The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady
The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady
Audemars Piguet
Reference 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04 Royal Oak “50th Anniversary” | A stainless steel fly back chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet, Owned and Worn by Tom Brady, Circa 2022
Auction Closed
December 11, 02:00 AM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: khaki green, grande tapisserie
Caliber: cal. 4401 automatic, 40 jewels
Movement number: BG4129
Case: stainless steel, sapphire crystal display back secured by eight screws
Case number: TW4093M
Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with double folding clasp
Size: 41 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 190 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin and invoice addressed to Tom Brady and dated 23 May 2022
The Royal Oak, designed by Gerald Genta, stands as one of the most iconic and enduring watch designs of the past century, with its legendary genesis rooted in the reference 5402ST. Unveiled in 1972 by Audemars Piguet, the Royal Oak Reference 5402 revolutionized the horological landscape as the world’s premier stainless steel luxury sports watch boasting a seamlessly integrated bracelet. Its debut marked a historic moment, commanding a price tag higher than even the brand's gold dress wristwatches due to the incredible amount of work invested in its finishing.
In 2022, to celebrate 50 years of the Royal Oak, Audemars Piguet launched the reference 26240ST, the first Royal Oak chronograph powered by the new in-house automatic caliber 4401 with a flyback chronograph function. This model stands out with its perfectly balanced subdials, a date window near the dial’s edge, and a striking green khaki dial adorned with the iconic "grande tapisserie" motif. Housed in a robust 41 mm stainless steel case, the movement features a special rotor with a ‘50 Years’ logo, commemorating the iconic Royal Oak's half-century celebration.
This exceptional watch will certainly impress any collector or enthusiast of sports watches. Sotheby’s is proud to offer this impressive piece consigned directly by Tom Brady.