Jeff Bezos, Wally Funk and the other passengers on the Blue Origin shuttle wore customized Omega Speedmasters on top of their jumpsuit sleeves. Photo: Getty Images
We wholeheartedly concur that power is what causes the world to go around. Practically speaking, self-belief has much to do with respect to power. Like it or not, your appearance and possessions significantly influence your confidence in general. The subtle sense of elegance thus brings about that inner assurance.
Your outfits, cars, and, notably, your timepieces establish the strength of your authority as well as confidence far before you even begin a conversation. Generally, a watch serves more purposes than just keeping time, and the appropriate wristwatch signals your authority.
Learn more about the most prominent individuals in the world and their timepieces:
President of Ukraine
Given the present state of affairs between his nation and Russia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the 6th and reigning President of Ukraine, is among the most talked-about leaders today. Let’s all pray for an end to this horrifying invasion, all the wars and the dark chapters of our history. However, before the conflict, he appeared to be a watch enthusiast with several watches in his collection.
In one of the photos, the president was seen sporting a TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 watch. It has a steel black PVD casing enclosing a chronograph on a black display with skeletonized elements.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 Skeleton chronograph is unmistakably a watch born from an obsession with mechanical accuracy and a love for fast cars. The skeletonized dial, which shows the caliber of an automated Chrono, a 39-jewel movement via a complicated stylistic design employing black, white, and silver with bursts of red, resembles a portal into the mind of a Swiss designer who moonlights as a race car driver. A date aperture is between the hours of three and four on the dial.
Before the tragic war in Ukraine started, current president of the country Volodymyr Zelenskyj; was spotted with a 45mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Calibre Heuer 01 in stainless steel featuring a black PVD case that surrounds a skeletonised black dial with chronograph feature. Photo: Getty Images
The structure of the customizable casing is built of numerous distinct materials that are placed on top of each other. On the center of the casing, the edges of the lugs, the case back, as well as the black titanium-brushed stainless steel boasts a subtle brush touch. The bezel, which has an etched gray tachymetric display, is made of similar material and has the same polish.
Stainless steel with a satin treatment is used for the buttons and crown. Rubber grips on the piece’s crown give grip when winding and adjusting the timepiece. In order to complement the case, the Chrono pushers are made of identical black titanium carbide-treated steel.
Prime Minister of Cambodia
Hun Sen, the leader of the Cambodian state and among the world’s longest-serving politicians, has a remarkable timepiece collection. He has been the country’s prime minister since 1985.
He appears to be a lover of the Patek Philippe company, as he has been sported wearing several watches. The Grandmaster Chime is one of the renowned and luxurious Patek Philippe watches in his collection. Many people, including the Hun Sen himself, consider the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime to be the best watch.
The Grandmaster Chime is the first double-faced timepiece made by Patek Philippe, which can be worn with either dial facing upwards. The case is made of 18k rose gold and is elaborately carved. It measures 47 mm wide and 16.1 mm in height.
The time dial and the calendar dial display all of the intricacies. Each dial was made with a solid 18k gold disk. The present time or date, which are the two details that are most frequently sought, are displayed on both dials because this watch can be worn with either dial facing up.
The prime minister of Cambodia since 1985 Hun Sen wears the seven pieces limited 47mm rose gold Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, by many regarded as the ultimate wristwatch. The double-faced masterpiece took more than 100,000 hours over eight years to develop, produce and assembly. Just the movement itself required 60,000 hours to perfect. Photo: Hunsencambodia
The dial on the calendar surface is very legible. Four subdials with conventional displays encircle the central, gold-framed, four-digit annual indicator. The month is presented at three o’clock, the date and leap year cycle are displayed at six o’clock, and the day of the week is indicated at nine o’clock. The time is shown at 12:00 on the 24-hour and 60-minute subdials. The calendar excludes the four-digit year and advances quickly and simultaneously. This is crucial regarding the date because the date repetition needs precise information, especially in the moments prior to and after midnight.
