Audemars Piguet has kicked off November with a bang—or chime, rather—unveiling three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie watches and two new Code 11.59 timepieces. The trio of chiming watches builds upon the Royal Oak Concept Supersonnerie that the Swiss watchmaker unveiled in 2016 after nearly a decade of development. It had a remarkably loud and clear chime thanks to an innovative construction that enhanced acoustic performance. The newcomers have the same underlying architecture but introduce fresh materials and aesthetics. All three are powered by the Calibre 2953—introduced in 2019 as a direct evolution of the earlier Caliber 2937 and the Calibre 2874SS that graced the first Supersonnerie—with a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock and a power reserve of 72 hours. They also have the game-changing Supersonnerie technology in which patented gongs are anchored to a bespoke soundboard rather than directly to the mainplate, enhancing clarity, volume, and tone. The first..
