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S wiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet has unveiled seven new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet references in 38 and 41 mm, all in 18-carat pink gold. Designed to fit all wrists, these models include the new aesthetic introduced in 2023 on the first stainless steel timepieces, as well as the collection’s signature dial design. Five years after its launch, the collection continues to evolve, and today boasts a large range of sizes, materials, colours and complications that all display an ultra- contemporary design. Seven references, one aesthetic The new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet models feature the collection’s design evolution that was first introduced on the stainless steel references in 2023. The “signature” embossed dial pattern was specially created for the collection and replaced the previous dials that were more sober in design. Conceived by the Audemars Piguet design team in collaboration with Swiss guilloché craftsman Yann von Kaenel, this decoration enhances legibility and the play on the light. Meticulously engraved by hand, the base dies used to strike the dials feature a pattern of concentric circles like ripples on the surface of water. These circles are adorned with hundreds of tiny holes that play with the light. The dials are then coloured using a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) or galvanic process to preserve and enhance the contours revealed during the stamping process. A myriad of details come together in this magical dial that is a testament to local talent and craftsmanship. Emphasising comfort and legibility, these seven new reverences feature elongated, flattened, facetted and polished 18-carat pink gold hour- markers that are enhanced with a luminescent material for optimal readability in the dark. Furthermore, the typography of the seconds scale, the shape of the crown and the signature buckle have been slightly adapted, reinforcing the modern style of the timepieces in line with the design introduced in 2023. Two new variations for slimmer wrists Among the new range of models, two 38 mm Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding references join the first two pieces launched in October 2023. These two references in 18-carat pink gold come in radically opposed shades of blue, creating an elegant contrast with the precious metal of the case. The first model features luminous light blue tones that spread across the dial, date window, inner bezel and strap, giving the piece a harmonious design. The second reference features the iconic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” colour introduced on the first Royal Oak (Model 5402). This dark blue hue is illuminated with several pink gold details that bring depth to the piece. The contemporary cases feature the same meticulous and refined finishes as seen on the Manufacture’s calibres with alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces, underlining their multifaceted architecture. Both models are fitted with large-scale squares alligator straps that match the colour of the dials. It is also possible to opt for a textured rubber strap in light or dark blue. Simply Abu Dhabi | 197