APS Factory Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Chronograph 26393CR
A masterclass in modern replica haute horlogerie, distinguished by its true 1:1 Calibre 4401 clone and meticulously executed multi-part case architecture.
Powered by Super Clone Calibre 4401
APS Factory has successfully engineered a true clone of the AP Calibre 4401, fundamentally altering the landscape for replica chronographs by abandoning thick, heavily modified Valjoux 7750 bases. This integrated architecture allows the case to maintain its genuine 12.6mm thickness while delivering correct sub-dial spacing and precise column-wheel engagement. The exhibition caseback reveals beautifully finished bridges, accurate gears, and the signature skeletonized AP rotor, all subjected to our strict QC standards before dispatch.
⏱ Accuracy Profile:
Rated at ±15 seconds per day (when fully wound), which is standard for mechanical clone movements of this complexity.
- ✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
- ✅ Complications: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and fully functional chronograph
- ✅ Winding Direction: Bidirectional automatic winding
Technical Specifications
THE BUILDRose Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
41mm diameter and exactly 12.6mm thick, featuring the signature octagonal mid-case with alternating brushed and polished surfaces.
THE DIALSmoky Grey Lacquered
Accurate gradient transition with sharp typography, correct sub-dial recess depth, and highly polished applied indices.
THE BEZELUltra-thin Rose Gold-Plated
Polished to a mirror finish, framing the unique double-curved sapphire crystal that creates the optical illusion characteristic of the Code 11.59 line.
THE BRACELETPremium Embossed Leather Strap
Features a rose gold-plated folding clasp with precise mechanism tolerances and correct AP engravings.
Why APS Factory for This Reference?
Many collectors ask: Why not ZF?
While ZF produces excellent Audemars Piguet replicas, APS Factory holds a distinct advantage for the Code 11.59 Chronograph due to its proprietary Calibre 4401 clone. ZF has historically relied on modified 7750 movements for complex chronographs, which inevitably increases case thickness and alters sub-dial placement. APS achieves the exact 12.6mm genuine thickness and accurate dial proportions.
Full Disclosure: The rose gold plating, while visually accurate in tone out of the box, lacks the mass of solid gold and may show wear on high-friction areas like the clasp over extended periods of heavy use.
Data Sheet
| MODEL REFERENCE |
Code 11.59 Chronograph 26393CR |
| FACTORY / VERSION |
APS Factory Edition |
| MOVEMENT |
Super Clone Calibre 4401 |
| CASE MATERIAL |
Rose Gold-Plated Stainless Steel |
| WEIGHT & THICKNESS |
[unconfirmed] | 12.6mm |
| CRYSTAL & LUME |
Double-Curved Sapphire | Super-LumiNova |
| DIMENSIONS |
41mm × [unconfirmed] × 12.6mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply. |
| WATER RESISTANCE |
30m stated — professional pressure test recommended before swimming |
Collector Q&A
Q: Does the chronograph function exactly like the genuine Audemars Piguet Calibre 4401?
A: Yes. The APS Factory Super Clone Calibre 4401 is a fully integrated chronograph, meaning the pushers engage crisply via a column-wheel mechanism, and all sub-dials (hours, minutes, running seconds) function identically to the genuine movement without the need for modular add-ons.
Q: How accurate is the double-curved sapphire crystal on this APS replica?
A: APS has successfully replicated the complex double-curved architecture of the genuine Code 11.59 crystal. Its internal surface is shaped like a dome, while the external surface is vertically curved from 6 to 12 o’clock, creating the correct optical interplay and depth with the dial.
Q: Is the case thickness accurate to the genuine 26393CR?
A: Yes. Because APS utilizes a true clone of the Calibre 4401 rather than a modified 7750 base movement with a chronograph module, the case thickness is kept to an exact 12.6mm, matching genuine specifications perfectly.
Q: Are there any known quirks with the rose gold plating on this model?
A: While the tone of the rose gold plating is highly accurate out of the box, it is applied over a stainless steel base. Consequently, the watch will not carry the heavy weight of a solid gold genuine piece, and the plating on high-friction areas like the folding clasp may show wear if subjected to daily desk-diving.
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