Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59
CODE 11.59 is a brave departure from Audemars Piguet's well-worn and recognisable design aesthetic. As such, it comes as no surprise that the collection is already causing controversy, even among Hong Kong Tatler’s experts reporting live from Geneva.
An entirely new watch, its name—11.59—refers to the last minute of the day, before the start of a new one. Signalling a new dawn, the watch is markedly different from its predecessors, such as the successful Royal Oak Chronograph.
But why is this collection polarising critics? CODE 11.59 adopts a classic look. Its brand new case architecture is an unassuming hybrid of both the old and the new. Its mid-case is an octagon (a classic choice for Audemars Piguet), complete with brushed and polished finishes. However, the overall case back is round. Despite various complications, all of the collection's watches measure 41mm in diameter and are designed to be worn by men and women.
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