Audemars Piguet celebrates 150 years of innovative craftsmanship
Beyond time itself. To mark 150 years of uncompromising excellence, Audemars Piguet unveils a collection that bridges heritage and innovation. From ceramic chronographs echoing the night sky, to a crown-only perpetual calendar, to chiming masterpieces adorned with opal dials, each creation demonstrates the Manufacture’s unrivalled fusion of artistry and engineering.
These are not just watches. They are wearable expressions of time, space, and sound—shaped by the hands of master artisans and the soul of the Vallée de Joux.
The night sky, captured in ceramic
The iconic deep blue of the Vallée de Joux’s night sky—“Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50”—now graces ceramic for the first time in two dynamic Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph models. Achieving a homogeneous hue in this notoriously challenging material took years of innovation, blending advanced machining with artisanal hand-finishing to reveal rich depth, luminous play of light, and signature AP refinement.
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50
The new models:
Source: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Offshore, Ref. 26238CD.OO.1300CD.01
Fully dressed from bezel to bracelet in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic, this model features a monochromatic “Méga Tapisserie” dial, 18-carat white gold luminescent markers, and the flyback Calibre 4404. Notably, it debuts a new integrated ceramic bracelet where the connection pins are now seamlessly hidden for a refined finish.
A bold two-tone silhouette pairs stainless steel with ceramic elements on the bezel, crown, and pushers. The dial features a matching “Méga Tapisserie” motif, while the chronograph counters offer lighter blue tones with crisp white indications for exceptional legibility. It comes on a textured calfskin strap with AP’s interchangeable strap system, along with an additional blue rubber strap for versatility.
Both timepieces feature a sapphire caseback revealing their integrated flyback chronograph movements (Calibres 4401 and 4404), showcasing refined finishing and a clear view of the column wheel’s mechanics—a perfect blend of performance and aesthetic harmony.
Source: Audemars Piguet, Royal Oak Offshore, Ref. 26420SO.OO.A029VE.01
A perpetual calendar reimagined
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, New Perpetual Calendar
Fully dressed from bezel to bracelet in “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” ceramic, this model features a monochromatic “Méga Tapisserie” dial, 18-carat white gold luminescent markers, and the flyback Calibre 4404. Notably, it debuts a new integrated ceramic bracelet where the connection pins are now seamlessly hidden for a refined finish.
For the first time, all adjustments—day, date, month, leap year, and moon phase—are controlled by a single crown, eliminating the need for external tools or pushers. This “all-in-one” crown system makes this highly complex mechanism travel-ready, tool-free, and foolproof.
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, New Perpetual Calendar
A smoked blue embossed dial encased in 18-carat white gold, delivering modern elegance and tactile depth.
Royal Oak in stainless steelA timeless combination of blue “Grande Tapisserie” and brushed steel that balances tradition with sportiness.
Royal Oak in sand goldA warm, rich monochrome aesthetic in an exclusive alloy that offers golden sophistication with a soft sheen.
Dial harmony and technical detail
- Display follows European format: day at 9 o’clock, date at 12, month at 3, year and leap-year indicator at noon.
- Patented progressive date disc ensures perfect spacing and improved legibility across all digits.
- Subtly integrated into the day subdial, a 24-hour display adds both functionality and visual balance.
- Measuring just 4.1 mm in thickness, Calibre 7138 unites all perpetual functions in a single movement layer, built on patented cam-wheel innovations first introduced in 2018.
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, New Perpetual Calendar
Finished to the highest standards of Haute Horlogerie, with Côtes de Genève, hand-chamfered edges, snailing and circular graining, Calibre 7138 shows that complexity can be elegant, practical and profoundly beautiful.
A sound that speaks volumes
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie
Blending centuries-old artistry with cutting-edge acoustics, the latest Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie timepieces represent the pinnacle of chiming watchmaking. These masterpieces are powered by the hand-wound Calibre 2956, which merges three exceptional elements:
- Grande Sonnerie (strikes the hours and quarters automatically),
- Carillon (three gongs instead of two for richer harmony), and
- Supersonnerie—a patented acoustic system developed by Audemars Piguet and introduced in 2015’s Royal Oak Concept RD#1, delivering unprecedented volume, clarity, and resonance.
Harlequin opal dial (18-carat pink gold): Iridescent green flashes radiate from a rare opal stone, set against a shimmering inner bezel and a matching alligator strap.
Source: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie “150th Anniversary”, Ref. 26397OR.OO.D417CR.01
Sapphire dial with sand gold & ceramic: A black ceramic middle case and crown contrast beautifully with the sand gold exterior, revealing the inner mechanics through a transparent sapphire dial.
Source: Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie “150th Anniversary”, Ref. 26397QS.OO.D002KB.01
Crystal opal and two-tone gold variants: Crafted in white, pink, and platinum combinations, each variation is distinct in its materials, textures, and tonality.
Creating an opal dial involves slicing the fragile stone to just 0.45 mm, selecting flawless specimens, and mounting them onto a metal base to prevent cracking—a highly demanding process with a high rejection rate due to the stone’s low hardness (5.5–6.5 Mohs).
All five variants bear the special 150th-anniversary logo on the caseback—a subtle reminder that these are more than technical marvels; they are celebratory pieces marking a century and a half of uncompromising dedication to watchmaking.
Source: Audemars Piguet, Our Latest, Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie
Legacy in motion
This year’s collection from Audemars Piguet is not simply a celebration—it is a testament to continual evolution. From the cosmic depth of blue ceramic, to the intuitive elegance of a crown-only perpetual calendar, to the resonant voice of a Grande Sonnerie, each creation pushes heritage forward into new territory.
Innovation, tradition, and emotional resonance—these are the hallmarks of every Audemars Piguet creation. With each new watch, the brand invites you to not just keep time, but to live beyond it.