Which Audemars Piguet Should You Buy? 6 Best AP Watches, Ranked (2026)

If you have ever wondered which are the best Audemars Piguet watches to actually own, this guide breaks it all down. In this video, Justin from Bob's Watches ranks the six AP watches most worth buying in 2026, judged on wearability, movement craft, collectability, and how each one holds up on the pre-owned market. Whether you are a longtime Rolex collector asking what comes next or simply AP-curious, this is your roadmap through one of the most confusing catalogs in luxury watches. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:49 Number 6: Code 11.59 Selfwinding 2:29 Number 5: Royal Oak Offshore 3:43 Number 4: Royal Oak Selfwinding 5:32 Number 3: Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 7:01 Number 2: Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar 8:42 Number 1: Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 10:32 Final Comparison and Verdict Why Audemars Piguet Deserves a Spot in Your Collection Audemars Piguet sits alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin in the so-called Holy Trinity of Swiss watchmaking, and for many collectors it represents the natural next step after Rolex. The challenge is that the AP catalog can feel overwhelming from the outside. Royal Oak, Royal Oak Offshore, Jumbo, Code 11.59, different sizes, different calibers, and wildly different pre-owned prices. This video cuts through the noise and explains exactly where each model fits. The Underrated Value Play: Code 11.59 The Code 11.59 Selfwinding was dismissed by the internet at launch in 2019, but in the metal it tells a different story. Its complex case cons