{"id":16093,"date":"2023-08-07T15:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/?p=16093"},"modified":"2023-09-12T14:35:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T12:35:58","slug":"audemars-piguet-universelle-the-holy-grail-of-watchmaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/audemars-piguet-universelle-the-holy-grail-of-watchmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Audemars Piguet Universelle: the holy grail of watchmaking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Incroyablement compliqu\u00e9e : l&#039;Universelle by Audemars Piguet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zw4fWEvAprM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A tribute to the pocket watch: the 1899 Universelle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marie-Antoinette by Breguet (1802), La Merveilleuse by Ami Lecoultre (1878), Leroy 01 by Louis Leroy (1900), Henry Graves Supercomplication by Patek Philippe (1933) or Le Cabinotier by Vacheron Constantin (2019), these extraordinary timepieces are an integral part of the very private and privileged sphere of famously complicated watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29618\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29619\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4\u00a0pays tribute to the 1899 Universelle \u2013 \u00a9 Audemars Piguet.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the Universelle by Audemars Piguet, an 1899 pocket watch celebrated by the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 as a historical tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A superlative watch<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle &quot;Simply Complicated&quot; | Audemars Piguet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LDaOJL41DAM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the very first ultra-complicated wristwatch created by the manufacture with a very simple and precise goal: creating a watch that is ultra-complicated, sturdy, user-friendly and that you can wear daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29167\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Audemars Piguet Universelle\u00a0is powered by the extraordinary self-winding Calibre 1000 which has a 60-hour power reserve.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>40 functions in total, 23 complications and 17 technical devices are concentrated in the 42 mm case \u2013 opposed to the usual 41 mm of the Code 11.59 collection \u2013 and only 15,55 mm thick. Grande and Petite Sonnerie, minute repeater, flying tourbillon, semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar (day, large date, month, year, astronomical moon, moon phases), flyback chronograph\u2026 These main complications are what make this timepiece the beauty and the beast of mechanical engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29170\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>40 functions including 23 complications, 17 technical devices and 1 140 parts can be found in the Audemars Piguet Universelle.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cThis new Ultra-Complication is the culmination of several decades of research, design and manufacturing of many different types of complicated mechanisms that have put ergonomics at the forefront of the process. To achieve the highest level of reliability, while also keeping the thickness of our calibres to the minimum, we believe that a \u2018mechanical function with an ergonomic focus\u2019 opens a new path for Audemars Piguet and the watch industry as a whole.\u201d<\/em><br>Giulio Papi, Technical Director, Audemars Piguet Le Locle.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tourbillon volant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29620\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The flying tourbillon of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4\u00a0makes a revolution in one minute.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, nothing distinguishes this flying tourbillon from another one. Though, as your eyes wander closer to the cage at 6 o\u2019clock, the heart of the watch makes yours pounds furiously. And for good reasons, as this new oscillator with increased amplitude needs a lot of energy to prevent the watch from stopping when all functions are working. Thus, to optimize energy distribution, the geometry of the escapement has been rethought to increase the amplitude of the balance. This device comes directly from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audemarspiguet.com\/com\/en\/watch-collection\/royal-oak\/26670ST.OO.1240ST.02.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Extra-Thin RD#3<\/a>, which was released last year for the 50<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the Royal Oak (read the article Royal Oak: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/royal-oak-50-years-of-existence-and-still-as-fashionable-as-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 years old and still as fashionable as ever<\/a>\u201d). The 21,600 vibrations\/hour frequency tourbillon offers a 60-hour power reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p><strong>The Research &amp; Development watches of Audemars Piguet (RD#)<\/strong><br>RD#1 \u2013 Work on sounds, the Supersonnerie<br>RD#2 \u2013 Study on extra-thin<br>RD#3 \u2013 Optimization of energy management<br>RD#4 \u2013\u00a0Combination of the last three RD#<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Calendar indications\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced in 2018 with the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin RD#2, the semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar gathers all the calendar indications in the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29621\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar of the Audemars Piguet Universelle\u00a0perfectly and harmoniously displays all the calendar indications.