Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel 15212NB
Audemars Piguet finally decided to bring back the iconic Starwheel watch in the form of a Code 11.59. Despite what some might think of the Code 11.59, the concept of bringing back this iconic model is nothing short of brilliance. As the watch community becomes more aware of vintage models it is great to see the brand bring back a quirky but loveable dial configuration.
On wrist the new Starwheel looks like a really collector’s piece with the combination of contemporary materials and the beautiful aventurine dial.
Audemars Piguet finally decided to bring back the iconic Starwheel watch in the form of a Code 11.59. Despite what some might think of the Code 11.59, the concept of bringing back this iconic model is nothing short of brilliance. As the watch community becomes more aware of vintage models it is great to see the brand bring back a quirky but loveable dial configuration.
On wrist the new Starwheel looks like a really collector’s piece with the combination of contemporary materials and the beautiful aventurine dial.
Audemars Piguet finally decided to bring back the iconic Starwheel watch in the form of a Code 11.59. Despite what some might think of the Code 11.59, the concept of bringing back this iconic model is nothing short of brilliance. As the watch community becomes more aware of vintage models it is great to see the brand bring back a quirky but loveable dial configuration.
On wrist the new Starwheel looks like a really collector’s piece with the combination of contemporary materials and the beautiful aventurine dial.
Technical Data:
Maker: Audemars Piguet
Model: Code 11.59 Starwheel
Reference: 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01
Year: 2023
Condition: 10/10
Material: White gold and black ceramics
Dimensions: 41mm
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Dial: Blue aventurine dial, black opaline aluminium discs
Bezel: White Gold
Caliber: Calibre 4310
Bracelet/Strap: Audemars Piguet textured black rubber-coated strap with White Gold pin buckle.
Box/Papers: Full Set box and card
Condition:
The watch is in brand new condition year 2023 and never worn. The watch comes with the original textured black rubber-coated strap. Full set including all accessories are included in the set.
Our Thoughts:
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel takes us back 30 years to when the brand launched its first starwheel watch hoping to kick start a line of highly complicated and beautifully decorated dress watches.
Fast forward to now, Audemars Piguet reintroduce the complication in the form of the Code 11.59. You really have to drop the sentiments and understand the watch from a Avantgarde point of view. Yes it does feel like AP threw in all the most expensive ingredients into a pan and tried cooking up a 3 star Michelin dish. But I’d interpret it as a process to unfold a new direction for future Code 11.59s
The more time you spend with the watch the more details you will find with references to the original designs in the 1990s, you never know, 10-20 years later, this might go down as a future classic.
