All the novelties from Audemars Piguet in the first half of 2026

New Watches 2026

Luca Barone

DATE

03 February 2026

Code 11.59

This new version of the Code 11.59 focuses attention more on dial development than on mechanical innovations. The 41-mm case combines an 18-karat white gold bezel, lugs, and case back with a black ceramic central body, while the dial switches to an ivory hue, enhanced by the collection’s signature motif: concentric circles engraved by hand and then enhanced through PVD treatment, created in collaboration with artisan Yann von Kaenel.

The effect is deliberately subtle, playing on depth and brightness rather than color saturation, and is framed by an ivory inner bezel and darker minute track that echoes the ceramic central body.

Inside is the automatic Caliber 2950, with 65-hour power reserve and 3 Hz frequency, featuring a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock visible from both the dial and sapphire crystal caseback. Rose gold hands and hour markers warm the ivory hue of the dial, while the black alligator strap balances the ensemble with an understated touch.

Audemars Piguet also expands the Code 11.59 Selfwinding 38 mm collection with two new 18K rose gold interpretations, both focusing on the contrast between dial and strap rather than mechanical innovations. The first adopts a dark palette, with a black dial, black inner bezel, and black alligator strap; the second favors lighter shades, with a silver dial and matching inner bezel, paired with a recently introduced brown calfskin strap with white stitching.

Both references retain the dimensions introduced in 2023(38 mm case, 9.6 mm thickness, and water resistance to 30 meters) and feature the dial’s characteristic concentrically rippled pattern, with rose gold appliqués and luminescent hands to ensure legibility. Inside are the automatic caliber 5900, with 60-hour power reserve and 4 Hz frequency, visible through the sapphire crystal case back with 22-carat rose gold rotor.

Royal Oak

Audemars Piguet further develops the material dialogue between case and movement with two Royal Oak Openworked models that interpret this approach from opposite perspectives. The 39 mm Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked again combines titanium with BMG for bezel and caseback, enhancing the contrast between materials and the characteristics of Bulk Metallic Glass, prized for its lightness, brilliance, and scratch resistance. Inside is the rhodium-finished Caliber 7124, complemented by indexes and hands designed to preserve legibility within the skeletonized architecture.

In contrast, the second reference offers an even more uniform and enveloping language. The 37 mm Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked is made entirely of 18K yellow gold and houses the skeletonized Caliber 3132. The technical element that sets it apart is the patented double balance wheel, introduced by Audemars Piguet in 2016 and designed to improve precision and rate stability. The sapphire crystal case back allows a view of the gold-plated oscillating rotor, completing the idea of material continuity that defines the design.

A new movement also arrives, this time dedicated to the chronograph function. Caliber 6401 is an automatic chronograph movement developed in-house over five years, designed to replace the long-lived Caliber 2385, used by Audemars Piguet since 1997.

The new architecture retains the integrated chronograph setting with column wheel and vertical clutch, but enhanced by a patented engagement system that simplifies construction, reduces mechanical play, and allows for smoother action, requiring less pressure on the pushers.

The introduction of Caliber 6401 brings two immediately noticeable evolutions. All 38 mm Royal Oak Chronograph models now feature a sapphire crystal case back, a first for this size, making the finish and architecture of the movement visible as part of the experience on the wrist.

The dial is also rebalanced, with the chronograph minute counter moved to 9 o’clock, the hour counter to 3 o’clock, and the date repositioned to a more central location between 4 and 5 o’clock.

The movement offers a power reserve of 55 hours and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz. Audemars Piguet emphasizes how the new caliber allows the compact proportions of the 38 mm case to be preserved, while integrating an updated and more refined mechanism.

The Royal Oak Mini line, among the most relevant in terms of attention and desirability, expands with two new 23 mm quartz references that bring the stone to the center of the design, abandoning the “frosted” finish of previous editions.

The first interpretation is the most dramatic: a mirror-polished black onyx dial dialogues with the 18-karat rose gold case and bracelet, while brilliant-cut diamond hour markers stand in pleasing and visual contrast. The second reference adopts a brighter, more classical register, with a white mother-of-pearl dial set in an 18-karat yellow gold case and bracelet.

Both models are powered by Quartz Caliber 2730, with an emphasis on durability: the house claims a battery life of up to 94 months, flanked by a deactivation function designed to preserve longevity when the watch is not worn.