The mechanical wind movement has 32 bridges, 20 complexities, and 1,366 parts. It vibrates at an odd speed of 25,200 mph (3.5 Hz). In addition to the exclusive case-reverser technology, the movement has other unique elements, such as an alarm function with a time struck. This method utilizes hour, quarter-hour, plus minute striking to audibly convey a specified alarm time using the minute repeater’s chime approach. Moreover, the reoccurring mechanism receives date information from the perpetual calendar via the date repeater.
King of Sweden
Carl XVI Gustaf, the current King of Sweden, doesn’t exaggerate when it comes to timepieces. While most people expect him to wear an Audemars Piguet or Rolex watch, he actually owns a somewhat surprising clock, the Hublot MDM Geneve. It features a black dial as well as a quartz movement.
Unquestionably, this Hublot MDM Geneve is a stylish and distinctive timepiece. The watch is just crystalline, with its rubber band, matte, refined steel case, and steel bezel. The rubber strap’s unique stature is secured by its specific design, which makes it perspiration, corrosion, and wear-resistant, in addition to being flexible and watertight.
The 74 year old king of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf, is wearing a vintage two-tone 32mm Hublot MDM Geneve in stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, featuring a black dial with a quartz movement. The King ascended the throne on the death of his grandfather, King Gustaf VI Adolf, 15 September 1973 since his father died 1947 in an airplane crash when Carl Gustaf was only nine months old.
The 12 steel screws surrounding the bezel give it character and function as hour markers. Moreover, this timepiece with a porthole motif has a subtle urbaneness and an enticing raw charm. Because of this, Hublot is the everyday timepiece with tons of personality.
Carlo Crocco, an Italian businessman who formed MDM Genève and introduced the first timepiece called Hublot from the French term for “porthole,” created Hublot in 1980. When the company unveiled its debut timepiece, it made an unheard-of coupling of rubber straps and gold. It was the very first expensive piece featuring a rubber strap.
Joe Biden
The official swearing-in of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. president took place on January 2, 2021, a significant day in American history. However, the idea that Joe Biden is indeed a watch enthusiast isn’t something that is frequently mentioned.
Generally, Biden has worn a range of watches during his political career on multiple occasions and during work-related tasks. It has now reached a level at which most watch enthusiasts worldwide note and compliment him on his superb selection of watches. As a result, we will be looking more closely at the impressive watches in President Biden’s extensive wristwatch collection.
- Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial
On multiple occasions, the gorgeous Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial has been seen on US President Joe Biden’s wrist. While holding presidential events, it is among his go-to watches while holding presidential events, and he frequently wears it in his office or casual outfits. The timepiece itself has a highly timeless and adaptable style, which makes it an ideal option as an item for daily use.
The 46th President of the United States of America Joe Biden, wears a 41mm Omega Seamaster Diver 300m Co-Axial in stainless steel. The blue ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel surrounds a blue dial that is contrasted by red ‘Seamaster’ lettering and a tip-red second hand. There is a helium-escape valv at 10 o’clock, which is very characteristic for the Seamaster. Photo: Getty Images
The watch’s blue dial complements the color of the bezel. It features a recognizable ocean design with a structure of seductive, harmonious waves. This dial is embellished with skeleton sword indexes, geometrical hour markings, and a date aperture at the 3 o’clock position. The timepiece surface is additionally shielded from damage by a sapphire crystal coating. Besides, the owner can see the dial clearly and unobstructed, thanks to the anti-reflective treatments applied to this piece of crystal.
Furthermore, the timepiece has an OMEGA 1538 movement inside. This quartz accurate movement has a rhodium-plated finishing that is both elegant and lustrous. It has a battery life that extends to 42 months, which is excellent. Given that this timepiece is a part of the most renowned dive series, it naturally has a fantastic water-resistant rating of up to 300 meters.
- Rolex Datejust with a blue dial
The stunning Rolex Datejust 41 is another outstanding timepiece in President Biden’s collection. This is unique, particularly considering that the Rolex Day-Date is often linked with Oval Office leaders. During the 1960s, this trend was born as President Lyndon Johnson was photographed sporting a golden Day-Date timepiece. When he later gave certain Rolex Day-Date watches to his cabinet members, the piece’s association with the White House was rapidly cemented. Since then, the Rolex Day-Date has gained widespread recognition as the “President’s watch,” therefore, Biden’s decision to wear the Datejust 41 is very unexpected.
