Audemars Piguet celebrates its 150th anniversary with a wealth of new models announced. [2025 New Releases Summary]

Audemars Piguet will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025. A variety of new models have been announced, including anniversary models to celebrate this milestone. This article will introduce the brand's new models.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release ① "Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar"

　Audemars Piguet has been known for its perpetual calendars, and two new models equipped with the latest movements have been announced. One is a model with a stainless steel case and a blue PVD-coated dial, and the other is a model with an 18K sand gold case and a dial of the same color. The case, with its distinctive sharp edges characteristic of the Royal Oak, is just 9.5mm thin, despite being equipped with a complication movement.

　The Cal. 7138 movement featured in this watch is not only thin, but also features an innovative structure. Its three-position pull-out crown handles all operations. Perpetual calendar movements typically have several correctors in addition to the crown, which are pushed to adjust the calendar. However, with the Cal. 7138, the first position winds the mainspring, the second position adjusts the date and month, and the third position adjusts the hour, minute, and 24-hour hands. Pushing the crown down one position from the third position to the second position allows adjustment of the day of the week and the moon phase.

　To prevent accidental operation, the date can only be set by rotating the crown 2.5 to 3 times. It's also worth noting that the calendar cannot be adjusted between 9 PM and 3 AM. The 24-hour display at 9 o'clock is highlighted in red during this time period.

[A deep dive into the new 2025 models!] Audemars Piguet's 150th anniversary model may look unassuming at first glance, but it's actually an unprecedented perpetual calendar!

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Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release ② "Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked '150th Anniversary'"

　With the introduction of the new perpetual calendar movement, Cal. 7138, it was decided to discontinue production of the Cal. 5134 series movement. This model commemorates the company's 150th anniversary and is also the last model to feature the Cal. 5134 series.

　The watch features a skeleton dial revealing the interior, a titanium case and bracelet, and a bulk metallic glass bezel. Developed through trial and error, palladium-based bulk metallic glass is an amorphous metal with no crystalline structure, offering excellent durability and aesthetic appeal. This rare model is limited to only 150 pieces worldwide, and the case back is engraved with the 150th anniversary logo and a limited edition lettering.

　The design of this piece is based on the Ref. 25729 perpetual calendar pocket watch manufactured in 1992. It faithfully reproduces the distinctive appearance and functions of the watch, including the octagonal case design, skeleton dial, and blue-rimmed sub-dials.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release #3: CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar

　Like the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar introduced earlier, the CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is equipped with the newly developed perpetual calendar movement, Cal. 7138. The 41mm case is crafted from 18K white gold and features distinctive designs such as an octagonal middle case and hollow lugs. The combination of this watch with a textile-like blue rubber strap creates a casual look.

　The smoke blue dial features an embossed concentric pattern, with the date at 12 o'clock, the leap year counter and month at 3 o'clock, the moon phase at 6 o'clock, the 24-hour display and day of the week at 9 o'clock, and the 52 weeks of the year around the outer edge of the dial. All of these can be adjusted with a single crown.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release ④ "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie '150th Anniversary'"

　This complication watch was released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the company's founding. It is equipped with the Cal. 2956, a manual-winding movement equipped with grande sonnerie, petite sonnerie, carillon, supersonnerie, and minute repeater functions. The key feature is the adoption of the supersonnerie technology developed by the company in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, which achieves sound quality close to that of a pocket watch.

　Not only is the movement captivating, but the dial is also full of charm. The Ref. 26397OR.OO.D417CR.01 features harlequin opals that sparkle in various colors, including green and red, and together with the 18K pink gold case, create a gorgeous impression.

　The Ref. 26397QS.OO.D002KB.01 features a sapphire crystal dial, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the intricate interlocking of levers and gears, as well as the polished components. This model features an 18K sand gold bezel, case back, and lugs, paired with a ceramic middle case.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release #5: CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Flying Tourbillon

　This complication watch features a flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock. It comes in a compact 38mm diameter 18K sand gold case, with brilliant-cut diamonds set in the lugs, middle case, and crown.

　The dial, crafted from sand gold-colored PVD to match the case, features an embossed pattern created in collaboration with Swiss guillocher craftsman Jan von Känel. Simple bar indexes allow the user to fully enjoy the concentrically expanding pattern.

　The flying tourbillon at 6 o'clock not only looks like it is floating without a bridge, but also adds to its impact by matching its height with the dial.

　It features a see-through case back, allowing you to view the movement and finish from the back.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release ⑥ "CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet"

　The CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet also includes new three-hand and chronograph models in 41mm stainless steel cases. Both models feature galvanically treated gray dials with an embossed pattern created in collaboration with Swiss guillocher craftsman Jan von Känel. The flanges and subdials are adorned in a distinctive blue called "Night Blue, Cloud 50."

　The three-hand model features a simple design with a date display at the 3 o'clock position and bar indexes. It is equipped with the automatic Cal. 4302 movement, which has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

　The chronograph model features a sporty design with a 12-hour counter at 3 o'clock, a date display at 4:30, a small second at 6 o'clock, and a 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock. The Cal. 4401 movement featured in this model also has a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

Audemars Piguet 2025 New Release #7: Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

　Two new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph models with ceramic exteriors have been released. One is a 43mm case with a green dial. The case back is made of black ceramic, while the bezel, pushers, and crown are made of green ceramic, creating a striking color scheme. The strap is made of interchangeable dark green leather. A black rubber strap is also included. Equipped with the Caliber 4401, the watch features a three-digit horizontal dial layout.

　The other model features an all-black color scheme that creates a cool impression. The dial features the latest Mega Tapisserie pattern and is finished in black using a galvanic process, while the case and bracelet are made of black ceramic. The movement is Cal. 4404. It has a third dial layout.