Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak and Code 11.59 watches, and more

Spanning the brand’s core families – Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the releases combine fresh materials, new calibres and a focus on complications designed for everyday wear.

One of the technical highlights is the brand’s new generation of openworked perpetual calendars. Powered by calibres 7138 and 7139 that are designed for greater usability, the complication can now be adjusted entirely through the crown, eliminating the need for case correctors. This mechanism appears in Royal Oak and Code 11.59 models, presented in striking openworked executions that reveal the intricate architecture of the movement.

The Royal Oak collection continues to evolve, adding several new models. A 38mm self-winding chronograph introduces an updated automatic movement and improved ergonomics, while the Royal Oak Mini returns with gem-set executions and stone dials such as onyx and mother-of-pearl, meeting the growing appetite for smaller, jewellery-like watches. Openworked versions of existing models and fresh dial materials – including malachite – bring additional depth to the line’s design language.

Meanwhile, the Royal Oak Offshore continues its sport-driven narrative with new chronographs and divers featuring bold colourways, and technical materials such as ceramic and titanium. The Offshore Diver models maintain their professional credentials with robust construction and 300 metres of water resistance while embracing brighter palettes and interchangeable straps.

Beyond the core collections, Audemars Piguet also revisits its historical repertoire with experimental pieces like the Neo-Frame Jumping Hour – a contemporary interpretation of the jump-hour display inspired by early 20th century designs. At the extreme of the creative spectrum sits the extraordinary 150 Heritage pocket watch, an ultra-complicated piece featuring dozens of functions that showcases the maison’s utter mastery of high complications.