A Complete Guide to the New 2026 Audemars Piguet Releases

In 2025, Audemars Piguet celebrated its 150th anniversary. Moving into 2026, the brand continues to showcase strong creative momentum with a wide range of new releases. From the iconic Royal Oak to the Neo Frame Jumping Hour inspired by a vintage AP watch from 1929, here is a complete overview of this year’s key novelties.

Neo Frame Jumping Hour 15245OR.OO.D206VE.01

One of the most talked-about Audemars Piguet releases of 2026, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour marks one of AP’s boldest designs in recent years. The watch combines a rectangular case with a jumping hour display and draws inspiration from the 1929 Pre-model 1271.

The jumping hour is displayed through a small aperture at 12 o’clock while the minutes are read through an arched window at 6 o’clock. Around the dial sits a black PVD-treated sapphire crystal plate that adds depth and gives the watch a subtle yet futuristic appearance.

The 18K pink gold case features rounded edges and vertical Godron grooves inspired by the Streamline Moderne aesthetic of the 1930s, also known as the Paquebot style. Structurally, Audemars Piguet developed a new assembly technique by securing the black PVD-treated sapphire plate onto the sapphire crystal before fastening it to the case with screws, ensuring 20m water resistance.

The watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 7122 with 43 jewels, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The 18K pink gold and sapphire crystal case measures 47.1mm long, 34mm wide and 8.8mm thick with approximately 52 hours of power reserve.

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26674CD.00.1225CD.01

The Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 26674CD.00.1225CD.01 is powered by the newly introduced self-winding perpetual calendar movement Calibre 7138 unveiled in 2025. The key feature of Cal.7138 is its ability to adjust the entire perpetual calendar using only the crown, eliminating the need for traditional corrector pushers and simplifying operation while allowing for cleaner case lines.

The blue Grande Tapisserie dial features three subdials, a moonphase display and an outer week indication ring. Despite the amount of information displayed, the dial remains exceptionally balanced. The hour markers and hands are crafted from 18K white gold for excellent legibility against the blue dial.

The watch is finished in AP’s signature Night Blue, Cloud 50 color. Despite housing a complex perpetual calendar movement, it maintains 50m water resistance and a slim 9.5mm profile. The 41mm ceramic case houses the self-winding Calibre 7138 with 41 jewels, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offering approximately 55 hours of power reserve. Through the sapphire caseback, the openworked rotor and Geneva-striped bridges can be admired.

Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked 26685XT.00.1320XT.01

The watch is powered by the newly developed openworked perpetual calendar movement Calibre 7139. Its All-in-One crown system allows every adjustment to be made through a single crown without the need for corrector tools.

Continuing the technology introduced in the 2018 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin RD#2, the complex perpetual calendar mechanism is integrated into a single-layer construction, reducing the movement thickness to an impressive 4.1mm while keeping the case thickness at only 9.5mm.

The 41mm case and bracelet are crafted from titanium, balancing lightweight comfort with excellent corrosion resistance. The bezel and center bracelet links incorporate Bulk Metallic Glass, enhancing scratch resistance and adding greater light reflection and visual depth.

The rose gold hour markers and hands are coated with luminous material for visibility while the smoked subdials create a strong contrast and add visual depth to the overall design.

Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 15467BA.OO.1256BA.01

This year, Audemars Piguet introduced two new tone-on-tone Royal Oak openworked models. Among them, the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked features a 37mm 18K yellow gold case with a fully monochromatic gold aesthetic. Beneath the gold-toned openworked dial sits the Calibre 3132 movement with AP’s signature double balance wheel system.

The self-winding Calibre 3132 includes 38 jewels, beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers approximately 45 hours of power reserve. The watch measures 37mm in diameter and 10mm thick with 50m water resistance. Pricing is available upon request.

Royal Oak Automatic 15553BA.OO.1356BA.04

The standout feature of the Royal Oak Automatic is its natural green malachite dial, bringing a jewelry-inspired touch to the collection. Every piece of malachite features unique natural stripes, making each watch visually one of a kind.

AP intentionally removed the traditional Royal Oak Tapisserie pattern and date window to fully showcase the rich green texture of the polished stone dial. The hour markers and hands are crafted from 18K yellow gold, creating a striking contrast against the green surface.

The watch is available in both 37mm and 41mm sizes. The 41mm version measures 10.5mm thick while the 37mm version is only 9.3mm thick. Both are powered by self-winding movements. The 41mm model uses Calibre 4309 with approximately 70 hours of power reserve while the 37mm version uses Calibre 5909 with around 60 hours of power reserve.

Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26420CD.OO.A029VE.01 / 26420IO.OO.A402CA.01

The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph collection introduces two new colorways this year with beige and smoked green dials. Compared to previous Offshore models dominated by darker black and grey tones, these new releases use bolder colors.

Both watches feature the Méga Tapisserie dial pattern with contrasting subdials that enhance the three-dimensional look of the chronograph display. The beige version is paired with AP’s signature Night Blue, Cloud 50 blue subdials while the smoked green version features black subdials framed in beige for a military-inspired aesthetic.

The watches come in a large 43mm Offshore case measuring 14.4mm thick and include AP’s interchangeable strap system for tool-free strap changes. Powering both models is the self-winding flyback chronograph Calibre 4401 with approximately 70 hours of power reserve.

CODE 11.59 By Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Openworked 26443NB.OO.D002CR.01

Like the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked, this watch is powered by the newly developed openworked perpetual calendar movement Calibre 7139. It is the first openworked perpetual calendar model within the CODE 11.59 By Audemars Piguet collection.

The sapphire crystal dial features three perpetual calendar subdials and a Black Aventurine moonphase display. Through the semi-transparent structure, the hand-finished movement details can be admired directly from the dial side. The flange also includes a week-of-the-year display.

Through the sapphire caseback, the openworked rotor, hand-finished beveling, brushed surfaces, skeletonized details and grey-toned bridges can all be appreciated.

The 41mm case is crafted from 18K white gold while the signature octagonal middle case of the CODE 11.59 collection is made from black ceramic. Both the white gold and ceramic surfaces alternate between satin brushing and polished finishing, creating strong contrasts under changing light.

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