The 46th and current president of the United States of America Joe Biden, is wearing a stainless steel 41mm Rolex Datejust with a blue dial and a jubilee bracelet. A member of the Democratic Party, Biden served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the United States Senate from 1973 to 2009. Photo: Getty Images
The 41mm Oystersteel casing houses this Rolex Datejust, worn in conjunction with an Oystersteel Jubilee bracelet. The Jubilee bracelet features polished exterior connections and refined middle links, unlike the watch’s casing, which has a fully glossy appearance. The Rolex Datejust 41 benefits from this aesthetically appealing combination of surfaces. A spotlessly refined solid bezel that serves as the timepiece face’s shield is likewise located on the front of the casing.
- Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” Chronograph
President Biden also owns OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. In 2017, a photograph of President Biden sporting this piece appeared on an American magazine cover. In addition, he was frequently seen last year wearing it on his wrist while performing his obligations as the 46th U.S president.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr is wearing a 42mm Omega Speedmaster Professional “Moonwatch” Chronograph in stainless steel with a tachymetric bezel and a black dial. This is one of the most classic timepieces ever made and was the first watch ever worn by an astronaut walking the moon, on the 20th of July in 1969, hence the name ‘Moonwatch’. Photo: Getty Images
The 42mm stainless steel casing and complementing three-link steel band are features of this Omega Speedmaster timepiece. The watch’s revolving tachymeter bezel, which has a black inlay composed of scratch-resistant ceramic, stands out clearly against the sleek, all-silver surface. It is also embellished with 3 concealed sub-dials for the 60-second, 30-minute, and 12-hour Chrono registers, as well as rectangular hourly indexes and slim pencil markers. Moreover, a Hesalite crystal protects this dial as well, preventing scratches on the watch’s surface.
Barack Obama
The citizens of the US and the rest of the globe will never forget Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Thanks to his statesmanlike demeanor and occasionally bizarre sense of humor, he will be remembered forever. This is also particularly considering that he was the nation’s first black president.
However, as is the case with most Presidents, a lot of individuals are curious about the type of timepiece a leader of that caliber sports! Obama, on the other hand, naturally intended to be viewed as a man of the people when in his office. He frequently wore US-made, far more affordable, and simple timepieces.
Nevertheless, it appears that situations have shifted a little since he became a private person and that he’s yielded to Rolex’s appeal. He was spotted wearing a beautiful dress piece from Rolex just a few years ago while watching the Invictus Games in Toronto with Prince Harry. This wristwatch was the Cellini model 50509.
The former president of the United States of America, 59 year old Barack Obama, who during his period (succeeded by Trump) also was the first African-American president, wears a 43mm Rolex Cellini in 18 white gold with a white dial.
The white gold Rolex Cellini Ref. 50509 is precisely the type of high-end timepiece many have been yearning to see on Obama’s wrist. Like the head of state, the watch has a pristine white dial, 3 hands, basic hour markings, and a stunning serrated bezel. It is also elegant, composed, and attractive. On the contrary, there isn’t a time zone, moon phase, or date, and at 39mm, it isn’t big or noticeable. Even so, this piece is the greatest in discretion and quality.
All in all, it is a Rolex; each discrete element has obviously been painstakingly designed. Besides, a unidirectional self-winding perpetual wheel featuring a 50-meter water resistance flaring screw-down wound crown is located within the watch.
Vladimir Putin
The watches worn by great leaders, including Churchill, Biden, and Obama, provide an uncommon window into the characters that drive politics. Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, is no different. Putin owns one of the most extravagant and varied timepiece collections among world presidents, especially when you consider that many of the pieces cost far beyond his yearly income.
One of the watches the Russian president is mostly seen wearing is the Blancpain Grande Date Aqua Lung. Even though it is nearly 17 years old, the Russian President still wears it to date. The politician possesses the stainless steel reference, which is a special version from the Léman line. With a 40mm casing that is only 11.4mm thick, this Aqualung is reminiscent of antique Blancpain dive pieces.
