This replica Code-1159 26393CR brings rose gold ceramic construction to the Code 11.59 chronograph format, combining warmth and durability in a 41mm case. The 26393CR reference layers a rose gold case with ceramic bezel elements, a material pairing that Audemars Piguet introduced to give the collection a harder-wearing surface without sacrificing the warm tonal palette. The result is a chronograph that handles daily use better than a full-metal dress watch while maintaining an undeniable sense of luxury.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: rose gold with ceramic elements
• Dial: lacquered finish
• Crystal: double-curved sapphire
• Caseback: sapphire display
• Strap: leather with rose gold folding clasp
• Movement: automatic chronograph
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date

The ceramic components resist scratching far better than polished gold alone. Over months of wear, the gold surfaces develop a patina while the ceramic stays pristine, creating an evolving contrast between materials.

What Collectors Notice

The three-register chronograph layout follows standard Code 11.59 placement with counters at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. Pushers feel crisp, and the chronograph seconds hand returns to 12 with a clean snap. Where this reference stands apart is the material mix. Full rose gold can feel dressy to the point of limiting when you wear it, but the ceramic additions bring enough visual edge to push the 26393CR into a wider range of situations. Compare this against the 26048 reference for a simpler time-only alternative. The broader Code 11.59 range includes steel, white gold, and full rose gold versions, but this ceramic-gold hybrid occupies a unique position.

This vs Other Versions

Against the full rose gold 26393OR, the ceramic version trades some traditional elegance for modern toughness. Against the steel 15210ST, it trades accessibility for presence. The 26393CR sits between those poles. You get the warmth of rose gold without worrying about surface marks on every exposed edge. AP collectors who rotate watches daily often prefer this kind of hybrid because it handles real life better. For a Code 11.59 chronograph that balances substance with durability, this replica Code-1159 26393CR fills that role precisely.