The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 45100 is one of the most architecturally interesting watches to come out of Le Brassus in years, and this 1:1 replica captures its defining trait: an octagonal case middle sandwiched between a round bezel and a round case back. For buyers who want the Code 11.59 silhouette with a genuinely self-winding openworked movement, this first copy delivers the look and the mechanical feel without the boutique waitlist. This guide answers the common questions first, then breaks down the build.
What makes the Code 11.59 45100 replica stand out?
It is the case geometry. Most replicas imitate a dial; this one reproduces the layered, three-part case construction that makes the Code 11.59 instantly recognizable on the wrist, paired with an openworked dial that shows the movement from the front.
Key Features
- 40 mm case with the Code 11.59's octagonal middle section framed by a round bezel and case back
- Openworked dial revealing the skeletonized automatic movement and its gear train
- Self-winding mechanical caliber with a smooth sweeping seconds hand
- Double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces
- Baton-style hands and applied hour markers with polished finishing
- Screw-down case back with engraved reference detailing
- Hand-stitched leather strap with a deployant-style clasp
- Water resistance suited to everyday wear and hand washing
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and finished with a mix of brushed and mirror-polished surfaces, matching the contrast that defines the original design. The crystal is real sapphire rather than mineral glass, so it resists scratching and keeps clarity over time. Inside sits a skeletonized automatic movement with jewelled bearings and a decorated rotor, visible through the openworked dial. The strap is genuine leather with a soft lining, tapering to a signed clasp, and the lugs use the Code 11.59's distinctive welded construction for a seamless case-to-strap transition.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are dispatched within a few business days in discreet, protective packaging with tracking provided. Each watch is inspected and time-tested before it leaves the workshop. If the piece arrives with a defect or does not match the listing, returns and exchanges are accepted within the stated window, and our team will walk you through the process by email.