Audemars Piguet renews its 3 iconic models for its 150th anniversary

For the 150th anniversary of the factory, Audemars Piguet unveils new models and enhances the perpetual calendar.

Audemars Piguet, founded in 1875 by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year; a century and a half of innovation, excellence and watchmaking tradition.

From the creation of Audemars Piguet's first minute repeater pocket watch in 1892, which marked a beginning in watchmaking complications, to the launch of the Royal Oak in 1972, then the Royal Oak Offshore in 1993, or more recently, the Code 11.59 range, the Swiss brand has never ceased to impress with its ability to adapt to the times through ever more exceptional watchmaking creations. It is these 3 iconic models that it has therefore chosen to reinvent for this anniversary year, which we will detail in this article.

To celebrate this 150th anniversary in style, Audemars Piguet has unveiled “The House of Wonders”,  a complete experience inviting you to live an immersive and interactive experience at the heart of the watchmaking factory in Le Brassus, allowing you to discover the world of Maison through its history, its values and its creations through temporary and permanent exhibitionsThis space, both experiential and cultural, also highlights artistic collaborations and cultural projects with the primary ambition of showing the completeness of art and watchmaking, a field in which the brand has always played an active role, notably by supporting contemporary artists and cultural initiatives.

This building, designed by the BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) architecture studio, is a true architectural feat, remarkable for its bold design and its desire to blend harmoniously into the setting of the Vallée de Joux. The House of Wonders plays with the site's natural elements and offers a contemporary interpretation of the brand's historical heritage, while promoting a sustainable approach through the choice of materials and creation methods. An approach that reflects his image: innovative, thoughtful and sustainable.

Code 11.59

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 150th Anniversary 

In 2025, Audemars Piguet unveiled a first new reference Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 150th Anniversary in 18-carat rose gold (price on request), adorned with a rare harlequin opal dial, enhanced with a brilliant green and complemented by 18-carat rose gold baton hands, offering a unique iridescent pattern.second-hand of the 150th anniversary, the dedicated logo is engraved on the case back. Its 41 mm 18-carat rose gold case features a double-curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and a case back engraved with the anniversary logo. Finally, the green alligator strap is fitted with a rose gold AP folding clasp.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 150th Anniversary

A second new reference Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie 150th Anniversary, combines black ceramic and 18-carat sand gold with the particularity of being waterproof to a depth of 20 meters (price on request). Its sapphire dial reveals the mechanism of the Caliber 2956, while the caseback reveals the anniversary logo. Its 41mm sand gold case is fitted with a black ceramic caseband. Inside, the sapphire dial is bordered by a black external zone, which highlights the sand gold-toned flange and echoes the small seconds counter at 6 o'clock. Finally, the sand gold indexes and hands are openworked with luminescent details that add an extra touch of sophistication to the whole. This watch is also equipped with a black textured rubber strap lined with calfskin and fitted with an AP folding clasp also in sand gold.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar

Then this two-tone watch offered at €108,900 combines 18-carat white gold with a sumptuous blue hue, powered by the new Audemars Piguet perpetual calendar automatic movement; this new watch offers unprecedented ergonomics and readability. This watch, water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters, is equipped with Caliber 7138, which can be adjusted solely using the crown, thanks to these three mechanisms patented by the Maison. Its 41 mm white gold case is closed with a sapphire crystal caseback, while the dial is a smoky blue, decorated with a stamped pattern, echoed by a flange and embellished with matching counters as well as white gold indexes and hands coated with luminescent coating. The watch is attached by a blue textured rubber strap, lined with calfskin and fitted with a three-blade folding clasp in white gold.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic Chronograph

The Code 11.59 was also fitted with a Automatic Chronograph, in stainless steel, with a sporty/chic look, offered at €35,900. Its gray dial is decorated with a stamped pattern, complemented by luminescent indexes and hands in 18-carat white gold, while the flange and the external zones of the counters add a touch of blue. Its 41 mm steel case is equipped with matching pushers and is water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters, while its gray rubber strap is textured and has a white gold pin buckle.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic Chronograph Special Edition

