Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Chronograph - 26240st - Green - 50th Anniversary

Watch Info:

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet

Model: Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph "50th Anniversary" purchased by Tom Brady TB12

Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent

Reference: 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04 (26240ST)

Year: 2022

Box: Yes

Papers: Yes

Accessories: Complete Set with Celebrity Provenance (Inner & Outer 50th Anniversary Presentation Boxes, AP International Warranty Card Dated 2022, Instruction Manual, Full Bracelet Links, Signed Sotheby's Letter of Authenticity Confirming Personal Ownership by Tom Brady)

Notes: Offered directly from the personal collection of seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, this reference 26240ST Royal Oak Chronograph is a pinnacle piece for both horological and sports memorabilia collectors. Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Gérald Genta's iconic design, this watch features a khaki green "Grande Tapisserie" dial paired with the dedicated "50th Anniversary" skeletonized rotor visible through the sapphire caseback. Accompanied by official Sotheby’s documentation establishing Mr. Brady’s personal ownership, this historic complete set is presented in overall excellent condition.

Condition Assessment:

Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent; the stainless steel case and integrated bracelet retain crisp, unpolished factory geometry with razor-sharp bevels, showing only minor light surface hairprints consistent with careful personal wear by its legendary original owner.

Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The khaki green "Grande Tapisserie" dial, applied 18k white gold hour markers, matching hands, and subtle white gold AP logo are in pristine condition. The glareproofed sapphire crystal is completely clear and defect-free.

Case & Bezel: The 41mm stainless steel case, octagonal bezel with eight exposed hexagonal white gold screws, and screw-down crown display flawless symmetry with brilliant alternating satin-brushed and mirror-polished surfaces.

Strap/Bracelet & Clasp: The integrated stainless steel bracelet exhibits zero stretch and holds tight tolerances, equipped with its factory AP folding clasp and 50th-anniversary ergonomic link architecture.

Technical Specifications:

Reference: 26240ST.OO.1320ST.04

Case Size: 41mm

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Dial: Khaki Green "Grande Tapisserie" Pattern with 18k White Gold Applied Hour Markers and Royal Oak Hands with Luminescent Coating

Movement: In-house Automatic Calibre 4401 (Integrated Flyback Chronograph)

Power Reserve: Approximately 70 Hours

Water Resistance: 50 Meters / 165 Feet

Notable Details: Direct Tom Brady celebrity provenance with signed Sotheby's certification; special "50th Anniversary" 22k pink gold skeletonized rotor (produced exclusively in 2022); integrated column-wheel flyback chronograph mechanism; vertical clutch system; sapphire exhibition caseback.

What Makes the Royal Oak Special:

When Gérald Genta designed the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, he revolutionized luxury watchmaking by creating the world's first stainless steel haute horlogerie sports watch. Fifty years later in 2022, Audemars Piguet marked this historic milestone with the reference 26240ST. Featuring refined case ergonomics, a bevelled crown, and the integration of the manufacture’s latest-generation flyback chronograph Calibre 4401, the 50th Anniversary collection represents the absolute pinnacle of modern Royal Oak evolution.

What truly elevates this extraordinary piece into a class of its own is its irrefutable pop-culture and sports royalty provenance. Personally owned and worn by 7x Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady—widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time—this watch comes backed by an official signed letter from Sotheby's confirming its place in Brady's famed private collection. Worn during pivotal public appearances, it connects its next owner directly to the personal legacy of an undisputed sporting titan.

Exclusivity is further amplified by its rare khaki green "Grande Tapisserie" dial and the coveted "50th Anniversary" oscillating weight visible through the sapphire display back—a special 22k gold rotor that Audemars Piguet produced for one year only before permanently retiring the design. Driven by the in-house Calibre 4401 integrated flyback chronograph, this timepiece fuses modern mechanical mastery with unmatched cultural provenance, standing as a trophy piece of museum-grade significance.

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