The current president of Russia Vladimir Putin, is wearing the 2005 pieces limited and discontinued 40mm Blancpain Grande Date Aqua Lung in stainless steel, featuring a black dial on a leather strap. Putin is the second-longest current serving European president after Belorussia’s Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Getty Images
The panoramic date variation, or “Grande Date,” at six o’clock was one addition to the initial model. Given that he has been photographed donning it while writing statutes or attending political functions, this seems to be Putin’s “formal” pick.
This Blancpain Grande Date Aqua Lung features scratch-resistant sapphire in the case back and crystal, and its interior and exterior faces have an anti-reflective treatment. Black Arabic number and baton hour pointer markings, illuminated dot minute/seconds indicators, and steel epee indexes are affixed to the dial.
In addition, the watch has a centralized sweeping second hand, and the huge date may be seen in twin display openings at 6 o’clock. It features a 72-hour power reserve at the maximum wind and is waterproof up to 100 meters (330 ft). The dial, movement, and 11.5 mm in thickness casing are all marked.
The manual self-winding automated Blancpain caliber 6950 movement in this Blancpain Leman Big Date “Vladimir Putin” is rhodium-plated and embellished with Cotes de Geneve. A stress absorber system and 35 gems were used in its construction. It features a monometallic balancing that can be set to five different positions, as well as a straight-line gear escapement. It also has a twin barrel as well as a self-compensating smooth balancing spring. Moreover, the system’s vibrating rate is 28,800 vph (or 4 Hz).
Apart from the Blancpain Grande Date Aqua Lung, another favorite watch in Putin’s collection is the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase. Overall, a maximum of 500 components of the model 5039, including the current piece, were reportedly manufactured in yellow gold from 1996 until 2007.
Vladimir Putin wearing a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase. Photo: Getty Images
This classic Patek Philippe perpetual calendar uses the lauded micro-rotor caliber 240. It is also used in numerous other intricate variants to show the date, the days of the week, the month, leap years, an AM/PM marker, as well as the moon phase. Moreover, the hobnail (Clou de Paris) motif on the bezel adds to the company’s signature classicism, which is displayed in full on the watch’s 36mm circular casing.
Crown Prince of Ajman
Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, is the leader of the Ajman emirates and a representative of the UAE Supreme Council of the Union. He is Ajman’s tenth ruler. On September 6, 1981, Humaid bin Rashid succeeded his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi III. Before then, he had been the deputy leader since 1960.
Like all other influential leaders with remarkable watches symbolizing their stature, the Prince of Ajman isn’t an exception. One of the most renowned and, perhaps, his favorite timepiece is the rare Cosmograph Daytona Rolex “Paul Neman” ref 6264.
Ammar IV Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi who is the Crown Prince of Ajman, wears a very rare 40mm Cosmograph Daytona Rolex “Paul Neman” in 18k yellow gold with a green leather strap. Very few 6264 Rolex models in yellow gold have a Paul Newman dial and this black dial is usually referred to as the “John Player Special”, referring to the famous Lotus 79 Formula 1 car that won both the pilots’ and constructors’ championship. Photo: AJammar
This watch is regarded as the definitive advancement of the Daytona pump pushers. It is the transitory piece connecting the two major eras in the heritage of the mechanical wound Daytona. Besides, it was only produced in small quantities between the end of the 1960s and the start of the 1970s. The casing, which has pump pushers, is an exact replica of the renowned Rolex chronograph’s initial model. Besides, the watch has the same caliber 727 as the models 6263 and 6265, subsequent screw-down pusher variants.
A small number of the 6264 were created in yellow gold, despite the majority of them being constructed of stainless steel. Only 10 copies of the 18k yellow gold 6264 exist, making it a remarkable rarity.
For the world of collectors, its arrival on the global market is a significant and thrilling event. Nevertheless, these items are frequently the crown jewels and the lynchpin of some of the most illustrious personal collections. They stand for the pinnacle in the pursuit of classic Rolex Daytona timepieces.
Prince of Johor
The successor and the first-in-line to inherit the throne of Johor is the Tunku Mahkota, or Crown Prince of Johor. He is the oldest child of Raja Zarith Sofiah, the Permaisuri of Johor, as well as the present Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail. He is also the Johor Sultan Iskandar’s and the Perak Sultan Idris Shah II’s grandchild.
