front. Complications in this line reach the highest tier of watchmaking, encompassing flying tourbillons and perpetual calendars — complications that require extraordinary movement architecture, making the skeletonized treatment both an aesthetic and technical statement. The use of advanced case materials such as black ceramic and ceramic blue alongside precious metals like white gold and rose pink gold gives collectors a wide range of configurations within a coherent design language.
What to Look For
Buyers should pay close attention to case material and complication type, as these are the primary factors that differentiate references and influence secondary-market value: a flying tourbillon in black ceramic and rose pink gold occupies a very different collector tier than a perpetual calendar in white gold, even within the same openworked family. Limited-edition designations, such as the ceramic blue Tourbillon Openworked, typically command a premium over standard-production references due to restricted availability and distinctive dial colorways. Condition of the openworked dial and its finishing is especially important in these models, as the exposed movement surfaces are more susceptible to visible wear than solid-dial counterparts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Code 11.59 Openworked different from other AP skeleton watches?
Unlike the Royal Oak Openworked, the Code 11.59 Openworked sits within AP's modern round-case family, featuring a distinctive cushion-shaped case with a double-curved sapphire crystal and layered case architecture unique to the Code 11.59 line. The skeleton treatment here is applied to grand complications — flying tourbillons and perpetual calendars — rather than simpler movements, making these among the most technically demanding pieces in the entire AP catalog.
Are the Code 11.59 Openworked watches limited editions?
Some references in this collection carry limited-edition status, such as the ceramic blue Tourbillon Openworked reference 26600NB.OO.D346KB.01, while others like the Perpetual Calendar Openworked in white gold are part of the standard collection. Limited editions are generally produced in smaller numbers and can be more difficult to source on the secondary market, which tends to support stronger resale values.
What case size do Code 11.59 Openworked watches come in?
The Code 11.59 Openworked references are offered in a 41 mm case, as confirmed by the Tourbillon Openworked limited edition in this collection, which is consistent with the broader Code 11.59 family sizing. The 41 mm diameter suits a wide range of wrist sizes and positions these watches firmly in the contemporary luxury sports-dress segment.
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