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Audemars Piguet stirs the pot with a diamond-studded piece that’s NOT a Royal Oak

Published on Sep 02, 2022 at 10:04 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Sep 02, 2022 at 10:04 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

Audemars Piguet is shaking things up at this year’s Geneva Watch Days with a spectacular diamond-studded piece that – for once – is not a Royal Oak.

It’s called the Code 11.59 and it’s covered in more than 1,000 diamonds.

Diamond-studded AP close up
Image: Audemars Piguet

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The watch is available in 18-carat white and pink gold, with a matching leather strap.

Each dial features 612 brilliant-cut diamonds.

The decoration consists of six different types of stones ranging from the smallest to the largest to create a peripheral effect.

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The double-domed sapphire completes the package, making the dial look alive when the light hits it.

The case and the bezel are covered with diamonds, too.

Combined, you’re looking at 473 brilliant-cut diamonds and 2.69 carats.

Diamond-studded AP, both models
Image: Audemars Piguet

Both pieces are powered by Audemars Piguet’s self-winding cal 4309 movement, giving it nearly three days of power reserve.

Sometimes watch collectors cheekily call Audemars Piguet a ‘one-hit wonder’ because the brand is mostly known for the Royal Oak.

But the company has really changed the narrative with this one.

Diamond-studded AP detail
Image: Audemars Piguet

Price

AP is keeping details under wraps but we know that other Code 11.59 models start at around $30,000.

But these two pieces are made from gold and come with more than 1,000 diamonds, so you can safely expect to pay a huge premium.

These models don’t appear to be limited to a particular number, but production will likely be capped at a few hundred pieces.

You can read more about the Geneva Watch Days 2022 event here.

About Audemars Piguet

Founded in a small Swiss village in 1875, Audemars Piguet is one of the most respected watch brands in the world.

Together with Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, it forms the so-called ‘Holy Trinity’ of watches.

The company is obviously best known for introducing the Royal Oak in 1972.

Designed by Gérald Genta, it is often considered to be the world’s first luxury sports watch.

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Experienced content creator with a strong focus on cars and watches. Alessandro penned the first-ever post on the Supercar Blondie website and covers cars, watches, yachts, real estate and crypto. Former DriveTribe writer, fixed gear bike owner, obsessed with ducks for some reason.