The CODE 11.59 watches utilize a genuinely new case architecture that really is unlike anything I've seen before. Looking at the watches from the front you might think, "What do you mean, they're round?" – but turn them at an angle and you'll understand what I'm talking about. The mid-case is an octagon, with a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the open lugs are actually attached to the slim bezel that holds down the crystal. At the bottom, the lugs just rest against the case rather than being affixed. The result is a sense of tension and a look that reminds me of something like an avant garde suspension bridge. For the time being, these cases are only being made in precious metals (rose and white gold), though AP says that other materials are not out of the question for future releases.

Despite the mix of complications in the collection, all of the watches measure in at 41mm in diameter. Part of the idea here is that the watches are neither "men's" watches or "women's" watches, but rather watches that can be worn by anyone. Having tried on a few of the different configurations, I'd say that they wear close to a pretty true 41mm despite the oversized dials and are comfortable on the wrist.