Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Starwheel 15212NR Review

christianch's review of the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 Starwheel in rose gold and black ceramic offers a rare, firsthand look at a highly coveted timepiece. This article delves into the aesthetic nuances and wearing experience of this unique complication, providing valuable insights for collectors considering this distinctive reference. His personal journey of acquiring this watch for a milestone birthday adds a compelling narrative to its horological significance.

Dear All,

As I am soon celebrating my 50th Birthday — and to be honest I had already got a watch for that 😃— something a bit unexpected happened. The local Audemars Piguet boutique informed me that, given the special occasion, they managed to allocate one of the new Rose Gold CODE 11.59 STARWHEEL to me.

I went to visit the boutique and any resistance was futile! 😄

I loved this watch since the release of the white gold version: the way it displays the time is special but very readable. In person the watch was even nicer than the photos — the black ceramic combined with rose gold is very light and wearable. A dream watch, a grail so to say, so I took it home.

Without further suspense here are some fresh photos straight out of the boutique:

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The black aventurine dial is something else. The pink gold centre wheel and numerals echo the 18-carat pink gold seconds hand while the three black hour discs match the inner bezel. At 41mm in black ceramic it wears beautifully — light and comfortable.

Truly an amazing watch. Super happy about it. The service at the boutique was also truly amazing 👏

Thanks for watching!

Christian