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SCMP Style Reporter

To mark the next chapter following its 150th anniversary, Audemars Piguet has unveiled an expansive line-up of 2026 novelties that underline the maison’s dual focus: technical innovation and refined aesthetics.
Spanning the brand’s core families – Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore and Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet – the releases combine fresh materials, new calibres and a focus on complications designed for everyday wear.

One of the technical highlights is the brand’s new generation of openworked perpetual calendars. Powered by calibres 7138 and 7139 that are designed for greater usability, the complication can now be adjusted entirely through the crown, eliminating the need for case correctors. This mechanism appears in Royal Oak and Code 11.59 models, presented in striking openworked executions that reveal the intricate architecture of the movement.

The Royal Oak collection continues to evolve, adding several new models. A 38mm self-winding chronograph introduces an updated automatic movement and improved ergonomics, while the Royal Oak Mini returns with gem-set executions and stone dials such as onyx and mother-of-pearl, meeting the growing appetite for smaller, jewellery-like watches. Openworked versions of existing models and fresh dial materials – including malachite – bring additional depth to the line’s design language.

Meanwhile, the Royal Oak Offshore continues its sport-driven narrative with new chronographs and divers featuring bold colourways, and technical materials such as ceramic and titanium. The Offshore Diver models maintain their professional credentials with robust construction and 300 metres of water resistance while embracing brighter palettes and interchangeable straps.

Beyond the core collections, Audemars Piguet also revisits its historical repertoire with experimental pieces like the Neo-Frame Jumping Hour – a contemporary interpretation of the jump-hour display inspired by early 20th century designs. At the extreme of the creative spectrum sits the extraordinary 150 Heritage pocket watch, an ultra-complicated piece featuring dozens of functions that showcases the maison’s utter mastery of high complications.

Taken together, the 2026 releases reveal a brand refining its technical prowess while broadening its aesthetic vocabulary. From skeletonised perpetual calendars to stone-dial Royal Oaks and daring mechanical experiments, Audemars Piguet’s latest novelties demonstrate that even after a century and a half, the Le Brassus manufacture continues to push the boundaries of contemporary watchmaking.

Alongside the progress marked by the watches themselves, Audemars Piguet expanded its global retail footprint with the opening of its first AP House in Macau in late 2024. Located inside The Shoppes at Four Seasons Macao, it is the brand’s largest AP House in Greater China and one of the most ambitious spaces in its global network.

Unlike traditional boutiques, AP Houses are designed to feel more like a private retreat than retail spaces – think contemporary lounge, collector’s club and cultural salon rolled into one. Guests can explore the brand’s latest creations, discover the brand’s heritage and connect with other enthusiasts in a setting that feels relaxed, intimate and distinctly lifestyle-driven.
At an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in early March, guests got a look at some of the 2026 releases while making connections with fellow watch lovers.
This sort of outreach reflects the way that luxury watch retail is evolving: less transactional, more experiential. In true Audemars Piguet fashion, it’s not just about selling watches – it’s about building a community around them.


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Audemars Piguet’s AP House in Macau is part of a global network of such spaces, where watch lovers can meet to share their passion for luxury timepieces. Photo: Handout

Audemars Piguet Code 11.59. Photo: Handout

Audemars Piguet 38mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph. Photo: Handout

Audemars Piguet 43mm Royal Oak Offshore Ceramic. Photo: Handout

Audemars Piguet 150 Heritage pocket watch. Photo: Handout

An Audemars Piguet Social Club event, held at AP House Macau in March. Photo: Handout

The AP House in Macau opened in late 2024 and is the largest AP House in Greater China. Photo: Handout

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The watchmaker also added the experimental Neo-Frame Jumping Hour and 150 Heritage pocket watch pieces, and hosted an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in Macau


The watchmaker also added the experimental Neo-Frame Jumping Hour and 150 Heritage pocket watch pieces, and hosted an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in Macau.


Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak and Code 11.59 watches, and more

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The watchmaker also added the experimental Neo-Frame Jumping Hour and 150 Heritage pocket watch pieces, and hosted an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in Macau