Did you know that 9 out of the top 10 most expensive watches in the world are by Patek Philippe? The priciest one even made about $31 million at auction!
Patek Phillippe is no stranger to luxury – it’s the go-to watch brand for celebrities to say, “We’ve made it!” with their looks.
Over the years, many A-listers have been seen wearing the latest Patek Phillippe masterpiece on their wrist, while some have even invested millions into the special editions. Let’s look at a few instances.
1) Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is the epitome of “Patek Phillippe celebrities” – the superstar singer has quite a long history with Patek Phillippe. In fact, he’s known to be an avid watch collector with an affinity for luxury watch brands.
Over the years, he has developed quite an impressive collection. Here are some of the times Ed Sheeran was spotted wearing various Patek Phillippe celebrities.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 5130R world-time watch: Sheeran wore this watch while receiving his MBE award at Buckingham Palace.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1300A: Sheeran has been seen wearing this Nautilus model multiple times. It’s a highly sought-after and limited edition watch.
- Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Timepiece 5524: The singer was spotted wearing this Patek Philippe pilot's watch on the cover of British GQ magazine.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 5370 split-second chronograph: Ed has been photographed wearing this classic Patek chronograph watch multiple times.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5726A: Sheeran owns multiple versions of this Nautilus annual calendar model, including one customized by the Bamford Watch Department.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 5208P-001 Grand Complication Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar: This is one of Sheeran's most expensive and exclusive Patek watches, valued at around $1.8 million.
2) Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart’s street style is another one of the many Patek Philippe celebrity endorsements we’ve seen over the years. The comedian and actor has been spotted rocking luxury PP watches many times, and it’s safe to assume that he probably has a jaw-dropping collection at home.
Here are a few times Kevin Hart was seen wearing Patek Phillippe watches.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus 5976/1G-001: This is a limited edition watch released in 2016 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus. It’s far from affordable on the secondary market, but Hart was seen wearing it in one of his Instagram posts.
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications Celestial 6102R: This watch has a rotating chart of heavenly bodies – available on the secondary market for around $385,000. Hart was seen wearing this model when he visited LinkedIn Studios in 2019.
- Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5271P Perpetual Calendar: This luxury piece features factory baguette diamonds and a retail price of $298,070. Kevin Hart wore this pricey watch during an interview with the International News Agency.
- Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396R: This annual calendar watch retailed for USD 61,510. Hart stunned the GQ Men of the Year red carpet with this piece in 2016.
3) Drake
Multiple Grammy awards aren’t the only valuable collection in Drake’s house. He also owns a pretty sizable watch collection, including several Patek Philippe timepieces worth millions of dollars. Let’s look at some of the watches he’s been spotted wearing over the years.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G: Drake, one of the many “Patek celebrities” who adore the Nautilus, wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G at the 2019 Uninterrupted Canada album launch in Toronto. Safe to say – it caught the attention of watch enthusiasts.
- Patek Philippe reference 5271P: He has been seen wearing a Patek Philippe reference 5271P with a black dial and a bezel set with 58 diamonds in a photo with his son Adonis.
- Patek Philippe Gold Ellipse: Drake has flaunted a custom Patek Philippe Gold Ellipse watch that is diamond-encrusted, resembling one worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Yes, you read that right!
- Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726: Drake has also worn a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726 customized by Virgil Abloh, featuring an annual calendar and moon phase complication, all encrusted in emeralds. He continues to wear this beloved timepiece in public appearances and music videos.
4) Jay Z
Jay Z and Beyonce have a combined image of luxury and opulence in every public appearance. You’ll never see him without a million-dollar watch on his wrist, many of which are esteemed Patek Phillippe pieces. Here are some of them:
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711: Jay-Z was spotted wearing a Nautilus Ref. 5711 watch in collaboration with Tiffany & Co., which auctioned for $6.5 million. That makes him the first public figure to sport this highly sought-after timepiece!
- Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300g: At the 65th Grammy Awards, Jay-Z was seen wearing a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300g, valued at $2.2 million. That tells us enough about his appreciation for high-end horology and unique watch designs.
- Patek Philippe 5961R watch: Jay-Z has also been photographed wearing a Patek Philippe 5961R watch, a rose gold timepiece adorned with diamonds.
5) Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt, one of the most well-known actors of all time, is no stranger to luxury timepieces. From Rolex to Audemars Piguet, the two-time Oscar winner has a priceless collection of watches at his disposal. However, his best outfits are always paired with a classic Patek Philippe watch.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711: Pitt was seen wearing this highly sought-after Nautilus model, which was reportedly given to him as an engagement present from his ex-fiancée Angelina Jolie around 2012.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 2526: The actor was photographed wearing this vintage Patek Philippe dress watch, which features an enamel dial and the brand's first automatic movement.
- Patek Philippe Ellipse: Pitt was seen wearing a vintage Patek Philippe Ellipse watch in his 2015 film "By the Sea," which featured a white gold mesh bracelet and a navy blue dial. So, technically, it may not be his own watch, but it’s very indicative of his Hollywood style.
- Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar Ref. 5205R: Brad owns this unique Patek Philippe model that combines an annual calendar with a moon phase display. He’s been seen wearing it quite a few times.
6) John Mayer
If there’s any celebrity you would want to endorse your luxury watch brand, it’s John Mayer. Besides being an avid luxury watch collector, the American singer and songwriter even collaborated with Audemars Piguet to create his own tourbillon watch. While he’s mostly spotted wearing Rolex and AP, a classic PP timepiece also makes an appearance on his wrist now and then.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 5004G: As you’d expect, Mayer owns multiple Patek Philippe Ref. 5004 models, but the 5004G stands out. Known for its large crown with a central pusher and split-second chronograph function, this model is crafted in five (or six, depending on who you ask) different metals.
However, this unique piece was made specifically for Mayer in 2012. It features a salmon-coloured dial, his name engraved on the back by the factory, and luminous hands – specially requested to improve visibility during dark concerts.
Ironically, this stunning, one-of-a-kind watch has never been worn on stage despite its design for that purpose. That’s the ultimate flex.
7) Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen actually has a pretty interesting history with Patek Phillippe, but not in the way you’d think. That’s right – he’s known for losing his Patek Phillippe reference no. 5970, which he replaced with the reference no. 2438/1.
He’s also a “Patek Philippe Calatrava celebrity,” the handful of A-listers who own the quintessential and exclusive Calatrava timepiece. Here are some of the many Patek Phillippe watches he owns.
- Patek Philippe Ref. 5712 with a blue dial: Sheen was seen wearing this model in an interview with the Jansen YouTube Channel in 2017.
- Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Ref. 2438: The actor was photographed wearing this specific annual calendar model.
- Patek Philippe Calatrava: Sheen owns a time-only Patek Philippe Calatrava, which is considered the most iconic Patek Philippe watch.
- Patek Philippe vintage moon phase watch: Sheen has been seen wearing a vintage Patek Philippe moon phase watch as part of his collection.
8) Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner’s watch collection is packed with luxury brands, from the Rolex Datejust to the AP Ladies Royal Oak.
- She’s also one of the many celebrities wearing Patek Philippe Aquanaut in recent years.
- Currently, Kylie Jenner owns and is often spotted wearing several Patek Philippe watches, including a diamond-set Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G-010 and an 18K gold Patek Philippe Aquanaut. She was also wearing the latter in a recent Instagram post.
9) Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres isn’t exactly known for her watch collection, but she has been spotted with some iconic Patek Phillippe pieces over the years. Some of them include:
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-011: This is a stainless steel Nautilus model that Ellen has been photographed wearing several times.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711: This is a limited edition Nautilus model in Tiffany Blue that Ellen reportedly owns.
10) Frank Lampard
Lampard's collection includes many remarkable timepieces from luxury Swiss brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet. Every watch in his collection has a unique story about Frank’s legendary career achievements.
- He has been seen wearing Patek Philippe watches on more occasions than other watch brands.
- For instance, Lampard was spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A during pre-season for the 2019-20 English Premier League.
- He also wore one during a match between Everton and Chelsea on August 6.
- Finally, Lampard has been seen wearing the classic Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Chronograph 5370P on one of his days off
11) Sir Paul McCartney (And The Beatles)
Believe it or not, the Beatles' spiritual journeys didn’t dampen their taste for luxury watches. Paul McCartney famously joked with John Lennon before songwriting sessions, “Let’s write a swimming pool,” hoping the song would make enough to afford one.
And we get it – you'd need royalties from a hit like "Yesterday" to afford iconic watches from Patek Philippe.
- John Lennon owned a revered Patek Philippe Ref. 2499, which was sold at Sotheby’s for nearly $4 million.
- Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, on the other hand, are often spotted wearing the underrated but equally exclusive Patek Philippe Aquanaut. This model, a less flashy cousin of the Gérald Genta-designed Nautilus, debuted in 1997.
- Paul also often wears the Aquanaut Ref 5165A. He wore it on his wedding day, on the cover of Rolling Stone, and during “Carpool Karaoke” with James Corden. It’s the perfect accessory for a rock legend who still appreciates the finer things in life.
12) Mark Wahlberg
With a net worth of $400 million, it’s safe to say that exclusive Patek Phillippe watches aren’t out of Mark Wahlberg’s budget. That has been proven by his extensive collection of luxury timepieces, including:
- Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G-010: Mark Wahlberg was seen wearing the Patek Philippe Nautilus many times. This is a luxurious watch fully set with diamonds, showcasing his affinity for high-end timepieces.
- Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus: Wahlberg has also been photographed wearing the Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, a highly sought-after and hyped watch in recent years.
- Additionally, Mark Wahlberg has been spotted wearing the Patek Philippe Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 5207G-001 and the Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Haut Artisanat 6002R-001, both rare and exquisite models.
Conclusion
Known for being a symbol of luxury, it’s no wonder why so many Patek Philippe watches have graced the wrists of the world's most influential celebrities. The celebrity endorsement makes these watches even more opulent and exclusive than they already are.
Now that you’ve read our list, what's your favourite Patek Philippe sighting?
