Audemars Piguet Expands Minute Repeater Supersonnerie Line
Three new Supersonnerie watches add fresh case materials and dial treatments while keeping the original acoustic movement.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Jewelry
Audemars Piguet has launched three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie watches, along with two 38mm Code 11.59 Selfwinding models featuring natural stone dials. The new Supersonnerie references introduce fresh case materials and dial treatments while retaining the same movement and acoustic technology as the originals.
Why it matters
The launch extends a repeater design that was first shown in the Royal Oak Concept RD#1 in 2016, offering buyers new material and dial options within the same acoustic framework. The expansion reflects the brand's continued investment in its complication-focused collections.
The two 42mm models use manual-winding Calibre 2953 movements with a minimum 72-hour power reserve, while the 41mm model has an 18K white gold case and smoked sapphire dial. Pricing and availability details were not included in the announcement.
The players
Audemars Piguet
A Swiss luxury watchmaker known for its Royal Oak collection and high-complication timepieces.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
A Swiss public research university that partnered with Audemars Piguet on the development of the acoustic technology.
The details
One 42mm model features a titanium case with an integrated bracelet and smoked green sunburst dial, while the other has an 18K pink gold case and brown Grande Tapisserie dial. The 41mm Code 11.59 model uses an 18K white gold case with a smoked sapphire dial, and the acoustic system relies on patented gongs mounted on a soundboard developed over eight years with watchmakers, musicians and researchers at EPFL.
Timeline
2016: Acoustic technology first introduced in the Royal Oak Concept RD#1.
2023: Original Code 11.59 Supersonnerie model launched.
November 2, 2026: Audemars Piguet launched the new Supersonnerie and Code 11.59 watches.
Culture Shift
The expansion of the Royal Oak Concept RD#1's acoustic technology into multiple materials and dial styles reflects the growing collector appetite for high-complication watches that combine sound design with material variety.
Buyers interested in repeater watches now have additional material and dial options within the Supersonnerie line, including titanium, pink gold and white gold configurations. Specific pricing and retail availability were not disclosed in the announcement.
The takeaway
Collectors evaluating high-complication watches should compare case material and dial options alongside movement specifications, since the Supersonnerie models share the same acoustic movement across different finishes.
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