Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel: A Collector's Journey into Wandering Hours

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Peter, known as pfang56 on WatchProSite, shares his excitement about acquiring the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Starwheel, a timepiece celebrated for its unique wandering hours complication. His post highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and intricate details that make this reference a standout in his esteemed collection. This article delves into the community's reaction and further insights into this horological marvel.

Super happy to be part of the illustrious Starwheel club. Just an incredible piece, and well worth the wait. Especially love love love the dial - and all of the extraordinary details and finishing. Just outstanding!!!

Looking forward to sharing with the WPS club! Hope to see more

I see being a WPS member must be a prerequisite...

Cheers
Peter

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The Audemars Piguet Starwheel stands out due to its wandering hours complication, layered dial with aventurine accents, central seconds hand, ceramic caseband and crown, and multi-dimensional dial and movement finishing. The author also noted its practical 30M water resistance and the addition of a deployant clasp.
Acquiring a Starwheel often requires a significant purchase history with Audemars Piguet, making it challenging for new collectors. However, there are unique pathways to ownership, including demonstrating a genuine passion for the brand or having a complete vintage Starwheel collection, emphasizing the importance of building trust with a boutique and sales associate.
The black strap is often considered ideal for Starwheel models with a central ceramic case, as it harmonizes with the case material. However, the aventurine elements on the dial offer opportunities to experiment with other strap colors, such as grey or bright blue, to explore different aesthetic combinations.
The Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection, particularly models featuring ceramic casebands, offers a distinct aesthetic and comfortable wrist profile. The white gold chronograph with a black ceramic mid-case, for instance, is praised for its low-profile appearance.
The Starwheel is considered a timepiece for 'watch nerds' and aficionados, indicating its appeal to collectors who appreciate complex horological mechanisms and unique design elements beyond mainstream preferences.

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ArmisT

Mar 4, 2024

Is that another strap on the tray that you’re considering for this piece? I think the black strap is best for those pieces with central ceramic. But there are other features of the dial like aventurine that could allow other straps to work.

pfang56

Mar 4, 2024

I think there will also be some neat pieces this year and next for the 150th anniversary! Crossing fingers, and look forward to seeing your next one! Peter

pfang56

Mar 4, 2024

I was actually giving the strap back to AP as I didn't have anything that matched with it (they offered like 6 straps when I got the PC) - I am looking to get a grey one and a bright blue one at some point in the future! Many thanks for the note - look forward to seeing your next pieces as well!! Peter

pfang56

Mar 4, 2024

Definitely has been a grail for me in the last two years. Cheers Peter

MichaelC

Mar 4, 2024

You are a wonderfully dedicated AP enthusiastic, and this watch is one needed in your esteemed collection. Very happy you have acquired it! I like your strap ideas. I am looking into one as well, and hope to hear soon. But I do love the all black, which ties so well to the ceramic case middle. Look forward to your ownership thoughts in the coming months!

pfang56

Mar 4, 2024

While there is incredible love for other pieces, there's something really special about this piece that elevates this even further to the rest of the collection. Wandering hours, layered dial, aventurine accents, central seconds hand, ceramic caseband and crown, multidimensional dial, case and movement finishing - and I splurged a little bit and added a deployant clasp (which cost as much as a SS Rolex!!). It's even got a usable WR of 30M - which I will definitely take advantage of by the poolsi

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