Audemars Piguet Code 11. 59 Minute Repeater Super Timepiece
The mysterious luxurious horlogerie behind the used to smoke sapphire dial
The new modern Code 11. 59 is equipped with a two-color minute repeater and a extremely self-sounding device, which aesthetically demonstrates the complex elegance of haute horlogerie: initially, this complex complication comes with a smoked sapphire switch, revealing the complex machine.
The watch includes an 18-carat case having an octagonal black ceramic center, creating an elegant contrast. This particular timepiece combines advanced technologies, aesthetics and centuries-old beautiful craftsmanship.
Newbie in the Super Sonnerie tale: Code 11. 59 along with minute repeater and Extremely Sonnerie
The newbie in the Super Sonnerie story has a two-tone case made from 18-karat rose gold with an octagonal middle part made of dark ceramic. All elements of the situation are decorated by hand and have exquisite decoration. The regular wave motion of satin and refined bevels typical of the brand produces various light effects as well as highlights the multi-faceted framework of the watch.
The smoked sapphire call reveals the complexity from the minute repeater mechanism and also the super-self-sounding mechanism beneath this.
Rose gold details which echo the color of the case additionally adorn the dial, making an elegant contrast. The rose gold colored hands, hour markers, “Audemars Piguet” signature and the precious metal thread of the small secs hand are all achieved utilizing a complex electroplating technology much like 3D printing.
Turning the watch over shows the solid case back again engraved with a sonic design, a nod to the Supersonnerie sound technology within. The black rubber strap having a modern surface structure accomplishes the piece.
Code 11. 59 together with minute repeater and noisy super strike
The brand new Code 11. 59 moment repeater is powered through the manually wound Caliber 2953 movement and features its very own Supersonnerie technology, first released in the 2016 Royal Maple Concept RD#1. This work of art of microtechnology gives modern minute repeaters unprecedented traditional acoustic performance, exceptionally fine high quality, and the clear, harmonious audio of a traditional pocket view.
Code eleven. 59 with Minute Repeater and Super Sonnerie: the consequence of an eight-year project about sound
Minute repeaters have gradually lost dimension and sound quality over the past many years due to the demand for sportier, better quality and waterproof cases.
In order to restore requirements quality of the old impressive mechanism, Audemars Piguet collaborated with EPFL (Swiss Government Institute of Technology within Lausanne) to launch a good eight-year project around noise issues to completely overhaul the truth design and striking technological innovation.
Inspired from the sonic properties of classic minute repeater pocket timepieces and musical instruments, an ardent team of academics, technicians, musicians, technicians and watch manufactures developed the Royal Pine Concept RD#1 in 2015, thus launching a new second repeater watch 2016: Regal Oak Supersonnerie concept enjoy.
Patented gongs, new housing structure and also beat regulator guarantee outstanding acoustic performance, outstanding high quality and harmonious tone.
The gongs are not attached to the main board, but to a cutting-edge component that acts as the soundboard and improves seem transmission. The improved surprise adjuster eliminates unnecessary noises with its more flexible anchoring program. This innovative Super Sonnerie technology also allows for quicker tempos, since the hour along with minute chimes sound constantly when there is no quarter-hour series. A security feature stops the user from changing time display while the chiming gadget is activated.
Technical characteristics of the Audemars Piguet Code 11. fifty nine Supersonnerie minute repeater see (Model: 26395NR. OO. D002KB. 01)
Functions: Very minute repeater, hours, moments and small seconds.
Case: black hard case, 18K rose gold viser, lugs and case back, dual domed anti-reflective sapphire amazingly, solid case back using small openings to form any resonance chamber, water-resistant to twenty meters.
Diameter forty-one mm, height 13. 6 milimetre
Dial: Smoked sky-blue dial with rose gold used hour markers and fingers.
Movement: Hand-wound quality and reliability 2953, diameter 30 millimeter (13 lines), height six mm, 32 rubies, 362 individual parts, balance rate of recurrence 3 Hz (21, six hundred vibrations per hour), reserve of power (minimum) 72 Hour
Bracelet: black rubber band with 18K rose gold AP folding clasp.