Two watches owned by the late Hollywood actor Peter O’Toole will be going under the hammer at an online auction next month. Both pieces were frequently worn by the legendary British actor at high profile events and interviews.
One, an Audemars Piguet 18ct yellow gold, reference 5548 Quantieme Perpetual Calendar, was given to O’Toole by the Sheik of Saudi Arabia. The gift was to honour his iconic performance in Lawrence of Arabia, for which he received his first nomination for the Best Actor Academy Award. It has a pre-sale estimate of £20,000-£30,000.
The second watch, a Baum & Mercier Riviera, has a pre-sale estimate of £2,000-£3,000 and was worn by O’Toole at the 75th Academy Awards in 2003. It saw him presented with the Academy Honorary Award for his career achievements.
