Ceramic tourbillon — the replica code 11.59 26600CR combines the collection’s most complex complication with its most technical case material. The ceramic case is lighter than gold and harder than steel, while the Cal. 2948 flying tourbillon rotates at six o’clock beneath the double-curved crystal. At 41mm and 11.8mm thick, it keeps the Code 11.59 proportions despite housing one of watchmaking’s most demanding mechanisms.
Tourbillon in Ceramic
Pairing a tourbillon with a ceramic case is an unusual combination that AP uses to position the Code 11.59 tourbillon as something beyond a traditional haute horlogerie showpiece. Ceramic suggests modernity and technical intent; the tourbillon provides mechanical heritage. The flying tourbillon at six o’clock is visible through the openworked dial section, rotating once per minute as a functional seconds indicator.
Cal. 2948 uses a peripheral rotor winding system, placing the winding mass at the movement edge rather than the center. This allows the sapphire caseback to reveal the full tourbillon assembly from behind. The 65-hour reserve provides practical autonomy, and the 21,600 vph frequency is chosen for its gentler interaction with the delicate tourbillon cage.
Ceramic vs. Gold Tourbillon
The gold tourbillon 26600 is the traditional expression of this complication. This replica code 11.59 26600CR in ceramic is the contemporary version — lighter, harder, and visually more austere. The dark ceramic surface frames the exposed tourbillon with a severity that warm gold deliberately softens.
The Kevlar strap on this reference reinforces the technical material story. The weight on the wrist is noticeably less than the gold version, making it a more practical daily wearer despite its mechanical complexity. Browse the Code 11.59 collection or review our return terms.
| Reference | 26600CR.OO.D009KB.01 |
| Case | 41mm · Ceramic |
| Bezel | Octagonal case middle · Round bezel |
| Dial | Openworked · Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock |
| Crystal | Double-curved sapphire · AR coating |
| Caliber | 2948 · Flying tourbillon · 65h reserve |
| Strap | Kevlar · AP pin buckle |
| Buckle | Titanium · AP folding clasp |
| Water | 30m / 3 ATM |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, tourbillon (running seconds) |
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