Simone Biles, the unparalleled force in gymnastics, has a knack for making headlines. And it’s not just for her record-breaking performances but also for her enviable taste in luxury and fashion. Fresh off her stellar 2024 Olympics run, Biles is continuing to turn heads. But this time it’s her husband’s chance to help her cement her status as a global icon with a new addition to her collection of accessories.

Over the years, Biles has embraced a lifestyle befitting her legendary accomplishments. From indulging in luxury purchases to receiving extravagant gifts from her family, she is ‘rising’ as a fashion icon as well. And the Olympic superstar’s inner circle too clearly knows how to show their appreciation. After her Paris victory, her parents surprised her with a Hermès handbag. On the other hand, Jonathan Owens keeps spoiling her with high-end jewelry. However, the recent addition to the list of the tokens of love she has received isn’t just any timepiece but is a dollar-worth unique wristwatch that has indeed placed the gymnastics GOAT on the same pedestal with Michael Jordan and Mark Zuckerberg.

Simone Biles joins elite ranks with Audemars Piguet watch, alongside basketball and tennis legends

Simone Biles was recently caught on social media flaunting a breathtaking new watch, courtesy of none other than her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens. Owens took time off from NFL preseason camp before the Paris Olympics to support his wife at the games. The husband made sure to mark this momentous occasion with something extra special. He gifted her a stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold Quartz Dial, valued at around jaw-dropping $68,799.

The Audemars Piguet on Simone’s wrist has just brought her name into the same bracket with basketball legend Michael Jordan, tennis icon Roger Federer, and tech tycoon Mark Zuckerberg. Jordan dons the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN Lake Tahoe, which is priced at around $40,900. Federer, too, owns a $115,000 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona because he is a Rolex ambassador.

According to GQ, Simone’s white-gold watch is part of a collection that shrinks the classic Royal Oak design down to 23mm. The wristwatch of Simone Biles is comparatively smaller in diameter. However, despite its smaller size, the Mini Royal Oak still captures the bold and iconic look of its larger counterparts, just in a more compact form. 

Moreover, it also functions on a quartz movement, and Audemars Piguet has also managed to retain the features in the watch that are generally found in the usual-sized Royal Oak models. Originally, the Royal Oak was created as a luxury men’s watch so big it was quickly nicknamed ‘Jumbo’. But Bile’s choice of fashion is truly inspiring many to settle for more practical and comfortable fashion statements.

Biles shines on the Vanity Fair cover, showcasing her journey from gymnastics star to fashion icon 

Simone Biles loves to dress up, get her hair and nails done, and mesmerize her fans when she is not gymnasting. Her style quotient is one of the most discussed topics whenever she steps outside. As Biles often attends her hubby’s NFL game, her customized leather jackets and funky boots are often the attraction of the night. Thus, it is not wrong to say that after her gymnastics career, Simone Biles can very well transition into fashion. While she has a number of athletic deals with Athleta, Nike, and more, the US gymnastics queen recently posed on the cover of Vanity Fair. 

In the February 2024 edition, Simone Biles appeared on the cover page of Vanity Fair. Donning a scintillating dress, Biles was styled by Nicole Chapoteau and clicked by Adrienne Racquel. The issue will focus on Biles’ journey to the top and her Tokyo debacle. Speaking with Vanity Fair, Biles stated, “I felt like a failure. Even though I was empowering so many people and speaking out about mental health, every time I talked about my experience in Tokyo — because it obviously didn’t go the way that I had planned — it stung a little bit. But all in all, it was the best decision.” Thus, ruling on and off the gymnastics mat, Simone Biles is truly a shining example of athletic greatness.