Tom Brady’s Treasure At Sotheby’s
Special art objects and sports memorabilia from Tom Brady’s private collection will make it to Sotheby’s public auction in New York.
We all are aware of the unmatchable success attained by Tom Brady in his twenty-three-year football career — but do you know about the esteemed footballer’s timeless passion for watches? the most celebrated player in NFL history has a keen eye for watches.
Showcasing Brady’s dual passion for the arts and his sport, some treasured items will be offered at an exclusive single-evening sale at Sotheby’s in New York in December 2024. The auction will be an opportunity for Brady’s fans to get an insight into his versatile life not just as a sports personality but also as an aesthete.
The items in the showcase include jerseys worn by Brady at the University of Michigan and important games during his football career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots. Further, unique watches from Rolex, IWC, and Patek Philippe that Brady has worn will also be auctioned.
“I’ve been so fortunate to have such an amazing journey in my career, and these watches and collectibles really capture those unforgettable moments and all the hard work behind them,” said Brady. “I’m excited to give fans and collectors a chance to own and cherish these special pieces from my journey just like I have. I hope they bring as much joy and inspiration to fans as they did to me!”
Some of the collection’s highlights will travel to Los Angeles, Miami, and Dallas before coming back to New York for the luxury-sale exhibition in December. This will be followed by the sale on December 10 as part of The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady.
Brady reminisces about getting his first watch from his high-school graduation and admission to the University of Michigan. It wasn’t until he attended his first Super Bowl in 2002 that he visited the Tourneau store in Manhattan and got his hands on the steel IWC GST Chronograph Rattrapante, the Panerai Luminor Marina and the same IWC GST Automatic Alarm that had been his college screensaver.
Brady’s love for watches has only grown since then, and he has amassed a unique collection of highly coveted timepieces, from extremely rare antiques to the most sought-after contemporary grail watches. Sotheby’s collection celebrates Brady’s artistic passion.
Offering a glimpse into the collection, Richard Lopez, Sotheby’s senior watch specialist, said, “In the past few years that I have come to know Tom Brady, watches have been our common denominator. We are incredibly honoured to be working with Tom in the curation of his single-owner sale where we are featuring a selection of timepieces along with some of his prized sports treasures from his football career. Just as he mastered the language of football, he has devoted himself to understanding the intricacies of watches, curating a world-class assortment of exquisite timepieces in recent years that reflects his deep passion for collecting.”
“We Are Incredibly Honoured To Be Working With Tom In The Curation Of His Single- Owner Sale, Where We Are Featuring A Selection Of Timepieces Along With Some Of His Prized Sports Treasures From His Football Career.”
Among the exciting pieces offered in the collection is the one-of-a-kind Audemars Piguet flying tourbillon Royal Oak, its bracelet set in white gold and encrusted with diamonds, which was owned and worn by Brady in Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time.
Each piece offered tells a story, defines authenticity and sophistication and, most importantly, gives an insight into the life of an incredible footballer with a true eye for art. This Sotheby’s collection is the best thing to set your eyes and hands on this December and celebrate incredible treasures from different phases of the legendary quarterback’s life.
