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Audemars Piguet Debuts Its First 38mm Perpetual Calendar Royal Oak and Code 11.59

Audemars Piguet brought perpetual calendars to 38 mm Royal Oak and Code 11.59 models in 2025, with different movements and calendar displays.
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In September 2025, Audemars Piguet introduced perpetual calendars in 38 mm versions of both the Royal Oak and Code 11.59. The Royal Oak 26684 comes in steel or pink gold with Calibre 7136, while the pink-gold Code 11.59 26441 uses Calibre 7138. Their key calendar difference: the Royal Oak leaves off the week-of-year display that the Code 11.59 retains.

Which 38 mm perpetual calendar models did AP release?

The September 2025 launch covered three executions across two references. Launch coverage reported that each has an automatic movement with an approximately 55-hour power reserve; consult Audemars Piguet for current specifications and availability.

Model Case and dial Movement and calendar display Reported dimensions and water resistance
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 26684ST Stainless steel, light-blue dial, integrated steel bracelet Automatic Calibre 7136; no week-of-year display 38 mm diameter, 9.4 mm thick, 50 m (5 bar)
Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 26684OR Pink gold, beige or champagne-toned dial, matching bracelet Automatic Calibre 7136; no week-of-year display 38 mm diameter, 9.4 mm thick, 50 m (5 bar)
Code 11.59 Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar, 26441 Pink gold, green dial and strap Automatic Calibre 7138; retains week-of-year display 38 mm diameter, approximately 10 mm thick, 30 m

These specifications are reported in the 2025 launch coverage from Monochrome Watches and Fratello Watches; published listings are not a guarantee of current production or availability.

How do the Royal Oak and Code 11.59 calendars differ?

Royal Oak 26684: a simpler calendar display

Calibre 7136 powers the Royal Oak and omits the week-of-year indication found on the 41 mm generation. The smaller display therefore trades that calendar reading for a less information-dense dial. The steel and pink-gold versions share the reference family and movement, with their case, dial and bracelet materials distinguishing them.

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Code 11.59 26441: week indication retained

The pink-gold Code 11.59 uses Calibre 7138 and retains the week-of-year display. Launch reports put it at approximately 10 mm thick and 30 m water resistance, compared with the Royal Oak’s reported 9.4 mm and 50 m. Both movements were reported with an approximately 55-hour power reserve.

What does “first 38 mm perpetual calendar” mean?

The launch is a first at the 38 mm size, not Audemars Piguet’s first perpetual calendar or the Royal Oak’s first perpetual calendar. AP’s own AP Chronicles archive says the brand presented its first Royal Oak perpetual calendar, Model 5554—soon renamed 25554—on April 5, 1984. The archive gives the original case diameter as 39 mm.

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What were the reported launch prices?

Fratello reported a launch price of US$110,900 for the steel Royal Oak. The pink-gold Royal Oak was listed at price on request, as was the Royal Oak in the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry’s 2025 new-model listing. These are publication-reported launch figures, not verified current quotes or evidence of inventory; contact Audemars Piguet or an authorized retailer to check current pricing and availability.

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What should buyers consider beyond the 38 mm diameter?

  • Calendar information: Choose whether the Royal Oak’s omission of the week display or the Code 11.59’s retained indication better suits how you use the calendar.
  • Case and wearing configuration: The Royal Oak pairs its case with an integrated bracelet; the Code 11.59 launch model combines pink gold with a green strap.
  • Reported thickness and water resistance: The Royal Oak is listed as 9.4 mm thick and 50 m water resistant; the Code 11.59 is approximately 10 mm and 30 m. These figures describe the launch specifications, not a substitute for checking AP’s current product information.
  • Fit: Diameter alone does not establish how a watch will sit on an individual wrist. The cited launch coverage does not provide a universal wrist-fit conclusion.

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