This replica Code-1159 26393OR 41mm steps up from the time-and-date 26048 references into chronograph territory. The 26393OR designation marks a rose gold case housing a flyback chronograph movement inside the Code 11.59’s signature multi-layered architecture. At 41mm, Audemars Piguet kept the same case diameter as the simpler models, which means the chronograph pushers integrate into the case profile without adding bulk. The rose gold construction changes weight and visual presence significantly compared to the two-tone steel variations, pushing this reference firmly into the luxury dress-chronograph category.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 41mm
• Case material: rose gold
• Movement: automatic flyback chronograph
• Crystal: double-curved sapphire
• Strap: leather with rose gold folding clasp
• Functions: hours, minutes, chronograph seconds, 30-minute counter, date

A flyback chronograph allows the user to reset and restart the timing function with a single pusher press rather than requiring stop-reset-start as three separate actions. It is a complication originally developed for pilots who needed rapid successive timing.

Caliber Breakdown

The chronograph movement inside the 26393OR is more complex than the time-and-date caliber in the 26048. The column wheel and vertical clutch mechanism ensure smooth start-stop-reset operation, and the flyback function adds another layer of mechanical engineering. Audemars Piguet reserved the Code 11.59 as a platform for varied complications precisely because the case architecture accommodates thicker movements without looking oversized. The rose gold case amplifies every finishing detail: polished surfaces reflect more light than steel, and the contrast between brushed lugs and mirror-polished bezel becomes more pronounced. Compare this against the 26048 time-and-date to see how the same case handles different complications. Both live within the broader Code 11.59 catalog.

How It Compares

Rose gold chronographs occupy a specific niche. They are too dressy for sports but too complicated for minimalist dress-watch purists. The 26393OR threads that gap by using the Code 11.59’s architectural case to contain a serious chronograph movement within a refined exterior. The pushers sit flush enough to avoid snagging on cuffs, and the leather strap softens what could otherwise feel heavy in full gold. This replica Code-1159 26393OR 41mm positions that flyback chronograph complication in a case that prioritizes design sophistication over tool-watch aggression.