Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore 'Shaquille O'Neal', Reference 26133ST.OO.A101CR | A limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date | Circa 2008
Lot Closed
May 15, 12:05 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black tapisserie
Calibre: cal. 3126/3840 automatic, 40 jewels
Movement number: 385'336
Case: stainless steel, case back secured by 8 screws
Case number: G08'266, 737/960
Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet buckle
Size: 52 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Audemars Piguet guarantee, instruction manual, service invoice dated January 2013 and presentation case with outer packaging
Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.
This reference was made in recognition of Shaquille O'Neal's memorable NBA career in a limited edition of 960 pieces and in two versions: in 18k white gold with a diamond-set bezel or (as the present one) in stainless steel with a brushed finish. The first 20 pieces were made especially for O'Neil himself and members of his entourage.
The watch has massive dimensions with a diameter of approximately 52 mm and some very special details. The case back of the watch is decorated with an engraving of O’Neil’s nickname ‘Shaq’ beneath him dunking a basketball. Furthermore on the dial the numbers 2 and 3 are swapped to pay tribute to the number O’Neil wore for most of his career, the 32. These hour markers have been colored in red as a contrast to the off-cream hour markers that are adorning the rest of the dial.
The watch remains in very good condition and comes with the Audemars Piguet guarantee, the instruction manual, a service invoice dated January 2013, its original and spectacular wooden presentation case in the form of a basketball and its outer packaging.