New Releases · 2026-02-03
A natural malachite dial changes the Royal Oak’s geometry in 2026
The 41 mm Royal Oak 15513BA pairs green malachite with an 18-carat yellow-gold case and bracelet, replacing its patterned dial with mineral texture.
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Audemars Piguet official model page; February 2026 release coverage
What to know
Remove the Royal Oak's celebrated Tapisserie pattern and does the Royal Oak still read as a Royal Oak? The 2026 41 mm Selfwinding 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01 provides an emphatic answer, pairing a polished natural malachite dial with a yellow-gold case and tapering bracelet.
Each malachite dial has its own undulating green veins, creating an organic, irregular surface inside the watch's highly ordered octagonal frame. The exposed hexagonal screws and crisp changes between satin brushing and polished bevels become the counterpoint to the stone rather than the supporting act.
The automatic Calibre 4309 provides about 70 hours of power reserve and a straightforward time-only display. By preserving the silhouette but removing one of the Royal Oak's original visual signatures, Audemars Piguet shows how much of the design's identity actually resides in the case and bracelet.
At a glance
| Reference | 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01 |
|---|---|
| Case | 41 mm 18-carat yellow gold |
| Dial | Natural green malachite |
| Movement | Automatic Calibre 4309 |
| Power reserve | 70 hours |
| Water resistance | 50 m |
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Malachite ref. 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01 · 15513BA.OO.1320BA.01 ↗
Source & attribution
Audemars Piguet official model page; February 2026 release coverage · Published 2026-02-03 ↗
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