Audemars Piguet: the exciting new releases for 2026

Blue ceramic, mini models, skeletonized calibers... in 2026, Audemars Piguet pushes the boundaries of its iconic models.

Neo Frame, neo frame: theArt Deco reinvented for AP

Perhaps the real aesthetic breakthrough of the year comes from this: the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, which many are already calling "Neo-framework"Its case so closely resembles a contemporary picture frame. This rectangular watch, measuring 34 x 32.6 mm and crafted in 18-karat rose gold, draws direct inspiration from a 1929 Streamline Moderne watch design, featuring gadrooned sides and a profile defined by taut lines. The partially transparent, black PVD-treated sapphire dial reveals the in-house caliber 7122, while The time is displayed digitally in a pop-up window.and the minutes are read on a peripheral timer, like a linear indicator. 

The whole thing gives the impression of a frame suspended from the wrist, where the mechanics are displayed like a work of art, in a very [unclear] spirit Art Deco Revisited with a minimalist 2026 aesthetic. The deliberately understated black calfskin strap recedes to better showcase the case-object, which embraces its status as a design statement. In a single piece, Audemars Piguet proves it can step out of the shadow of the Royal Oak. reconnecting with shaped watches. 

150th Heritage: a show of strength 

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet is not choosing the easy path. The 150 Heritage UltraThe Universal Calendar complication is a 50mm pocket watch in platinum, conceived from the outset as a technical manifesto and not as a simple vintage reissue. The multi-level enclosure accommodates two display faces : on one side, the time and several classic indications, on the other, a universal calendar and astronomical indications that transform the piece into a miniature globe of time. 

The movement is packed with complications, from repeaters to complex calendar indications, making the object as much a museum piece as a development laboratory for the brand's future calibers. Positioned at the top of the collection, this pocket watch plays the role of totem It encapsulates 150 years of expertise while announcing the direction taken by Audemars Piguet. between respect for heritage and a radical projection towards the watchmaking of tomorrow.  

Royal Oak 2026: A wave of new features 

The family Royal Oak is enriched in 2026 by no less than eleven new references, which are divided between new generation perpetual calendars, very jewelry-like mineral dials and more compact formats designed for everyday use.

At the forefront of this trend is the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41 mm in titanium and midnight blue ceramic, featuring a fully adjustable perpetual calendar via the crown and a completely openworked dial that exposes the bridges, date discs, and movement like a three-dimensional landscape. It is complemented by an 18-karat rose gold version, also in 41 mm, which plays on a striking contrast between the warmth of the metal and the darker hues of the open movement, creating an almost architectural effect on the wrist. 

While seemingly more "tame," the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar 41 mm in all-ceramic Midnight Blue doesn't forgo the spectacular. Its dial "Large Tapestry" retains the iconic design of the Royal Oak, but the uniformity of the ceramic and the depth of the blue give a very contemporary look to a great classic of the Maison. 

In a more jewelry-like style, Audemars Piguet also unveils two Royal Oak Selfwinding watches with malachite dials, one in 37 mm and the other in 41 mm, both in 18-carat yellow gold, whose green stone, striated with concentric veins, transforms the dial into a veritable mineral plate, with a very couture finish. 

The mid-size and compact segment is not forgotten, with new Royal Oak automatic models in 34 and 37 mm, featuring refreshed Midnight Blue dials and cases combining steel and gold or solid rose gold, aligning with the current demand for sporty-chic watches that are easier to wear every day. The range is further completed by 33 mm Royal Oak Quartz models in rose gold and steel, with fumé dials and sometimes diamond-set details, clearly positioned as versatile jewelry watches, on the border between jewelry and watchmaking. 

Finally, the Mini Royal Oak 23 mm is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated pieces among the 2026 releases, as it so successfully condenses the Royal Oak DNA into an almost jewel-like format. Directly inspired by the 1997 Mini Oak, this new generation is available in yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold, always with the Frosted Gold treatment that gives the metal a frosted, shimmering appearance without being overly flashy. "bling-bling". The 23 mm diameter, the dial "Small Tapestry" The tone-on-tone design and integrated bracelet create a very graphic silhouette, resembling both a fine jewelry bracelet and a traditional watch.

Audemars Piguet primarily demonstrates one thing: its icons are not static.They are constantly reinventing themselves, without ever losing this a very particular blend of radicalism and elegance who signs the Maison du Brassus. 

Royal Oak Offshore: the sports block of the collection 

On the side of the Royal Oak OffshoreThe 2026 program is clearly geared towards extreme sports, with new chronographs and Diver models that reinforce the adventurous character of the line. The 43mm automatic chronographs are available in titanium with a blue dial, black rubber crown and pushers, for a look of "tool watch" ultra-luxurious, and in 18-carat rose gold with a smoky grey dial and matching rubber strap, which embraces the mix between a yacht watch and a motorsports instrument. 

The 42mm steel Offshore Diver models complete the picture with three dial variations: blue, green, and black. Each features an internal rotating bezel, an interchangeable strap, and a satin finish that enhances the watch's presence without making it appear heavy. The blue version remains the most classic, almost nautical, while the green one aims for a more adventurous look. geared towards exploration, and dark, radical and versatile, functions like a "unique watch" capable of complementing any outfit. 

Code 11.59: the unapologetic avant-garde 

Far from being a separate line, the Code 11.59 is now the laboratory of Haute Horlogerie for the Maison, And the 2026 releases clearly demonstrate this. The flagship piece is the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked 41 mm in black ceramic and rose gold, which adopts the principle of a perpetual calendar fully adjustable via the crown, while revealing the openworked movement beneath a partially open sapphire dial. The cooler version in black ceramic and white gold further accentuates the architectural, almost futuristic aspect, with a sharper contrast between the satin-finished and polished surfaces and the volumes of the movement. 

Alongside this openworked perpetual calendar, the Code 11.59 features a 41mm Flying Tourbillon with an ivory dial and white gold case, emphasizing purity: a large aperture, visible complications, but a clean dial, like a dress watch that is both classic and ultramodern. Finally, at the top of the range, theUltra-Universal Complication (RD#4) continues its journey in Code 11.59 with a white gold case, more than 1,100 components and 40 functions including 23 complications, all controlled by the famous "super-crown" which drastically simplifies the settings. This piece is not really new in itself in 2026, but it fits perfectly into the brand's message: to make Code 11.59 the playground of contemporary high complication. 

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