Audemars Piguet · CODE 11.59
Strap for CODE 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie Ceramic - Pink Gold / Sapphire
Integrated bracelet: measurements, the most common questions, and the way to a made-to-measure strap.
Integrated bracelet
The Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26395NR.OO.D002KB.01 is designed with a bracelet integrated into the case. For a compatible made-to-measure strap, the Casati Milano atelier builds it on your watch.
The CODE 11.59 26395NR.OO.D002KB.01, seen from the bench
Frequently asked questions
Can a standard strap be fitted to the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26395NR.OO.D002KB.01?
No. The bracelet is integrated directly into the case: there are no standard lugs to attach an off-the-shelf strap. It is a proprietary attachment, designed by AP for that specific architecture. The only solution is to build the strap bespoke, starting from the actual case.
How does the bespoke strap service work for this model?
I work by appointment only, at the <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a> atelier, at Via XX Settembre 15 in Milan. I bring the watch to the bench and take measurements directly from the case — no estimates, no retrofitting. Every attachment is hand-shaped to integrate with the three-dimensional lines of this white gold case.
Which leather do I recommend for this CODE 11.59?
I choose Mississippi Alligator. The white gold case has a formal character with a sculptural tension that calls for a leather with visible structure. Alligator carries that aesthetic weight without overwhelming it. If the wearer prefers something softer to the touch, Barenia Extra ages beautifully and develops a patina that works well with the gold.
How long does a well-made strap last on a watch of this level?
With basic care — keeping it away from water and direct sunlight, applying a neutral cream every few months — an alligator or Barenia strap easily lasts five to eight years of regular wear. Good leather does not deteriorate: it transforms. After a few years it carries the marks of the person wearing it, and that, for me, is the result that matters.
Did the CODE 11.59 genuinely represent a turning point for Audemars Piguet?
When it was introduced in 2019 I spent a great deal of time studying its geometry: an octagonal case set within a round form, with an ultra-thin bezel and a domed sapphire crystal. It was not an update — it was a statement of discontinuity. I have seen many novelties come and go, but this three-part architecture has a formal coherence that holds up over time.
The next step
The right strap isn't chosen. It is built, together.
From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.
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