During most of his public appearances, the prince has been sported wearing remarkable timepieces on his wrist. Not only are these watches valuable, but they are also among the most sought-after in the market.
Overall, these are two of the Prince’s renowned pieces in his collection:
- Rare Richard Mille RM 002 V2 ‘Military Edition’
This watch shares the same distinctive appearance as other Richard Mille clocks, making it easy to spot them from a great distance. The helix screws connecting the casing together, the distinctive sunken, satin-finished casing edges, and the iconic Richard Mille tonneau case design are all present. The visual characteristics of Richard Mille’s pieces are so distinctive that you can readily identify them just by looking at the case side. On other timepieces, this is typically the least fascinating portion of the piece, although Richard Mille’s distinctive case structure and polish make the view distinctly appealing.
HRH Crown Prince of Johor is during his workout wearing a very rare titanium tourbillon Richard Mille RM 002 V2 ‘Military Edition’. Photo: HRH Crown Prince Of Johor
The 18k white golden RM002-V2 is only 12.4millimeters thick and is 38mm wide. These measures might surprise you since this watch appears incredibly thick in images, but it is actually quite slim. You’ll see from the side view that the whole casing, comprising the front and rear sapphire crystals, is curled to grip the wrist in addition to being just thick. Besides, the ergonomic addition provides a watch that is incredibly comfortable to wear.
The hand-wound caliber RM002-V2, as its name suggests, powers this Richard Mille watch. This movement’s creative utilization of carbon nanofiber is among its defining characteristics. The movement also has lovely hand polishing and an outstanding 78-hour power reserve. Due to the display casing’s blend of cutting-edge and conventional finishing methods, the appearance from the rear is distinctive.
The profundity of the “floating” dial also contributes to the perceptual impression of thickness. The Arabic numbers are engraved onto a second crystal that is just below the curled sapphire crystal that shields the indexes and other dials. As a result, the distinctive parts of the timepiece are completely visible without compromising readability. Moreover, the tourbillon, the carbon fiber baseplate, and other features may all be seen while quickly viewing the time.
- Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph
We are all aware of how excellent of an item this Patek Philippe chronograph has been ever since the Nautilus line debuted in 1976 and has remained timeless.
The 40.5 mm casing of this piece makes it the ideal size and comfortable timepiece. The black gradient dial is essentially an ash brown or smoky gray that changes hue depending on the surroundings. The accents of the monocounter chrono-white watch and the brightly colored rose gold-fitted indexes create the perfect complement.
Tunku Ismail Idris, who is the Crown Prince of the state of Johor in Malaysia and heir apparent to the throne of Johor, wears a 40,5mm Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980/1R-001 in 18k rose gold. Photo: HRH Crown Prince Of Johor
Eight-hour markers composed of 18k rose gold are added to the attractive brown theme dial. The hourly and minute hands are made of 18k rose gold, while the accents shine at night. Besides, they have a leafy shape.
The Patek Philippe Chronograph caliber CH 28-520 C, which incorporates a 12-hour monocounter Chrono, is what technically powers the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Thirteen bridges, 35 jewels, and 327 painstakingly handcrafted pieces make up the caliber. Furthermore, the caliber has a 55-hour power reserve and, when completely wound, beats at a speed of 28,800 mph.
Prince of Brunei
Prince Abdul Mateen, the fourth child of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, is incredibly well-liked throughout Asia, as seen by his over two million Instagram followers. But what do you suppose this prince, who has been drawing attention with his photos of himself riding a horse and living a military life, enjoys wearing on his wrist? Well, prestige wristwatches seem to be his favorite.
Moreover, it is not surprising that Prince Mateen has luxurious preferences, given that he comes from among the wealthiest families worldwide. On several instances, he has been spotted wearing a wide variety of valuable watches, including various Patek Philippe World Time ref 5131/1P-001.
Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen wearing a Patek Philippe World Time ref 5131/1P-001.
This watch comes in an enamel cloisonne dial and is made of 950 platinum. It boasts a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal featuring anti-glare treatments and an embedded five-link 950 platinum band with a dual deployant fastening. On the left-side casing bracelet, there is a rectangle pusher lever placed at 10 o’clock that triggers the 24-hour GMT chapter circle and changes the time zone.