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The day of the week, the large date and the month are respectively placed at 9 o\u2019clock, 12 o&#8217;clock and 3 o&#8217;clock. They share the stage \u2013 or the dial \u2013 with the lap year the last two digits of the year at 4 o&#8217;clock indicating. This is well thought out by the manufacture shop, because to update a perpetual calendar, it is very useful to know in which lap year we are. This is thus a consequential challenge, as you need to find a mechanism able to know about the lap year so that you don\u2019t need to wind the watch. The semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar is able to assimilate how many days are in a month (while including the lap years). Even better, this system considers the 100-year correction normally required in traditional Gregorian perpetual calendars. No manual adjustment is therefore required before the year 2400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p>The Large Date\u00a0was created by A. Lange &amp; S\u00f6hne at the end of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century. This recent complication was inspired by the clock of the Dresden theatre clock. Read the article: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/blog\/the-big-date-a-great-idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Big date? A great idea!<\/a>\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/horlogedresde.jpg\" alt=\"Horloge 5 Minutes de l'op\u00e9ra de Dresde\" class=\"wp-image-17323\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Big Date\u2019s origin? The Dresden Opera House Five-Minutes clock.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>An intuitive winding<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sake of reducing the user\u2019s stress, winding this watch is simple and intuitive. An anti-breakage device is set up to adjust the date both ways. In this way you can move the date forward or backwards when rotating the crown at 3 o\u2019clock. You can also adjust the month with the \u201csupercrown\u201d at 4 o\u2019clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Getting the moon<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4\u00a0would not be a true perpetual calendar without an indication of moon phases. Perfectly symmetrical with an aperture indicating the year at 4 o\u2019clock, the moon phase \u2013 at 8 o&#8217;clock \u2013 is powered by an instant-jump astronomical moon system that conveys an especially realistic depiction of the moon. The waxing and waning stages of the moon are resituated thanks to two concentric discs, on which six different moon positions are printed for a faithful representation of the celestial body. We almost regret how small it is as we would like to better admire all the nuances of the print, but it might have been a less harmonious final design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29626\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The watch has a brand new very realistic instant-jump astronomical moon system.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>A split-seconds flyback chronograph<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Very useful for pilots during a flight, the flyback function allows a reset and restart of the chronograph without hitting stop \/ reset \/ restart. Nowadays, it is coupled to a split-seconds facility to measure intermediate times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p>The split-seconds feature is for example used during horse races, as it allows the measuring of a run around the course while keeping measuring the time of the whole race.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29631\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The split-seconds function\u00a0is useful to measure intermediate times thanks to a second central hand.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding this split-seconds function required hours of thinking. Indeed, you need to know that a complication watch is conceived with functional layers: chronograph, split-second and mass. But one of the first goals of the Audemars Piguet Universelle was to get thinner, it thus had to get \u201ctaller\u201d. Hence the enlargement of the automatic calibre and of the ball bearing to create a hole in the centre of the watch to put the split-seconds facility in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29629\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The openwork semi-peripheral oscillating mass allows the split-second to go through its centre.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, the timepiece has one less layer as the automatic calibre and the split-second become one. A remarkable technical feat considering the energy loss of the perforated mass. That is why the material needed to be heavier than gold, and platinum was chosen \u2013 because more efficient. Meanwhile, the visible architecture of the back of the case becomes truly hypnotizing as it delivers its secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29178\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The secret caseback of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Let the music play<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie,\u00a0minute repeater\u2026<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exceptional edition has all the qualities of a true musician, as it conducts a remarkable musical trio \u2013 with the help of a treble clef-engraved pusher on the case band. This trio is made of the traditional Grande Sonnerie which strikes the hours, quarters, and minutes, the Petite Sonnerie which only strikes the hours, and the minute repeater. Just like the usual button activating the synchronized movements of the watch, an additional barrel dedicated to these three complications optimizes energy management and distribution to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29636\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pictograms were engraved on each crown and each pusher to indicate their function.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>\u2026And Supersonnerie<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This instrument\u00a0is also equipped with the Supersonnerie. Resulting of eight years of research in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, this Audemars Piguet patented technology is used on the 2015 RD#1 model. Watchmakers, engineers, academics, and musicians worked in concert to create a sturdy and water-resistant soundboard for a daily use. Instead of a mainplate \u2013 to fixate the gongs \u2013 which resonance can change depending on how complicated it is, this watch benefits from a component acting as a soundboard. The Manufacture\u2019s engineers created a double caseback system to reveal the beauty of the mechanism. A \u201csecret\u201d extra-thin cover shares the stage with the soundboard \u2013 just 0.6 mm thick \u2013which is entirely crafted in sapphire crystal, on which the gongs are mounted. Louder and more precise, the soundboard delivers a better sound on the wrist as the sound is absorbed and the resonance rings loud and clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29171\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The \u201csecret\u201d caseback brings the cogs and the embellishments of the beautiful Calibre 1000 to light.