Audemars Piguet kicks off 2026 with a parade of new products
Although participating in Watches & Wonders for the first time this year, Audemars Piguet is not waiting until spring to present its latest innovations. Instead, numerous new products have already been unveiled as part of the exclusive “Audemars Piguet Social Club” event format: from next-generation calibers and vintage inspirations to the revival of the art of skeletonization.
“150 Years of Heritage” with universal calendar
To celebrate its 150th anniversary last year, Audemars Piguet created a pocket watch that combines astronomical observation, technical mastery, and craftsmanship.
At its heart beats the Caliber 1150, a new ultra-complicated movement based on the core architecture of the Caliber 1000. All activation mechanisms, such as crown pushers and correctors, have been completely redesigned to suit the compact pocket watch format and its intended use.
In this timepiece, Audemars Piguet introduces a universal calendar for the first time: a mechanical calculator visible from the case back. It operates independently of the movement and offers a panoramic view of the celestial cycles that have shaped cultural celebrations around the world. In total, the “150 Heritage” combines 47 functions, including 30 complications. Highlights include: Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Supersonnerie, minute repeater, flying tourbillon, semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar (day, large date, month, year, astronomical moon, moon phases), flyback chronograph, and drag indicator.
Limited to two pieces, this pocket watch also pays homage to the Métiers d’Art of watchmaking. It is adorned with hand-engraved platinum, luminous “Grand-Feu” enamel, and a handcrafted chain, each element celebrating the traditional craftsmanship of Haute Horlogerie.
Giulio Papi (Director of Watch Design, Audemars Piguet): “This timepiece pays homage to the history of timekeeping by humankind. It honors the astronomers and early scientists who first observed the heavens, the mathematicians who divided time, and the watchmakers who made it visible. The 150 Heritage embodies human ingenuity and talent and reflects a long tradition of craftsmanship in various civilizations.”
Streamlined “Neo Frame Jumping Hour”
The completely new design features a rectangular case (34.6 x 34 mm) made of rose gold and sapphire crystal, as well as a bracelet with a newly developed motif. With its minimalist design, vertical fluting, and streamlined lines, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour revisits the characteristic features of its predecessor, the “1271” from 1929. With its combination of elongated lines and curved shapes, it was directly inspired by Streamline Moderne – also known as Paquebot or Ocean Liner style – a late expression of Art Deco.
The new “Neo Frame Jumping Hour” picks up on the aesthetic codes of the “1271” and is a modern homage to streamlined design. The rectangular case is flanked on each side by eight gadroons that taper to pointed lugs, reminiscent of aerodynamic movements. This striking CNC-machined motif is repeated on the case back, the newly developed crown, and the oscillating weight, all of which are crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
The watch features a modern two-tone design with black PVD-coated sapphire crystal. Two gold-framed windows display white printed hour and minute numerals on a black background.
It is powered by the manufacture’s first self-winding movement with jumping hour. The new Caliber 7122 is based on Caliber 7121, which powers the Royal Oak “Jumbo” models, and was developed entirely in-house. It combines a jumping hour with trailing minutes, offers a power reserve of 52 hours, and features a patented shock absorption system. To increase shock resistance, the hour disc is made of titanium, while the minute disc is made of a copper alloy.
Sébastian Vivas, Director of Heritage & Museum, Audemars Piguet: “This new timepiece pays tribute to Audemars Piguet’s pioneering role in the development of the first wristwatches with jumping hours in the 1920s. At that time, the glass was so fragile that it had to be protected by metal. Today, it is made of sapphire crystal, which takes center stage.”
Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet and Royal Oak with new caliber
The Caliber 7139—successor to the historic Caliber 5135, which was discontinued last year—makes its debut in two 41-millimeter timepieces: the two-tone “Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Automatic Skeleton,” the collection’s first skeletonized perpetual calendar, and the “Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Automatic Skeleton,” which combines titanium and bulk metallic glass (BMG).
The perpetual calendar automatically takes into account the varying lengths of the months and leap years, displaying the date and week with flawless precision. Provided the watch is wound regularly, the date will not need to be corrected until the year 2100 to match the Gregorian calendar.
Designed with ergonomics in mind, the Caliber 7139 features the intuitive “all-rounder crown” correction system, which was introduced last year to mark the 150th anniversary. This is the first time it has been used in an openworked mechanism.
In addition, the Caliber 7139 draws on the innovations of the Caliber 5133. The latter was launched in 2018 with the “Royal Oak Automatic Perpetual Calendar Extra-Thin RD#2” and combined all calendar functions on a single level. The cam disc for the end of the month is similarly integrated into the date wheel, while the cam disc for the month is fused with the month wheel. The crown correction system forms a second level, giving the movement a flat profile of 4.1 millimeters. The new movement is based on the caliber 7120 with automatic winding and offers a power reserve of 55 hours.
Ilaria Resta, Chief Executive Officer, Audemars Piguet: “With this new movement, which combines the art of skeletonization with ergonomic design, we are presenting a modern interpretation of a classic complication. In doing so, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating timepieces that reflect today’s lifestyle while honoring our heritage.”
