New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak & Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendars With The New Calibre 7138
Audemars Piguet has introduced 10 exciting new timepieces, highlighted by the groundbreaking Perpetual Calendar Calibre 7138. This innovative movement allows for complete calendar adjustments via a single crown, eliminating the need for recessed pushers and enhancing user convenience.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Calibre 7138: A Game-Changer
Among the standout novelties are two Royal Oak models equipped with the new Calibre 7138: the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel (Ref. 26674ST) – Featuring a blue dial, and the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Sand Gold (Ref. 26674SG) – Showcasing a matching sand gold dial.
Both models boast a 41mm case with a slim 9.40mm profile, a signature octagonal bezel, a hexagonal crown, and an integrated bracelet with a folding clasp. The sapphire crystal on both sides ensures durability, while the watches maintain 50m of water resistance.
The Grande Tapisserie dials feature 18k white gold applied baton hour markers and hands with luminescent coating, four sub-dials aligned with the week rehaut, day of the month at 12 o’clock, months and leap year indicator at 3 o’clock, day of the week and a 24-hour counter.at 9 o’clcok, and a moon phase indicator at 6 o’clock.
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 26494BC)
The new Code 11.59 model in white gold is another remarkable addition. It comes with a 41mm case measuring 10.60mm in height, featuring skeletonized lugs, a scooped profile, and a fluted crown at 3 o’clock. The timepiece is paired with a blue textile rubber strap with a white gold folding clasp and offers 30m of water resistance.
Key dial features include a blue smoked dial with a concentric grooved motif, 18k white gold applied indexes and luminescent-filled hands and the same four sub-dial layout as the Royal Oak models, ensuring seamless readability.
Inside the Revolutionary Calibre 7138
At the heart of these new timepieces is the ultra-thin 4.10mm-high Calibre 7138 automatic movement, offering a 22k pink gold mainspring barrel, 28,800 Vph frequency for enhanced precision, an impressive 55-hour power reserve.
The crown operates in four positions:
1. Winding the watch.
2. Adjusting the date (opposite side: month and leap year adjustment).
3. Adjusting the time.
4. Adjusting the week and day (by pulling to the third position and returning to the second). Moon phase adjustments are done in the opposite direction.
150th Anniversary Limited Editions
Alongside these three new AP Perpetual Calendars, Audemars Piguet is also launching three 150th anniversary limited editions. These exclusive models feature the brand’s vintage lettering on the dial, the 150th anniversary logo, and the inscription “1 of 150 Pieces” on the case back. Each model is strictly limited to 150 units, celebrating the brand’s long-standing heritage and commitment to excellence.
Pricing & Availability
The new Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar models are available at the following prices:
- Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel (Ref. 26674ST): CHF 109,300
- Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Sand Gold (Ref. 26674SG): CHF 130,000
- Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar White Gold (Ref. 26494BC): CHF 109,300
With these latest releases, Audemars Piguet continues to push the boundaries of haute horology, blending innovation with timeless design.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Audemars Piguet
Model: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, Code 11.59 Perpetual Calendar
Reference: 26674ST (Royal Oak steel), 26674SG (Royal Oak sand gold), 26494BC (Code 11.59 white gold)
Dial: Blue, sand gold
Lume: Super-LumiNova
Case Material: Stainless steel, 18k sand gold, 18k white gold
Case Dimensions: 41 mm Diameter, 9.40 mm (Royal Oaks) / 10.60 mm (Code 11.59) thickness
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Sapphire Glass
Water Resistance: 50 Meters (Royal Oaks), 30 meters (Code 11.59)
Strap: Stainless steel or 18k sand gold integrated bracelet with a folding clasp (Royal Oaks), blue textile rubber strap with a 18k white gold folding clasp (Code 11.59)
Calibre: AP 7138
Dimensions: 29.60 mm Diameter, 4.10 mm thickness
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, month, week, leap year, 24-hour indicator, moon phase
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 41
Power Reserve: 55 Hours
Price: CHF 109,300 (Royal Oak steel, Code 11.59 white gold), CHF 130,000 (Royal Oak sand gold)
Limited Edition: No
Availability: Now
