Audemars Piguet
CODE 11.59 26393CR.OO.A008KB.01
Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26393CR.OO.A008KB.01: strap made to measure on the watch at the Casati Milano atelier, by appointment.
Technical Specifications
Audemars Piguet 26393CR.OO.A008KB.0126393CR.OO.A008KB.01
Audemars Piguet caliber AP 4401 Hours, Minutes | Date | Chronograph, Column wheel, Flyback
The Heritage
The strap for this watch is made to measure
On the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 the bracelet is drawn as part of the case: no catalogue strap will fit. In the atelier we take the measurements on the watch itself and build the strap on the piece — that is the work of Casati Milano.
Book a consultation →FAQ
Can a strap be fitted to the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26393CR.OO.A008KB.01?
Not a standard strap: the lug system is an architectural extension of the case, designed to integrate with the original bracelet and incompatible with conventional straight spring bars. A strap is nonetheless achievable, built to measure on the watch itself by <a href="/pages/casati-booking">Casati Milano</a>, where every dimension is taken directly from the piece. The result is a precise fit and an aesthetic fully consistent with the original design.
How does the bespoke strap process work for this model?
The watch is brought to the atelier, where a specialist craftsman physically measures the transition dimensions between case and strap — curves, angles, profiles — without relying on standard sizes. A strap is then constructed around that specific watch. Leather type, colour, edge finishing and buckle style are chosen in detail, producing a result no off-the-shelf product can match.
Which leather best suits the character of the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26393CR.OO.A008KB.01?
Glossy alligator enhances the reflections of the white gold and pairs with authority alongside the formal character of the watch. Those seeking a material contrast may prefer a matte alligator or a boxcalf leather that develops a personal patina over time. For those wanting originality without compromising overall coherence, ostrich and peccary are both distinctive choices.
How long does a well-made artisan strap last?
A strap built from first-quality leather, with hand-finished edges and tight stitching, can last many years with proper care — kept away from prolonged water exposure, perfumes and direct heat. Boxcalf and alligator age gracefully, developing a patina that adds character over time. Daily care matters: a well-positioned keeper that holds the strap in shape is already a meaningful ally.
What makes the AP 4401 calibre in the CODE 11.59 particularly significant?
The AP 4401 is a manufacture movement integrating a column-wheel chronograph and flyback function within a restrained thickness — a technically demanding combination. The flyback allows the chronograph to be zeroed and restarted in a single gesture, eliminating the stop-reset-start sequence: this is not an operational convenience but a direct indicator of the calibre's constructive complexity. Audemars Piguet produces it entirely in the Vallée de Joux, with visible finishing through the sapphire caseback.
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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The atelier's website: casatimilano.com