Black dial on the Code 11.59 chronograph — the replica code 11.59 26393 black pairs the Cal. 4401 flyback chronograph with a black lacquer dial behind the double-curved crystal. The chronograph sub-dials at three and nine o’clock add functional complexity to the dial surface while the crystal’s optical effects give every element additional depth. At 41mm and 12.6mm thick, it is thicker than the selfwinding Code 11.59 but still proportioned as a dress chronograph.
Flyback Chronograph in a Dress Watch
Cal. 4401 brings column-wheel switching and flyback capability into the Code 11.59 case. The flyback function — instant reset-and-restart through a single pusher press — is the same mechanism used in the Royal Oak Chronograph, transplanted into a round case with the double-curved crystal. The 70-hour power reserve means the chronograph can run continuously for nearly three days without winding.
On the black lacquer dial, the sub-dials read cleanly. The 30-minute counter at three and the 12-hour counter at nine are recessed slightly, creating a layered depth that the curved crystal enhances. The central chronograph seconds hand sweeps the dial perimeter while the running seconds occupy a sub-dial at six o’clock.
Black Dial Chronograph
The blue-dial chronograph gets more photographic attention, but this replica code 11.59 26393 black is the more versatile piece. Black reads as neutral in any context, and the lacquer surface under the curved crystal provides enough visual interest without needing color to engage the eye.
At 12.6mm thick, the chronograph Code 11.59 adds 2mm over the selfwinding version. The difference is noticeable but not dramatic — it still slips under a shirt cuff without catching. The alligator strap in black completes the monochrome package. See all chronograph options in the Code 11.59 section or check our warranty terms.
| Reference | 26393OR.OO.A002CR.01 |
| Case | 41mm · 18K White gold |
| Bezel | Octagonal case middle · Round bezel |
| Dial | Black lacquer · Applied white gold markers |
| Crystal | Double-curved sapphire · AR coating |
| Caliber | 4401 · Flyback chronograph · 70h reserve |
| Strap | Black alligator · hand-stitched |
| Buckle | 18K White gold · AP folding clasp |
| Water | 30m / 3 ATM |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, flyback chronograph |
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