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APPF Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Tourbillon Blue Openworked 26600NB
A mechanical and architectural achievement that successfully replicates the distinct double-curved crystal and openworked tourbillon layout.
Powered by Custom AP 2948 Tourbillon Clone
The AP 2948 replica is a vertically aligned mechanism, featuring the sweeping tourbillon cage at 6 o��clock and the mainspring barrel at 12 o��clock. The elegantly curved bridges boast three varying shades of grey, providing immense visual depth against the openworked backdrop. Balance stability is achieved through precise multi-layer bridge construction, allowing the escapement to rotate freely while maintaining consistent amplitude.
卤10��15 seconds per day. A deviation within this range is standard for Chinese-manufactured mechanical tourbillon clones due to the complex rotating escapement.
- �� Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
- �� Complications: Hours, minutes, and a fully functional 6 o��clock rotating tourbillon escapement
- �� Winding Direction: Unidirectional (Manual winding via crown)
Technical Specifications
Measuring 41mm in diameter with a verified thickness of 13.9mm, the case features the correct octagonal midcase flanked by an ultra-thin round bezel and caseback, matching the alternating brushed and polished finishing of the genuine.
The skeletonized layout reveals the gear train, framed by a lacquered blue inner bezel with sharp, precise typographic printing and applied hour markers with proper depth.
The round bezel features a vertically brushed top surface with high-polished chamfers, creating a stark contrast against the dark octagonal midcase.
Combines the aesthetic of a woven textile with the comfort of a leather lining, secured by an AP-signed folding clasp engineered with tight mechanical tolerances.
Why APPF for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: ��Why not standard tourbillon factories like R8F?��
APPF dedicated specific R&D to the Code 11.59��s notoriously difficult case architecture and crystal. The double-curved sapphire��which features an internal dome and a vertical curve from 6 to 12 o��clock��is executed with proper optical clarity, avoiding the extreme edge distortion seen in earlier iterations from other makers.
Full Disclosure: The manual-wind tourbillon clone, while structurally accurate, utilizes machine-finished anglage on the bridge bevels. Under a horological loupe, it lacks the brilliant, hand-polished chamfers of the genuine AP Calibre 2948.
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Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE | 26600NB |
| FACTORY / VERSION | APPF Edition |
| MOVEMENT | Custom AP 2948 Manual Wind Tourbillon Clone |
| CASE MATERIAL | 316L Stainless Steel / Two-Tone Geometry |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS | 80.1g | 13.9mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME | Double-Curved Sapphire | Super-LumiNova |
| DIMENSIONS | 41mm � 50mm � 13.9mmManual measurements �� minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE | 30m stated rating �� professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the double-curved sapphire crystal replicate the optical effect of the genuine Code 11.59?
A: Yes, APPF has engineered the crystal with a curved inner surface and a vertically curved outer surface from 6 to 12 o��clock, creating the signature optical depth without heavily distorting the dial elements at the edges.
Q: Is the tourbillon functional or just an exposed balance wheel?
A: It is a fully functional manual-wind flying tourbillon escapement that completes a full rotation every 60 seconds at the 6 o��clock position.
Q: How accurate is the two-tone case construction on this replica?
A: The APPF case correctly utilizes a multi-piece architecture, featuring a distinct octagonal midcase sandwiched between the ultra-thin round bezel and caseback, successfully mirroring the complex geometry of the genuine.
Q: What is the primary known limitation of this specific APPF tourbillon clone?
A: While the macro architecture is highly accurate, the anglage (beveling) on the movement bridges is machine-finished rather than hand-polished. Additionally, the power reserve is shorter than the genuine, requiring daily winding to maintain optimal amplitude.
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