Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59: A Collector's First Look at New Models

Mohannad (aka Riddler) · 2020-09-01T08:48:00Z

Explore Mohannad's first impressions of the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 collection, featuring detailed photos and community insights on chronographs and time-only models.

Mohannad (aka Riddler) offers WatchProSite readers an exclusive first look at the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 collection, showcasing four distinct models. His detailed wrist shots and comparative photos provide an invaluable perspective on these timepieces, allowing collectors to appreciate the nuances of their design and finishing. This early hands-on impression is crucial for understanding a collection that has sparked considerable discussion within the horological community.

4 models were available
First the two tone chronograph with light silver dial

And the simple time only version

Next is probably my favorite the dark grey fume dial

And finally full rose gold time only with a gorgeous blue fume dial
Also a favorite

Two tones side by side

And a group shot

Key Points from the Discussion

The smoked black dial version of the CODE 11.59 chronograph is particularly appealing, often drawing positive comparisons to other dial variations like burgundy.
Despite impressive individual components such as the movement, case, lugs, crystal, and dial, some collectors feel the CODE 11.59 lacks a cohesive 'it' factor as a complete package, suggesting a bottom-up design approach.
There's a recurring observation that negative comments about the CODE 11.59 often come from individuals who have not experienced the watches in person, highlighting the importance of hands-on evaluation.
The smoked grey chronograph is frequently cited as a favorite from initial photo impressions, though in-person viewing might shift preferences among the different models.
The CODE 11.59 collection successfully establishes a unique and pleasurable identity, with all four models presented being aesthetically pleasing and making it difficult to choose just one.
Some find the time-only CODE 11.59 dials to appear somewhat sparse or 'missing something,' and express dislike for the specific Arabic numeral font chosen.

The Discussion

PoyFR

Sep 1, 2020

I find they achieve a pleasurable identity. All 4 here look very nice, I would have a hard time picking only one ;-) Thank you for your very representative photos

kennygfunk

Sep 1, 2020

the time only option looks like it’s missing something on the dial. Also, I don’t like the font that they chose for the Arabic numerals on the dial.

Watchonthewrist

Sep 1, 2020

The grey chrono looks like the best one according to your pics. I have seen the openworked two tone from the Onlywatch in person and that one i liked . Hope to see these at some point in person too

Passionata_george

Sep 1, 2020

Thanks for sharing it.

redcorals

Sep 1, 2020

mvnt, case, lugs, crystal, dial - but as a package it leaves much to desire as if the design was conceived using bottom-up approach. That is why it undeniably luks like a very luxurious watch but lacks that 'it' factor. Moser beats it hands down in my books.

Thomas_3

Sep 1, 2020

you wouldn't have to turn your wrist at all.

Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59: A Collector's First Look at New Models

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