Description

The present watch is the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel ref. 15212NR.OO.A002KB.01-AB, a captivating reinterpretation of one of the manufacture’s most unconventional complications. Introduced in 2025, this reference revives the historic wandering hours display through a thoroughly contemporary lens, combining innovative mechanics, avant-garde design, and exceptional finishing within the distinctive architecture of the Code 11.59 collection.

The 41 mm case masterfully blends 18-carat pink gold with a black ceramic middle case, creating a striking contrast between warmth and technical modernity. Measuring just 10.7 mm thick, the case showcases Audemars Piguet’s renowned attention to detail, with alternating brushed and polished surfaces highlighting the complexity of its multi-part construction. Sapphire crystals on both sides reveal the intricate mechanics within, while maintaining a practical 30-meter water resistance.

The dial is where the Starwheel truly comes to life. Crafted from black aventurine, its shimmering surface evokes a star-filled night sky, providing the perfect backdrop for the wandering hours complication. Three rotating sapphire hour discs, each bearing pink gold Arabic numerals, orbit around a central wheel and indicate the time as they travel across a minute scale. This mesmerizing display transforms the simple act of reading time into a dynamic mechanical performance, reinforcing the watch’s artistic and technical appeal. The deep black aventurine, pink gold accents, and floating hour satellites combine to create one of the most visually distinctive displays in contemporary watchmaking.

Powering the watch is the self-winding Audemars Piguet Calibre 2950, a sophisticated movement engineered to drive the wandering hours mechanism with precision and reliability. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement reflects the high standards of finishing expected from the manufacture, combining technical innovation with refined craftsmanship.

Paired with a textured black rubber strap lined with calfskin and secured by an 18-carat pink gold pin buckle, the watch balances comfort with modern elegance. Bold, imaginative, and unmistakably Audemars Piguet, the Code 11.59 Starwheel offers a fresh interpretation of a historic complication, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking something truly different within the landscape of haute horlogerie.

Audemars Piguet – bio

Audemars Piguet is a Swiss manufacturer of mechanical watches founded in 1875. They began in the Vallée de Joux. Jules Louis Audemars formed a partnership with Edward Auguste Piguet. Audemars created complicated blank watch movements for other manufactures to use. Piguet specialized in the final regulation of watches. They then split responsibilities when they began their own company. Audemars was in charge of production and technical aspects while Piguet focused on sales and management. One of their first achievements was creating the first repeater wristwatch in 1892 and in 1972 the iconic steel “Royal Oak”.