Audemars Piguet Unveils Its 2026 Novelties
Audemars Piguet unveiled its 2026 novelties last night, marking one of the brand’s most expansive release years in recent memory. This year’s lineup introduces two entirely new collections, long awaited technical upgrades across existing families, and a clear focus on smaller case sizes, high complications, and material innovation.
Below is a breakdown of the key releases across the collection.
Neo Frame
Audemars Piguet introduces an entirely new collection with the debut of the Neo Frame. This model features a completely new rectangular case design and an all new movement.
The Neo Frame launches with a jumping hour complication, housed in a rectangular case measuring 34.6mm by 47.1mm. Powering the watch is the new in house Calibre 7122, marking the brand’s first self winding jumping hour movement.
Ref. 15245OR.OO.A206VE.01
18K rose gold case
Retail price S$95,000
150th Heritage Pocket Watch
In a rare move, Audemars Piguet returns to pocket watches for the first time in over two decades with the 150th Heritage.
Based on the RD 4 movement, the calibre has been reengineered for pocket watch use, with the automatic module removed and eight additional complications added. The result is a movement featuring over 30 complications, making it one of the most complex timepieces ever produced by the brand.
Platinum models limited to two pieces
Retail price CHF 2,500,000
White gold models limited to eight pieces
Retail price CHF 2,350,000
Royal Oak Chronograph (38mm)
One of the most anticipated updates arrives in the 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph, which finally receives an in house chronograph movement.
The new Calibre 6401 features a patented vertical clutch, a higher operating frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and an improved power reserve of 55 hours, up from the previous 40 hours. These chronographs do not feature a flyback function.
New references include:
Stainless steel with blue Grande Tapisserie dial
Ref. 26450ST.OO.1356ST.01-B
Retail price S$57,400
18K pink gold with grey Grande Tapisserie dial
Ref. 26450OR.OO.1356OR.01-B
Retail price S$112,700
18K pink gold with diamond bezel and gold toned Grande Tapisserie dial
Ref. 26450OR.ZZ.1356OR.01-B
Retail price S$122,200
Royal Oak Openworked
Two new openworked references are introduced.
18K yellow gold double balance openworked
Ref. 15467BA.OO.1256BA.01
Retail price S$137,300
Titanium double balance openworked
Ref. 16204XT.OO.1240XT.01
Approximate retail price S$141,600
Malachite Stone Dial Royal Oak
Following the strong reception of turquoise stone dials, Audemars Piguet expands its use of natural stone with malachite dials housed in 18K yellow gold cases.
Available in two sizes:
41mm Ref. 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01
Retail price S$109,200
37mm Ref. 15553BA.OO.1356BA.04
Retail price S$101,000
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Two significant perpetual calendar introductions arrive this year, both featuring the patented crown only setting system.
Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic
Ref. 26674CD.OO.1225CD.01
Price on request
Royal Oak Openworked Perpetual Calendar in titanium
Ref. 26685XT.OO.1320XT.01
Price on request
Royal Oak Mini
The 28mm Royal Oak Mini receives two new stone dial executions, continuing its popularity among lady collectors.
18K yellow gold with white mother of pearl dial
Ref. 67630BA.OO.1312BA.03-B
Retail price S$51,200
18K rose gold with onyx dial and diamond markers
Ref. 67630OR.OO.1312OR.01-B
Retail price S$61,400
Royal Oak Offshore
The Royal Oak Offshore lineup expands with two new 43mm chronographs and three new Diver colourways.
43mm Bleu Nuit Nuage 50 ceramic case with beige and blue Méga Tapisserie dial
Ref. 26420CD.OO.A029VE.01
Retail price S$85,800
43mm titanium case with smoked green Méga Tapisserie dial
Ref. 26420IO.OO.A402CA.01
Retail price S$62,100
Offshore Diver additions include:
Stainless steel with black dial and pink accents
Ref. 15720ST.OO.A010CA.01
Retail price S$43,900
Stainless steel with black dial and turquoise accents
Ref. 15720ST.OO.A355CA.01
Retail price S$43,900
Stainless steel with deep teal Méga Tapisserie dial
Ref. 15720ST.OO.A403CA.01
Retail price S$43,900
Code 11.59 Collection
The Code 11.59 family receives four new references, highlighted by the introduction of a flying tourbillon and an openworked perpetual calendar.
White gold flying tourbillon
Ref. 26396NB.OO.D002CR.01
Price on request
White gold openworked perpetual calendar
Ref. 26443NB.OO.D002CR.01
Price on request
18K rose gold with black embossed dial
Ref. 77410OR.OO.A127CR.01
Retail price S$50,300
18K rose gold with silver toned dial
Ref. 77410OR.OO.A402VE.01
Retail price S$50,300
Final Thoughts
Audemars Piguet’s 2026 releases signal a confident expansion across multiple fronts. From new collections and extreme complications to long requested case size updates and material experimentation, this is one of the brand’s most comprehensive modern launches. It is refreshing to see two entirely new collections added to the lineup, particularly at a time when some collectors have begun to experience a degree of Royal Oak fatigue.
For more details regarding the new 2026 novelties, please visit www.audemarspiguet.com