10 Impressive Celebrity Watch Collections

Celebrities express their wealth and high social standing through luxurious possessions. And what better way to do that than showcasing the classiest luxury watches on the market? If you have been keen, you must have spotted exquisite timepieces on your favorite celebrity’s wrist. The glamour and exquisite craftsmanship of high-end timepieces are, of course,  impossible to ignore for any wristwatch enthusiast. A handful of celebrities have caught our attention too. This article gives you a glimpse into the fascinating luxury watch collection of 10 famous personalities who have impressed us with their style and preferences in horology.

1.      Tyler Perry

A stellar filmmaking, acting, and entrepreneurship career has propelled Tyler Perry to the pinnacle of black excellence. He’s one of the most respected and adored filmmakers in not only the USA but also the world at large. When it comes to horology, Tyler Perry doesn’t disappoint. He has a refined taste in luxury watches, evident in his impressive watch collection. His most remarkable horological masterpieces include

• The Rolex Submariner
• The Patek Philippe Calatrava
• The Patek Philippe Nautilus.
• The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

2.      Barack Obama

Obama is arguably the king of swag on the global political scene. No matter how anyone feels about him politically, we can all agree that the man also has a great sense of fashion. His flamboyance, especially regarding his watch collection, is undeniable. We’ve rounded up a few of his luxury masterpieces that confirm him as the White House’s king of swag and style.

• The Rolex Cellini: Worth approximately $15,200.
• TAG-Heuer Series 1500 Two-Tone Divers watch: Worth about $1000
• Stainless steel Jorg Gray 6500 Chronograph: He had this one customized with a Secret Service emblem and a personalized message inscribed under the hourglass. This watch goes for about $425.

3.      Jennifer Aniston

If you love Hollywood, you know who Jennifer Aniston is; an A-list actress and an astute businesswoman. You probably have also spotted her showcasing some of the finest accessories in the industry. Jennifer is undeniably a minimalist, but she goes to fancy timepieces and the most eminent brands. Some of her classy and chic wristwatches include:

• The Rolex Datejust Salmon Dial 16234 that costs around $6,950.
• The Rolex Milgauss: Hers has Oyestersteel bracelets and retails at around $16,000.
• The platinum Rolex Day-Date 18038 that goes for approximately $17,499.
• The Rolex Lady-Datejust 6917- is worth about US$4,696.
• The Gold Rolex Datejust is also with the Oyestersteel bracelet. This watch catches the eye with its yellow gold and diamonds. It’s also quite expensive, going for up to $37,000.

4.      Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

“The Rock” has been one of the greatest entertainers on TV for the last 25 years. He was a household name in the WWE in the early 2000s and is now a renowned movie star worldwide. Dwayne’s sense of fashion and style is undeniable, and the watch collection he has amassed over the years is a testament to this. It’s enviable how he showcases elegant timepieces of different brands but still appears simple and humble. Dwayne loves his timepieces big, probably because of his heavy build- the wrist presence that his large watches command is profound! His collection includes:

• The two-tone Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer.” Retails at $15,250.
• The stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. This one sells for as high as $35,000.
• The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, a limited version, sold for $320,000 in 2019. The wristwatch has an attention-grabbing gold bracelet.

5.      Roger Federer

Roger Federer has always had the public limelight since winning Switzerland’s Junior Tennis Championship in 1995 (when he was 14). He’s one of the greatest tennis players ever to have played. Federer has had a good relationship with wristwatch brands; a case in point is Rolex. He served as a Rolex brand ambassador for many years during his time on the tennis court. Notable watches in his collection are:

• The Rolex Oyster Perpetual. Comes in at around USD $13,200
• The “Batman” GMT-Master II, valued at roughly USD $22,000
• The Day-Date Platinum. The timepiece goes for between USD $35,000 and USD $159,000.
• The 2016 Ceramic Rolex Daytona that costs up to US$45,900.
• The Rolex Milgauss- is valued at $9,150.

6.      Prince Harry

Everyone expects Prince Harry to have a superb collection of watches befitting his title. The Duke of Sussex doesn’t disappoint. He has been spotted at public events wearing some of the world’s finest watches. Among others, Prince Harry owns:

• The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II 216570, is worth at least $9,450.
• Breitling Aerospace Avantage E79362; sells for between US$1,500 and US$4,999.
• Casio G-Shock, retailing at $129. The prince is humble too.
• The Pulsar G10 British military watch is worth about £150.

7.      Megan Fox

Megan is a recognizable name worldwide for her prominent roles in Hollywood films. The American actress is also relatively affluent and doesn’t hesitate to acquire the finest accessories that money can buy. At some point in her career, she was a brand ambassador for Lotus watches. She has a few Lotus watches in her collection. Her impressive watch collection also has a Rolex Datejust Everose Ref. 279171 that’s worth over $15,000

8.      Fabian Cancellara

The former Swiss professional road racing cyclist has collaborated with a few watch brands in his day and has a fine watch collection to show for it. Some of the brands that he has collaborated with include IWC and Formex. IWC launched a watch in his honor, the Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “Cancellara.” The watch goes for approximately US$9,023. Formex, on the other hand, made the Formex Fabian Cancellara RC200 quartz watch in honor of Fabian after he won the Classic Paris-Roubaix race in 2006.  Having a legendary wristwatch company like Formex make a watch in his honor counts among the sportsman’s most significant achievements. Formex luxury wristwatches retail from as low as US$ 2000. 

9.      Emmanuel Macron, President of France

Beyond politics, France’s 25th president has an extraordinary collection of wristwatches that complement his impeccable fashion taste, elegance, and high-end luxury. He owns a few timepieces from the world’s most prestigious brands, among them:

• March LA.B AM69 worth at least $500.
• Merci LMM-01, a $500 watch.
• Bell and Ross BR V1-92 priced at approximately $2,600.
• March LA.B Dandy Mansart Electric Forest that goes for around $700
• Longines Dolce Vita L5.655.4.71.2, worth US$1,164.

10.  Serena Williams

Serena is known for her longstanding reign as the women’s singles champion in tennis, among other prestigious accolades. Watch connoisseurs also know her for her outstanding luxury watch collection that she so graciously showcases on and off the tennis court. Some of the jaw-dropping timepieces owned by the greatest tennis (women category) athlete of all time include:

• The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore… sells for $12,067 – $114,090.
• Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph “50th Anniversary”. This one was selling at between US$63,000 to US$124,000 in 2022.

Final word

If you love watches, you must have spotted most of the watches listed here on TV, in movies, or in magazines. You also have spotted some of the brands we have mentioned on the wrists of athletes, politicians, or actors that we haven’t featured here. We hope you will be keener on discovering your favorite celebrity’s timepiece collection. Most importantly, we hope that discovering what your favorite celebrities wear on their wrists will inspire you to create a unique, personable watch collection for yourself. All the best!