Since its founding in Le Brassus, Audemars Piguet has shaped time not only through mechanical precision but through a philosophy that bridges generations. At AP Social Club 2026, the Manufacture gathers its global community around a shared celebration of craftsmanship, culture and exchange. Here, age-old savoir-faire meets ever-evolving technology, reaffirming that innovation gains meaning only when rooted in heritage.
The theme of 2026 is evolution with intention. Each new creation reflects a dialogue between past and future, preserving traditional métiers d’art while exploring new forms, calibres and materials. From contemporary reinterpretations of classic complications to revived techniques such as openworking, the collection demonstrates the brand’s continued pursuit of purpose and precision.
Marking 150 years of horological mastery, the limited-edition 150 Heritage pocket watch unites astronomical observation with ultra-complicated engineering. Powered by Calibre 1150 and equipped with a Universal Calendar, the piece serves as a tribute to centuries of timekeeping scholarship. Through intricate hand-finishing and rare decorative techniques, it honours the artisans and visionaries who have shaped the Manufacture’s enduring identity.
Drawing inspiration from the 1920s, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour revisits a complication that once defined modernity. Its Streamline Moderne influences and refined pink gold and sapphire case articulate vintage elegance through contemporary execution. The design embodies the spirit of revival without nostalgia, balancing archival inspiration with forward-thinking craftsmanship.
Openworked perpetual calendars also enter a new era with Calibre 7139, a selfwinding movement that reimagines transparency and structure. Debuting in both a two-toned Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet and a Royal Oak model crafted from titanium and Bulk Metallic Glass, the calibre introduces technical clarity and architectural depth. Light flows through the movement, revealing the harmony of mechanics and design.
The Royal Oak Chronograph 38 mm evolves further with Calibre 6401, conceived to enhance accuracy, reliability and aesthetic refinement. Presented across stainless steel and pink gold references, each timepiece features a sapphire caseback for the first time in this format, unveiling meticulous finishing and balanced proportions. It signals a confident continuation of the Royal Oak’s legacy.
Through these 2026 novelties, Audemars Piguet reinforces its guiding principle: time is not merely measured, but crafted. Whether through ultra-complications, revived historical mechanisms or next-generation calibres, every creation embodies emotion, intention and the human touch. At AP Social Club 2026, the Manufacture once again confirms that the future of watchmaking is shaped by collaboration, creativity and unwavering respect for tradition.
