The blue dial on this replica Code-1159 26393BC blue marks one of the more visually striking configurations in the Code 11.59 chronograph range. Reference 26393BC uses a white gold case at 41mm, paired with a blue dial that shifts between navy and electric blue as light moves across the double-curved sapphire crystal. Audemars Piguet positioned the Code 11.59 as a modern dress-sport platform, and this particular reference leans hard into the dress side with its precious metal case and rich dial color.

Key Specifications

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: 18K white gold
• Dial: blue lacquered with chronograph counters
• Crystal: double-curved sapphire
• Caseback: sapphire display
• Strap: hand-stitched leather
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date

The chronograph subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock sit recessed into the dial surface, creating depth that flat-dial chronographs cannot match. A running seconds subdial at 6 o’clock completes the three-register layout.

Design & Finishing

White gold carries a cooler tone than rose gold, and against the blue dial it produces a steel-like aesthetic with noticeably heavier wrist presence. The octagonal middle case catches light along its beveled edges, creating a geometric contrast to the round bezel and caseback. The leather strap uses a tone-matched blue stitching that ties back to the dial color. If you are comparing chronograph options within the range, the 26048 with its black dial offers a more conservative alternative. The full Code 11.59 collection spans time-only through chronograph and tourbillon, but this blue chronograph sits in the visual sweet spot.

On the Wrist

At 41mm the case wears true to size, sitting flat against the wrist thanks to the curved lugs that follow the wrist contour. The blue dial works across seasons and settings, pairing well with grey, navy, or brown tones in your wardrobe. White gold adds roughly 15 grams over stainless steel, which you notice as a reassuring heft rather than uncomfortable bulk. For anyone seeking a chronograph that reads as refined rather than sporty, this replica Code-1159 26393BC blue delivers that balance with clarity.