Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon

The Sovereign Debut of a Genuine Black Onyx Mineral Face

The visual profile of the dial introduces a profound aesthetic statement, utilizing a flawless wafer of natural black onyx stone—a premiere for the Code 11.59 collection. To secure a surface of pure, mirror-polished ink-black depth, Audemars Piguet’s artisan lapidaries must execute an exacting thinning and polishing process on the mineral slab. Omitted of traditional hour markers, the deep onyx canvas provides a stark, dramatic background that amplifies the central 18-carat pink gold hands. This mineral display is cleanly framed by a black lacquered inner bezel, ensuring a monochromatic theme accented only by the rich, warm glow of the gold elements.

The Mechanics of the Flying Tourbillon & In-House Calibre 2950

Beating behind this deep stone sanctuary is the manufacture’s high-performance in-house selfwinding movement, Calibre 2950. Comprising 270 hand-finished parts and incorporating 27 jewels, the movement operates at a steady frequency of 3 Hz (21,600 vph) and delivers a robust 65-hour power reserve. The undisputed kinetic highlight is the gravity-defying Flying Tourbillon cage showcased at 6 o’clock. By eliminating the traditional upper bridge structure, the flying tourbillon appears to float effortlessly above the black onyx backdrop, offering wearers an uninterrupted window into the continuous mechanical motion of the regulating organ.

Two-Tone Case Architecture: White Gold Joined with Black Ceramic

The highly intricate, multi-piece case measures 41 mm in diameter and a highly streamlined 11.8 mm in thickness, demonstrating absolute ergonomic mastery. Its multi-planar architecture features a stylized two-tone setup, interweaving an octagonal mid-case sculpted from durable black ceramic with a round thin bezel, technical open-worked lugs, and an exhibition caseback forged from polished and satin-brushed 18-carat white gold. Protected by a double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal that optimizes ambient light interplay, the watch comes mounted on a contemporary black rubber-coated strap and is secured by a refined 18-carat white gold AP folding clasp.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: In-house selfwinding mechanical flying tourbillon caliber (Calibre 2950).
2. Special Enhancements: Flying Tourbillon position at 6 o’clock, genuine natural black onyx stone dial execution.
3. Number of Parts: 270 components | Jewels: 27 jewels.
4. Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph).
5. Power Reserve: 65 hours.
6. Functions: Flying tourbillon, hours, and central minutes.
7. Case: High-tech black ceramic middle case with 18-carat white gold lugs, bezel, and caseback; 41 mm diameter, 11.8 mm thickness.
8. Dial Face: Genuine natural black onyx stone dial, black lacquered inner bezel, 18-carat pink gold hands.
9. Glass & Caseback: Anti-reflective double curved glareproofed sapphire crystal and exhibition back.
10. Strap: Premium high-performance black rubber-coated strap.
11. Buckle Type: 18-carat white gold AP folding clasp.
12. Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM).
13. Status: Active / Available for Order (Brand New).