Also central remains the alternating satin and polished surfaces typical of Royal Oak, an element that takes on an even more prominent role in these references, where the dial, entrusts the case with the task of providing texture, rhythm and character to the overall design.

Royal Oak Offshore

Adding to the review are two new 43 mm Offshore chronographs that make contrast between materials the main expressive tool, both powered by Caliber 4401, an integrated chronograph with flyback function introduced in 2021.

The first reference is distinguished by a case made entirely of “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic, enhanced by titanium details and protectors. The beige-colored Méga Tapisserie dial dialogues with the counters in the same shade of deep blue as the case, resulting in a deliberately contrasting combination that visually recalls the encounter between light-colored sand and deep sea. The timepiece is completed by an interchangeable textured calfskin strap in the same shade of dark blue, underscoring the chromatic coherence of the ensemble.

The second interpretation adopts an avowedly more technical language. The titanium case is paired with a black ceramic bezel, pushers, and crown, while the Méga Tapisserie dial with smoky green PVD treatment is complemented by black counters and beige areas designed to optimize readability. The interchangeable gray-green rubber strap reinforces the watch’s functional footprint and underscores its utilitarian vocation.

Both references guarantee water resistance to 100 meters, have a thickness of 14.4 mm, and allow the rotor to be observed through the sapphire crystal case back. Audemars Piguet also highlights how the ceramic and titanium components undergo finishing processes comparable in level of care and complexity to those reserved for precious metals.

Audemars Piguet renews the 42mm Royal Oak Offshore Diver through three new color variants with a bold character. All models are made of stainless steel, with a double black ceramic crown, guaranteed water resistance to 300 meters , and a design approach conceived for authentic sports use. The common base remains the collection’s well-established one, with a Méga Tapisserie dial and quick release strap system, entrusted to interchangeable rubber straps.

Two of the new references retain the black dial and use the diving scale (0-15 minutes) as the main distinctive color element. One version combines the pink-tone display with a white strap, while the other offers a matching turquoise accent with a strap in the same shade.

The third interpretation introduces a deep petrol green Méga Tapisserie dial, again complemented by the scale and a matching strap. All models retain the date window at 3 o’clock.

Inside is the automatic caliber 4308, with a power reserve of 60 hours and a frequency of 4 Hz, a technical solution that prioritizes solidity and reliability, in line with the collection’s functional vocation.

150e Héritage Pocket Watch

The centerpiece of this month’s novelties is the 150e Héritage pocket watch, conceived as a new type of ultra-complicated pocket watch. Inside is the Caliber 1150, a hand-wound movement developed on the Caliber 1000 architecture and rethought to fit the ergonomics and elements of a pocket watch. Audemars Piguet gathers 47 functions here, including 30 complications and 17 technical devices, with highlights such as the grand/petite sonnerie supersonnerie, minute repeater, flying tourbillon, semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar, and flyback rattrapante chronograph.

Audemars Piguet 150e Heritage Pocket Watch

Other new features include theUniversal Calendar, visible from the case back and independent of the main movement: a true mechanical “calculator” that integrates solar, lunar and lunisolar cycles in a large panoramic display, including nine cultural holidays, adjustable via a bidirectional wheel and synchronizable for the period 1900-2099.

The execution relies heavily on métiers d’art, with a hand-engraved platinum case, translucent blue grand feu enamel dial, and handcrafted platinum chain. The watch is limited to two unique examples in platinum.

Neo Frame Jumping Hour

Audemars Piguet’s new Neo Frame Jumping Hour from Audemars Piguet is a rectangular watch inspired by the Streamline Moderne style, which shifts the focus from the usual dial configuration to the pure concept of display: time is read through two small windows, with jumping hour and retrograde minute displays.

The rose gold case measures 47.1 × 34 mm and features eight vertical threads on each side. This motif is echoed on the case back, crown, and even the rotor, while the black PVD-treated sapphire dial has a contemporary “two-tone “effect and features an entirely new construction. Since there is no metal frame at 12 and 6 o’clock, Audemars Piguet attached the dial plate to the sapphire crystal, screwing the assembly to the case, thus achieving water resistance to 20 meters.

Inside debuts Caliber 7122, the company’s first jumping-hour automatic movement, based on Caliber 7121, with a 52-hour power reserve and 4 Hz frequency. The movement incorporates a patented shock absorption system designed to prevent accidental jumping of the hours, supported by a titanium hour disc and an aluminum minute disc.