This Code 11.59 Audemars Piguet Automatic Chronograph is also available in a Special Edition at a price of €85,300, with a limited edition combining blue ceramic and 18-carat white gold. Its “Tuscany” blue dial, grained finish and tone-on-tone counters, illuminated by baguette-cut diamond indexes, make it all the more desirable. Its 41 mm white gold case has a blue ceramic caseband and is water-resistant to a depth of 30 meters. Its strap is also blue, made of textured rubber and fitted with a white gold pin buckle.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic

For the latest new automatic model of the Code 11.59, Audemas Piguet has chosen it in stainless steel, with a gray dial decorated with a stamped pattern, imitating waves and bordered by a dark blue flange. Just like the other models, it has a 41 mm case (stainless steel) and is water resistant to 30 meters, for a total price of €26,000.

Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Flying Tourbillon Automatic Limited Edition

Following on from the previous model, this Code 11.59 (price on request) is distinguished by its 38mm 18-carat sand gold case, as well as its case middle, crown and lugs set with brilliant-cut diamonds. This watch is equipped with the Manufacture's new automatic flying tourbillon movement (Calibre 2968), featuring a sand gold-toned oscillating weight visible on the caseback. Its sand gold-toned dial is stamped with a pattern matching the flange, and complemented by luminescent sand gold indexes and hands. As for its beige alligator strap, it is equipped with the traditional AP folding clasp, but this time in sand gold. 

Royal Oak

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “150th Anniversary”

For this brand new model of the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar “150th Anniversary” , is limited to just 150 pieces, and pays homage to Calibre 5135, the historic skeleton perpetual calendar movement. Its 41 mm case combines a titanium caseband and screw-down crown with a metallic glass bezel and caseback (BMG: Bulk Metallic Glasss). The sapphire dial, meanwhile, is equipped with blue-edged counters and a matching flange, as well as round 18-carat white gold indexes and blue hands shaped baignoire, both coated with a luminescent coating. Finally, the integrated bracelet, a true trademark of the Royal Oak models, combines BMG studs with links and an AP folding clasp in titanium this time.

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Sand Gold 18 carats

This model features the Manufacture's new perpetual calendar movement in an 18-carat sand gold version (price upon request). With its patented mechanisms, the functions of the caliber 7138 are set solely from the crown, eliminating the need for additional tools. The 41 mm sand gold case is fitted with a sapphire crystal and caseback. The sand gold-toned “Grande Tapisserie” dial matches the flange and is adorned with tone-on-tone counters with black details, while the 18-carat white gold indexes and hands are coated with a luminescent coating.

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Stainless Steel 

Welcoming the caliber 7138 into the Royal Oak collection, this other model comes in a stainless steel version and features an elegant tone-on-tone blue dial, and is priced at €108,900. Like the previous model, the Manufacture's new movement is adjusted solely from the crown. The blue “Grande Tapisserie” dial matches the flange and is adorned with tone-on-tone counters as well as 18-carat white gold indexes and hands coated with luminescent coating.

Royal Oak Offshore

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Automatic 43mm Ref. 226420CE.OO.A063VE.01

This sporty watch, priced at €58,200, features a bold tricolor design, combining black and green ceramic with titanium details on the 43mm case, while the dial, available in the same shades, completes the robust yet harmonious design. Its 43mm case features a black ceramic caseband with a green ceramic bezel, pushers, and screw-down crown, while the caseback, crown disc, and pusher guards are crafted from titanium.

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Automatic 42mm 

With its monochrome aesthetic giving this model a strong character, this 42 mm Chronograph crafted in black ceramic is distinguished by stainless steel hexagonal screws matching a crown disc and a titanium case back and is offered at a price of €86,600. These details contrast subtly with the all-black design that continues on the dial and the tone-on-tone counters.

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