LeBron James Wore This Royal Oak After Breaking The NBA Scoring Record

February 08, 2023

Last night in Los Angeles, the Lakers forward and Space Jam actor LeBron James drained a step-back jumper to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer. When he hit the shot with mere seconds remaining in the third quarter, everything stopped. He was met by his family on the court as MVP chants rang out in the arena, and then by the former record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as the two convened at centercourt for a ceremonial passing of the torch. LeBron James is met at centercourt by "The Captain," Kareem Abdul Jabbar and NBA Comminsioner Adam Silver after breaking the record. Image courtesy of Getty I watched the game as both a basketball junkie and a watch nerd. James entered the arena apparently wearing no watch at all. But after ringing up his 38,390th point, The King came through at the post game press conference wearing what looks to be a black ceramic AP Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked, to match his all-black threads. The watch may be hard to see from a distance, given the fact that it's obscured by his sleeve, but that's why they call us obsessed. LeBron at the podium, with his black ceramic RO, following his historic night. Image courtesy of Getty James has a history with AP, as a one-time ambassador for the brand with limited editions in his name. Nowadays, he's a watch free agent, able to wear everything from a coral dial Rolex OP to C well C this. And this is the kind of watch you wear when you break the NBA scoring record and plan to shatter it in the future. Released at the end of 2020, this watch was a further evolution of Audemars Piguet's efforts to produce ceramic timepieces at a level mere mortals are not accustomed to (and in a quantity, price, and release structure that mere mortals will likely never be able to attain). The black ceramic AP Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked. LeBron seems to have a soft spot for the Double Balance models as he's been seen wearing both frosted and stainless steel models in the past. And now the black ceramic. Hey, a rare feat requires a rare watch. Congratulations, LeBron, and thanks for wearing something meaningful enough to let us celebrate with you. Shop this story For more on the Double Balance Openworked, head to AP's website. The Hodinkee Shop carries an assortment of pre-owned Audemars Piguet models.