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Watch news for Monday, November 2, 2026

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Releases

Release

Audemars Piguet adds stone-dial Code 11.59 models to its lineup

Image: Fratello · original
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Model
Code 11.59 Selfwinding
Coverage
3 outlets

Audemars Piguet releases two 38 mm Code 11.59 Selfwinding watches with natural gold obsidian and black onyx dials, priced at US$57,500 in yellow gold and US$68,500 in pink gold. Brandon Moore at SJX sees the stone dials as part of the brand's ongoing rollout of natural stone dials, while Monochrome notes that the first 38 mm versions from 2023 came with stamped ripple-pattern dials in light blue, green and black.

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Release

Audemars Piguet adds three minute repeater Supersonnerie models

Image: SJX · original
Brand
Audemars Piguet
Model
Royal Oak
Coverage
2 outlets

Audemars Piguet expands its Supersonnerie line with the Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie in titanium with a green fumé dial and in 18k pink gold, plus the Code 11.59 Minute Repeater Supersonnerie in 18k white gold with a smoked sapphire dial. All three run the manually wound cal. 2953 with the Supersonnerie chiming system and 20 m water resistance, and prices are on request.

Gathered from 2 outlets · The release

Release

Kiwame Tokyo adds an autumn red Kubo Momiji to its collection

Image: Monochrome · original
Brand
Kiwame Tokyo
Model
Kubo
Coverage
2 outlets

Kiwame Tokyo, a Japanese watchmaking brand founded in 2025 and based in Asakusa, adds the Kubo Momiji in autumnal red to its Kubo collection, which features an off-centred, recessed small-seconds display at 4:30. Fratello's Robert-Jan Broer, who was pleasantly surprised by the earlier Kubo Sakura on the wrist, is curious how watch fans will receive the new version.

Gathered from 2 outlets · The release

Reviews and hands-ons

Opinion and interviews

Roundup

A Sling Bag Roundup

Worn & Woundby Meg Tocci

Meg Tocci of Worn & Wound lists four sling bags for hands-free carrying, from Topo Designs and Lululemon to Fjällraven and Filson.

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Events

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