Introducing Audemars Piguet Reinterprets The Asymmetric 60’s Design & Unveils The [RE]Master02

Since 1875, Audemars Piguet has charted its own course by blending traditional watchmaking with advanced technology and pioneering new materials and designs. The brand has utilized an extensive array of materials, colors, and case shapes over the years, ranging from classic geometries like circles, squares, and rectangles to more unconventional trapezoidal and octagonal forms. This exploration of shapes reached its peak in the early 1960s with a series of asymmetrical watches, each limited to fewer than ten pieces. 

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During this golden era, Audemars Piguet also created several models influenced by the Brutalist movement, featuring angular geometric designs. The creativity of these timepieces continues to inspire Audemars Piguet’s watchmakers today. The 5159BA Model, introduced in 1960 and produced in only seven units, one of which is showcased at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet, is part of this generation of watches. It features an asymmetrical 27.5 mm rectangular case in 18k yellow gold and a dial that deviates from traditional watchmaking norms.

Following in the footsteps of the [RE]Master01, launched in 2020 to reinterpret a rare chronograph from 1943, AP surprised us by reintroducing the 5159BA as the [RE]Master02, a new limited edition of 250 pieces. This watch boasts an asymmetrical 41 mm x 9.7mm rectangular case made from a new 18K sand gold alloy, first seen earlier this year in the Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon Openworked.

The dial features the iconic "Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50" color from the Jumbo Royal Oak, coated with PVD. The dial is divided into twelve distinct triangles, each adorned with a linear satin finish. These triangles are separated by lines of sand gold that serve as hour markers and match the sand gold hands.

Unlike the original watch, the [RE]Master02 features a sapphire crystal caseback that reveals the automatic calibre 7129 movement, which is based on the calibre 7121. The date mechanism has been removed, making the movement even thinner at just 2.8 mm, compared to 3.2 mm for the 7121. The new movement operates at 28,800 vph (4Hz), and offers 52 hours of power reserve.

The watch comes with a dark blue alligator leather strap with an18k sand gold pin buckle, at a price of CHF 38,000, equivalent to AED 154,200.

For more information please visit Audemars Piguet’s official website.