Based on the 26600CR reference, this replica Code-1159 26600CR represents the tourbillon tier of the Code 11.59 family in a rose gold and ceramic combination at 41mm. The tourbillon aperture at 6 o’clock dominates the lower half of the dial, exposing the rotating cage and escapement mechanism in full view. Audemars Piguet reserved the 26600-series references for the most mechanically complex expressions within the Code 11.59 platform, and this ceramic-accented rose gold version adds material sophistication on top.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: rose gold with ceramic elements
• Dial: open-worked around tourbillon, lacquered upper section
• Crystal: double-curved sapphire
• Caseback: sapphire display
• Strap: leather with rose gold deployant
• Movement: automatic tourbillon
• Functions: hours, minutes, tourbillon seconds

The ceramic bezel inserts add scratch resistance to the areas most exposed during daily wear. Rose gold and ceramic together create a warm yet practical surface combination that ages gracefully over time.

Caliber Breakdown

The tourbillon mechanism rotates once per minute, serving as the seconds indicator while simultaneously compensating for positional timing errors. Through the sapphire caseback, the movement architecture reveals hand-finished bridges and a peripheral rotor that keeps the view unobstructed. This is the most mechanically ambitious version within the Code 11.59 range, surpassing the chronograph references in pure horological complexity. For a simpler entry into this collection, the 26048 time-only reference offers the same case architecture without the complication premium. The full Code 11.59 lineup covers everything from three-hand to tourbillon.

How It Compares

Among AP tourbillons, the Code 11.59 versions distinguish themselves through the octagonal middle case, a shape that other tourbillon-equipped collections do not share. Compared to a Royal Oak tourbillon, this reference trades the tapisserie dial and integrated bracelet for leather-strap versatility and curved sapphire crystal optics. The tourbillon window itself is proportioned to remain prominent without overwhelming the dial layout. You get enough mechanical theater to appreciate the complication while retaining time-reading clarity. If a tourbillon in the Code 11.59 design language with warm rose gold ceramic finishing interests you, this replica Code-1159 26600CR matches that exact specification.