On the other hand, the rotating crown is covered. The city ring, as well as the 24-hour ring, also revolve an hour counter-clockwise with every press of the hour display, representing one time zone, while the hour index moves one hour.
The manual, automated, self-winding Patek Philippe 240 HU movement of this Patek Philippe World Time is rhodium-plated and embellished with fausses cotes. It has 33 jewels, 239 parts, a Gyromax balancing wheel that can be changed for temperature, isochronism, and five positions, a self-compensating Breguet flat balancing spring, as well as a 22K gold off-center mini-rotor which vibrates at 21,600 vph (3 Hz). Moreover, the piece is inscribed with the Mark of Geneva certifying body.
Emir of Qatar
Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad is the closest member of the Thani royal family. He is the third child of the Emir and his second wife, Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al Missned, as well as the fifth son overall of the erstwhile Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
We all know how well-dressed the royals are. They carefully consider their watch selections, just as they do in their clothing choices, and Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad is not an exception. It thus makes sense that he would be spotted donning some of the most valuable and unique timepieces available. One of his favorite watches we’ll look at is the Richard Mille RM27-01 Tourbillon “Rafel Nadal”.
Sheikh Joaan is wearing the Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon “Rafael Nadal” Photo: Getty Images
In 2013, Richard Mille introduced the Tourbillon RM 27-01, which was also produced in collaboration with Rafael Nadal. It is a unique design that pushes the notions of strength and lightness to their ultimate extremes.
On the other hand, a technical and structural accomplishment of this watch is the RM27-01 caliber. This amazing caliber can remain suspended inside its case under more than 5,000 G accelerations.
In general, the complicated, one-of-a-kind structure of a Richard Mille watch is the result of his attempt to keep the movement completely levitated in the middle of its case. Richard Mille tried to include systems for suspended work into the timepiece sector while requiring a few millimeters of room. Following months of labor, the movement artists for the brand offered this avant-garde idea a tangible reality. As a result, it was undoubtedly recognized as among the best cutting-edge models of traditional architecture in recent times.
Princess of Monaco
Luxury timepieces and race vehicles are both seen as big-boy toys. Charlene, the princess of Monaco, has always been known to enjoy racing as a hobby. She waved the French Tricolore to signify the beginning of the 24 Hours of Le Man’s event in France and also attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Grand Prix again for the second time in December 2019. She always seems to be having a great time at the Grand Prix in Monaco.
On the other hand, the Princess appears to have entered the realm of upscale timepieces as well, as seen by her appearance in December. A Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic timepiece featuring a red jasper and diamond-set dial was resting on her wrist. This goes without saying that Richard Mille is among the most luxurious watch companies on the planet.
Throwback to December 2019 during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when 42 year old Princess of Monaco and a former Olympic swimmer Charlene (Lynette Wittstock) wore a rare RM 07-01 in white ceramic where the dial has been set with jewels and red diamonds. Charlene began her swimming career 1996 and competed for South Africa (she was born in Zimbabwe) at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with her team finishing fifth in 4×100 relay. She retired from professional swimming in 2007 and is today married to Albert II, the reigning Prince of Monaco.
The novel (internally produced caliber CRMA2, a fully skeletonized mechanical movement created especially for the RM 07-01) is the core of this remarkable watch. This same CRMA2 has a baseplate and bridges made of 5th-grade titanium, a variable-inertia harmony for maintaining precise long-term efficiency, and a rotor made of 5N 18K red gold with varying geometry. These features allow the user to adjust the rotor’s rotary velocity in accordance with their activity, which optimizes the winding of the barrel greater spinning. Furthermore, the classic mechanism is replaced with a brand-new, trademarked crown structure that is hard to remove or break. This thus offers additional protection against the stresses of everyday life because it is no longer directly linked to the inside of the movement.
The RM 07-01 has a power reserve of roughly 50 hours thanks to this time-tracking mechanism, which provides an excellent balance of performance and efficiency and is a noteworthy achievement for a women’s movement. The RM 07-01’s skeletonized movement, with its balancing set at 6 o’clock, excellently displays the technical proficiency contained while also showcasing the attention to detail put into the movement’s high-grade finishing. The movement’s crafted, chamfered, and refined faces are blended with a striking, deep black PVD coat of the plate and bridges.
