Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Steel & Black Ceramic — Beige Dial Chronograph | Ref. 26393QT.OO.A064KB.01

Introduced as part of a 2023 new release cycle, reference 26393QT.OO.A064KB.01 brings the Code 11.59 Chronograph into a bold material pairing: a black ceramic middle case married to stainless steel lugs and bezel, with a warm beige dial that creates a striking tonal counterpoint to the dark case. This material combination — sporty, contemporary, and technically demanding to engineer — reflects the Code 11.59's stated mission of perpetual reinvention. The 41 mm round case format and the layered case architecture, a signature detail of designer Sebastian Vivas's vision for the collection, are immediately recognisable within the Audemars Piguet vocabulary.

The self-winding Calibre 4401 drives this chronograph with flyback functionality and column-wheel regulation — Audemars Piguet's own manufacture movement, developed entirely in-house at Le Brassus. With a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and a power reserve of approximately 70 hours, it outperforms many rivals in both longevity and precision. The black ceramic crown and stainless steel pushpieces are ergonomically positioned within the case architecture for intuitive operation. A double glareproofed sapphire crystal and a sapphire caseback ensure visibility in all conditions, while the rubber strap and pin buckle deliver sporting wearability rated to 30 metres.

Index markers on the beige dial are subtly rendered, allowing the warm dial colour to serve as the visual protagonist — a considered design choice that distinguishes this reference from the more common dark-dialled Code 11.59 Chronographs. At $31,999 and complete with box and papers, this 2023 release is among the most accessible references in the Code 11.59 Chronograph family, making it an ideal acquisition for the collector entering the Code 11.59 universe or seeking a contemporary everyday chronograph with genuine manufacture provenance and in-house movement credentials.