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-medium-font-size\"><blockquote><p><em>\u00a0\u201cThis watch was the ultimate challenge for our development team. It required an evolution of our internal processes in order to allow four people to work on the calibre at the same time. The level of miniaturisation achieved is a true milestone for Audemars Piguet and paves the way for the next generation of complicated mechanisms.\u201d<\/em><br>Lucas Raggi, Research and Development Director, Audemars Piguet.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Is it that complicated though?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 is indisputably a high watchmaking timepiece. A seriously challenging task perfectly accomplished by the manufacture\u2019s engineers and watchmakers. Perfectly accomplished, of course, but still a difficult challenge! During his video about the AP Universelle, Frank Sans C questioned Research and Development Director of Audemars Piguet Lucas Raggi, who admitted how complicated the achievement of the supercrowns was. So complicated that he patented them both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29640\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Three crown-pushers wind the watch, set the date and time, and select the chiming mode.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The crown at 2 o\u2019clock is both a start\/stop button for the chronograph and a selector for the chiming mode: silence \/ Petite Sonnerie \/ Grande Sonnerie. The 4 o\u2019clock crown can reset the chronograph or set the flyback function off. Note that the technical devices or \u201cergonomics\u201d \u2013 lever, tilt, cam \u2013 required going back and forth multiple times in the manufacture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>1 watch, 4 possibilities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29165\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29166\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 is available with a black or beige dial with a tachymeter scale on the flange.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Four versions\u00a0are available. One of them is grey and gold with an opaline black gold dial. This one has chronograph counters, the external zone of which echoes the colour of the flying tourbillon. On the other hand, the second version has a beige dial with black counters and contrasting pink gold elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29172\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The two-tone architectural dial featuring matching gold bridges contrasted with black accents.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The pink\u00a0gold and white gold skeleton editions are simply stunning. They let you see every detail of the exceptional mechanical work. A perfectly harmonious quartet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29168\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"29169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ap6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29169\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pink gold or white gold, the two skeleton versions of the Audemars Piguet Universelle show off their cogs both on the front and on the back.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Starting from \u20ac1 500 000 (before tax)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here to read the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Ultra-Complication Universelle RD#4 collection full technical sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/code-1159\/8498-collection-code-1159-by-audemars-piguet-ultra-complication-universelle.html?search_query=Code+11.59+by+Audemars+Piguet+Ultra-Complication+Universelle&amp;results=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Gold &#8211; Beige Dial<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/code-1159\/8499-collection-code-1159-by-audemars-piguet-ultra-complication-universelle.html?search_query=Code+11.59+by+Audemars+Piguet+Ultra-Complication+Universelle&amp;results=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Gold &#8211; Black Dial<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/code-1159\/8500-collection-code-1159-by-audemars-piguet-ultra-complication-universelle.html?search_query=Code+11.59+by+Audemars+Piguet+Ultra-Complication+Universelle&amp;results=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Gold \u2013 Skeleton Black Dial<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-watchsite.com\/code-1159\/8501-collection-code-1159-by-audemars-piguet-ultra-complication-universelle.html?search_query=Code+11.59+by+Audemars+Piguet+Ultra-Complication+Universelle&amp;results=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pink Gold \u2013 Skeleton Black Dial<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audemarspiguet.com\/com\/en\/watch\/code-1159-universelle.html\">AUDEMARS PIGUET WATCHES WEBSITE<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audemarspiguet.com\/com\/fr\/watch\/code-1159-universelle.html?cq_src=google_ads&amp;cq_cmp=19638195543&amp;cq_con=145406054603&amp;cq_term=l%20universelle%20audemars%20piguet&amp;cq_med=&amp;cq_plac=&amp;cq_net=g&amp;cq_pos=&amp;cq_plt=gp&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8NilBhDOARIsAHzpbLDKrvZ1NDfEiXmaiyHnLEAjpU6OP8oK-sbZzENBvTd0IZ0yaClNjZEaAl0wEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SPIDER-MAN X Royal Oak Concept : la collab Audemars Piguet et Marvel ! (Fran\u00e7ois-Henry Bennahmias)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OAIHSmeSg3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Attention les yeux, l\u00e0, \u00e7a d\u00e9coiffe. 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