Audemars Piguet 26470ST

Audemars Piguet

Ref. 26470ST

Watch n° 105 for number of VIPs spotted with this watch
Audemars Piguet n° 19 for number of VIPs spotted with this watch
Number of VIPs spotted with this watch: 10
Number of total spotted: 10
Preferred VIP category: rapper (2 VIPs)
List price: $27,400
Market price: 38000

The Audemars Piguet 26470ST has attracted a notably diverse roster of high-profile wearers spanning sports, entertainment, and business. Draymond Green, the four-time NBA champion and Golden State Warriors cornerstone, has been spotted with the watch, reinforcing basketball culture's long association with the Offshore line. British boxer Anthony Joshua and tennis champion Stanislas Wawrinka represent the timepiece's grip on elite athleticism, while rapper Tinnie Tempah and Professor Green demonstrate its cultural penetration into the music world. Footballer Álvaro Morata, entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, actor Dolph Lundgren, wrestler Paul Michael Leveque, and Saudi Arabian politician Turki bin Muhammad bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud round out a clientele that signals the 26470ST's status as a watch that bridges sporting prestige with accessible luxury—at least for those in rarified circles.

The 26470ST occupies a peculiar market position. While Royal Oak prices have inflated dramatically in recent years, the stainless steel Offshore Chronograph remains relatively more attainable than precious metal equivalents, yet still commands significant secondary market premiums. Demand from both collectors and celebrities has kept availability tight, cementing its role as a status symbol that doesn't require yellow gold to convey serious horological intent.

The 26470ST is a 42mm stainless steel chronograph powered by the in-house caliber 3126/3840. Gérald Genta's 1993 Offshore design—radical for its time—has proved remarkably durable in the celebrity consciousness, particularly among athletes seeking a watch that works equally well at black-tie events and courtside.