The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Starwheel ref. 15212NB.OO.A002KB.01, 41 mm marks a bold return of the historic wandering hours complication, reimagined through an ultra-contemporary lens. For this striking creation, Audemars Piguet collaborated with French artist Ugo Gattoni, whose imaginative and colorful universe mirrors the technical mystery and poetic motion of the Starwheel display. The result is a watch that feels both avant-garde and deeply rooted in horological tradition.

Time is displayed via a central rotor that completes a full rotation every three hours, carrying three aluminum discs that rotate on their own axes. Each disc bears four numerals, which successively indicate the hour along a curved minute track positioned at the top of the dial. A subtly curved 18-carat white gold seconds hand glides over the dial, while a deep blue aventurine background evokes a miniature cosmic landscape, with the discs orbiting like celestial bodies.

The 41 mm case masterfully combines black ceramic with 18-carat white gold across the bezel, lugs, and caseback, creating a dynamic contrast enhanced by refined hand finishing. A double-curved sapphire crystal magnifies the depth of the aventurine dial and the intricate mechanics beneath, adding visual drama and dimensionality.

Powering the watch is the self-winding Calibre 4310, a next-generation movement derived from the Calibre 4309 and enhanced with a dedicated Starwheel module. Visible through the sapphire caseback, the movement exemplifies Audemars Piguet’s fusion of technical innovation, traditional savoir-faire, and contemporary design.

Key Features:

• Reference:1512NB.00.A00KB.01.AB
• Brand: Audemars Piguet
• Collection: Code 11.59
• Model: Starwheel
• Year: 2025
• Movement: Automatic, Audemars Piguet Calibre 4310; wandering hours display
• Case Material: Black ceramic case middle and crown; 18-carat white gold bezel, lugs, and caseback
• Case Size: 41 mm
• Thickness: 10.7 mm
• Dial: Blue aventurine with black opaline aluminum discs and white gold seconds hand
• Crystal: Double-curved sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Caseback: Sapphire exhibition caseback
• Water Resistance: 30 m
• Strap: Textured black rubber-coated strap
• Clasp: 18-carat white gold pin buckle
• Condition: Brand new
• Includes: Watch, original box, and papers

A poetic fusion of art, astronomy, and mechanical ingenuity, the Code 11.59 Starwheel stands as one of Audemars Piguet’s most imaginative modern creations — a timepiece that transforms the passage of time into a celestial spectacle.