Strap for CODE 11.59 Automatic Pink Gold / Black / Fabric

The CODE 11.59's lug system is an integral part of the case design: the shaped lugs and the flank geometry make any standard straight-bar strap incompatible. A strap is absolutely achievable, but only through a fully bespoke construction carried out by <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, where the end-pieces are crafted directly on the watch to follow its actual measurements.

The process begins with an appointment at the atelier, where the watch is brought in person. Specialist technicians measure the lug geometry, the flank curvature and the profile of the lower terminations, then build the strap to those exact specifications. The angled end-pieces, calibrated thickness and custom shaping ensure a seamless transition from metal to leather, with no aesthetic or functional compromises.

Smooth-belly mississippiensis alligator in cognac or warm tobacco tones complements the rose gold case with a naturally refined chromatic continuity. For a more formal register, box calf in burgundy or midnight blue offers a fine, dense texture that enhances the clean lines of the polished surfaces. The choice depends on the client's lifestyle and wardrobe, and is part of the atelier consultation.

A strap built with first-grade leather, hand-stitching and end-pieces correctly fitted to the specific watch will last years rather than months. Longevity also depends on daily use and routine care: avoiding prolonged exposure to water, rotating between several straps and occasionally applying a neutral conditioner for fine leathers are all practices that significantly extend its life.

The name refers to the minute before midnight: a moment of transition, of imminent change. Audemars Piguet used it to signal a desire to reinvent itself without renouncing its manufacturing identity. Introduced in 2019, the CODE 11.59 was the first model from the maison to feature an internal octagonal case geometry visible only from inside the round bezel, a construction approach requiring a significantly higher number of components and finishing operations than a conventional case.