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Audemars Piguet
CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06— lug 20mm

Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06: 20mm strap. Alligator, box calf, shell cordovan and rubber, cut and stitched in Milano. Choose your leather.

CODE 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie White Gold / Blue

Artisanal Note

"This model requires a precise 20mm lug width to preserve the original sartorial balance."

Technical Specifications

Audemars Piguet 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06
Lug Width
20 mm

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Reference

26397BC.OO.D002KB.06

Movement

Audemars Piguet caliber AP 2956 NS Hours, Minutes | Minute Repeater, Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie | Tourbillon Escapement

The Heritage

The CODE 11.59 represents a contemporary collection by Audemars Piguet characterized by an octagonal case geometry. Reference 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06 mounts the in-house AP 2956 NS caliber with grande and petite sonnerie complications, minute repeater, and tourbillon escapement. The movement integrates basic time functions with hour and minute indication.

FAQ

What is the lug width of the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06?

The lug width of the CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06 is 20 mm. This is the standard size to use when selecting any aftermarket strap compatible with this white gold reference.

What is the best strap for the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06?

For a timepiece with a Minute Repeater, Grande Sonnerie and tourbillon in white gold, the most coherent pairing is a strap in mississippi alligator belly or hornback in midnight blue or dark burgundy coloring. Polished box-calf leather is the ideal choice for strict formal registry. Both options are available in 20mm lug width on milanostraps.it.

How do you change the strap on the Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06?

The strap is removed using a fine-pointed spring bar tool or precision screwdriver to lever the spring bar inside the lug. It is recommended to work on a soft surface to avoid scratching the white gold case and to replace the original bars with stainless steel examples of diameter compatible with 20mm lugs.

Are there aftermarket straps compatible with the CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06?

Yes. Any strap with a 20mm lug width and spring bar fastening system is technically compatible with the CODE 11.59 26397BC.OO.D002KB.06. milanostraps.it offers a selection of artisanal 20mm straps in alligator, calf leather, rubber and other materials, crafted to fit perfectly the lug geometry of this reference.

How long does a leather strap last on an Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59?

The average lifespan of a quality leather strap — alligator or box-calf — ranges between 18 and 36 months with regular use, depending on exposure to sweat, humidity and direct light. Casati Milano straps are covered by an 18-month warranty on manufacturing defects. To extend their life it is advisable to rotate between multiple straps and occasionally apply a conditioner specific to tanned leather.

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