Selfwinding Chronograph
The Selfwinding Chronograph, reference 26393ST.OO.A348KB.01, embraces the collection's latest structural and aesthetic evolutions. This refined steel model introduces an intricate, brand-new stamped motif that beautifully brings Audemars Piguet's signature "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" dial to life. Paired with contrasting grey counters and an integrated blue rubber-coated strap, it is animated by the manufacture's high-performance in-house Calibre 4401 with a column-wheel Flyback Chronograph, delivering an authoritative contemporary sport-luxury statement for world-class watch curators.
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Xanh lam dập nổi (Blue Embossed / Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50) |
| Strap | Blue rubber-coated strap |
| Condition | New |
The Revival of a Legend: The Stamped Motif on “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” Spectrum
The dial composition relies on a brand-new stamped structural motif that creates an extraordinary surface topography, capturing incoming ambient light with beautiful multi-dimensional nuance. The deep, historic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” face is dynamically contrasted by blue counters and a striking, grey-toned external zone that segregates the chronograph telemetry. The layout features a uniform grey counter at 6 o’clock and is closely framed by a matching grey inner bezel. For optimal legibility in low-light environments, the applied hour-markers and central hands are forged from premium 18-carat white gold and finished with a luminescent coating, introducing an exceptional crisp contrast that balances the dark tones of the layout.
Integrated Flyback Chronograph Mastery & In-House Calibre 4401
At the mechanical heart of this complicated wristwatch beats the manufacture’s high-performance in-house movement, Calibre 4401. Meticulously built from 381 individual components and incorporating 40 jewels, this self-winding mechanism operates at a high frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and delivers a robust 70-hour power reserve, maintaining a sleek profile of 6.8 mm. As an integrated chronograph caliber, Calibre 4401 relies on a solid column wheel and a vertical clutch system that completely prevents the seconds hand from jumping during startup. The movement drives central Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, a rapid date window, and an advanced Flyback Chronograph complication, enabling the user to reset and restart the stopwatch instantly without pausing it first.
Refined Stainless Steel Case Geometry & Modern Sportive Finish
The highly complex physical case measures a balanced 41 mm in diameter and an ergonomic 12.6 mm in thickness, showcasing absolute architectural mastery from the manufacture. Its multi-planar profile is forged from polished and satin-brushed stainless steel, exhibiting the defining multi-layered design language of the Code 11.59 collection. The face is shielded by a signature double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal that enhances blue aesthetic depth, while the glareproofed exhibition sapphire back showcases the hand-finished movement. Delivering a contemporary lifestyle finish, the watch comes mounted on an integrated blue rubber-coated strap and is secured by a stainless steel pin buckle, maintaining a technical water resistance of 30 m.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Movement: In-house self-winding mechanical column-wheel flyback chronograph caliber (Calibre 4401).
- Special Enhancements: Integrated Flyback Chronograph mechanism, new stamped motif structural dial layout in iconic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” hue.
- Number of Parts: 381 components | Jewels: 40 jewels.
- Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph).
- Power Reserve: 70 hours.
- Movement Dimensions: Total diameter 32 mm | Thickness 6.8 mm.
- Functions: Flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, and date.
- Case: Stainless steel multi-layered architecture; 41 mm diameter, 12.6 mm thickness.
- Dial Face: “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” dial with stamped motif, blue counters, grey-toned external track, grey inner bezel, luminescent white gold hands and hour-markers.
- Glass & Caseback: Anti-reflective double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal and exhibition back.
- Strap: Integrated high-performance blue rubber-coated strap.
- Buckle Type: Refined stainless steel pin buckle.
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM).
- Status: Active / Available for Order (Brand New).
| Material | Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Movement | Automatic (Selfwinding) |
| Case size | 41 mm |
| Dial | Xanh lam dập nổi (Blue Embossed / Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50) |
| Strap | Blue rubber-coated strap |
| Condition | New |