Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon with Smoke Green Aventurine Dial The rose gold and black ceramic case is paired with an attractive aventurine dial in gradient green enamel.

As part of the 2023 collection, Audemars Piguet presents a fascinating version of the Code 11.59 flying tourbillon with a smoked green enamel aventurine dial. Also known as a smoked or graduated dial, this effect produces a lighter tone in the center of the dial that intensifies as it reaches the periphery. This iteration comes in a 41mm rose gold and black ceramic two-tone case and will launch exclusively in Southeast Asia in June 2023, followed by other countries in August.

The self-winding flying tourbillon is one of the first models launched in the Code 11.59 series in 2019, equipped with a new movement 2950 movement with flying tourbillon. Following in the footsteps of the 2020 versions (one with a shiny black aventurine dial and the other with a blue gradient aventurine dial), Audemars Piguet presents this Code 11.59 iteration.

Two-color shell
The shimmering green aventurine dial incorporates a gradient effect, and the 41mm case is two-tone in pink gold with a black ceramic case middle. Like the other members of the Code 11.59 collection, the faceted case structure features highly stylized lugs, a thin bezel and an octagonal case center highlighted by satin-brushed and polished surfaces. The incorporation of sleek black ceramic adds a modern look and feel to the watch. The strap in black textured rubber with calfskin lining and rose gold AP folding clasp underscores the modern look of this model.

Gradient Green Aventurine
The smoked green enamel aventurine dial was originally a blank gold surface treated with a mixture of broken green aventurine glass and enamel. A thin layer of glass sand mixed with water is applied by hand on broken aventurine glass, which is then heated to over 800°C in special kilns. This process is repeated over and over again at different temperatures and times, producing the extraordinary transparency, depth and light on the dial. To create a gradient effect, black and green aventurine glass is mixed with enamel.

The gleaming green dial is enhanced with a gradient or smoked effect, turning almost black as it reaches the outer circular raised black lacquered inner bezel. In contrast, the applied numerals, hour markers, hands and AP logo are all in rose gold. Naturally, the large space housing the flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock and its pink-gold balance wheel catches the eye. A double curved sapphire crystal protects the dial.

Caliber 2950
The flying tourbillon is driven by the in-house Caliber 2950 with central oscillating weight and cantilevered from the bottom without any bridges blocking the view. The movement beats at a frequency of 3 Hz and has a power reserve of 65 hours. High-end finishes can be seen through the caseback and beneath the skeletonized gold oscillating weight to complete the presentation.

The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Automatic Flying Tourbillon has an anthracite enamel aventurine dial and a rose gold and black ceramic case.

Technical Specifications – Audemars Piguet Automatic Flying Tourbillon Code 11.59
Case: Diameter 41mm x Height 11.8mm - 18k rose gold, black ceramic case centre, brushed and polished - double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating - sapphire caseback - 30m water resistance
Dial: Gradient green enamel aventurine on solid gold blank - 18k rose gold applique hour-markers, numerals and hands - Black lacquered inner bezel with 60-minute track
Movement: Caliber AP 2950, in-house - automatic - 31.5mm x 6.2mm - 270 components, 27 jewels - 21,600 vibrations/hour - 65 hours power reserve - hours, minutes and flying tourbillon
Strap: Black textured rubber coated strap with calfskin lining - AP folding clasp in 18k pink gold
Reference number: 26396NR.OO.D002KB.01