In addition, the RM 07-01 sparkles with its extraordinary technical excellence, as well as with the sensuous and curvy contours of its tonneau-shaped casing style and its dial’s center-set gem. These components, along with the liquid droplet-shaped indices, combined with the movement’s forms in a particularly exquisite approach, perfectly encapsulating Richard Mille’s style of manufacturing in the twenty-first century.
President of China
Xi Jinping, the President of the Republic of China, has amassed billions via his numerous business ventures throughout the years. Nonetheless, it doesn’t appear as if he has ever given much thought to the timepiece he wears every day.
The General Secretary of China is not just following political lines. The almost tiny Omega Constellation is typical of East Asia’s liking for small timepieces. After all, what purpose is the big diamond-encrusted Hublot watch?
The president of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jingpin, is wearing a Omega Constellation in stainless steel with a blue grey dial, featuring a quartz movement. Jingpin is also the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the Central Military Commission since 2012. He has held the presidency of his country since 2013. Photo: Getty Images
Well, Xi Jinping was seen donning an Omega Constellation while attending the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit in Japan. It sports a blue dial designed in the traditional Pie Pan manner and influenced by the original Constellation variant from 1952. The piece features a new three-row bracelet that matches the casing and bezel. The center links are elegantly curved and composed of stainless steel.
Vice President of Equatorial Guinea
Given that the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, is well renowned for his showmanship and glamor, his timepiece collection will undoubtedly have a substantial amount of gold or diamonds. The timepieces he wears are items that the majority of us are unlikely to be able to acquire since, of course, money isn’t an issue for him. This is evident by the president’s favorite and valuable watch, Jacob and Co. Brilliant Flying Tourbillon, which features white diamonds and is only limited to 18 pieces.
Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the 2nd president of Equatorial Guinea, is wearing the 18 pieces limited Jacob and Co. ‘Brilliant Flying Tourbillon White Diamonds’. The 47mm 18k white gold case of the Brilliant Flying Tourbillon is completely invisibly set with baguette-cut diamonds that covers the front and back of the timepiece and the dial is invisibly set with baguette-cut diamonds. ‘Ivisibly set’ means that no supporting metal between the stones appears, which makes the stones seem bigger – an extremely challenging task. Photo: Teodoro Nguema
This Brilliant Flying Tourbillon White Diamonds 47 mm watch features 170 baguette white diamonds in an 18K white golden casing and 146 baguette-cut white diamonds in the dial. Besides being Swiss-manufactured, other features that make it exceptional include a mechanical winding mechanism, a power reserve of about 100 meters when entirely wound, and a pin-buckled 18K white alligator leather bracelet.
Sultan of Kelantan
Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan, the former Malaysian king, is not only a renowned leader but also a great watch lover. His taste for popular and valuable timepieces is just out of this world. But while he has been sported wearing different watches on various instances, the one piece that is most likely to grab your attention is the Jacob and Co. Astronomia Tourbillon “Black Gold” limited edition. It features a darkened gold and also comes in a sapphire crystal casing.
This 50mm of the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon – Black Gold is made of 18K gold. The 4 sapphire crystal apertures that are evenly spaced through the edge of each variation’s casing give a clear sight of the four-arm straight movement caliber in the middle. The balancing wheel, hairspring, escaping wheel, as well as many other significant parts are included in the triple-axis tourbillon. Besides, a fresh complexity is connected to every arm. Due to their innovative architecture and craftsmanship, two of the complexities have been granted patents. At the same time, the remaining two are unique pieces of art that showcase Jacob & Co.’s fine artistry.
The earlier Malaysian king, who is now the sultan of Kelantan; Muhammad V, wears a Jacob and Co. Astronomia Tourbillon ‘Black Gold’ featuring a blackened gold and sapphire crystal case where the four satellites of the dial turn it around in 10 minutes. It is a gravitational triple-axis tourbillon watch, which is unusual in the watch business, with a limited edition of just 18 pieces worldwide. Photo: Getty Images
The functions of this Jacob and Co. Astronomia Tourbillon watch include seconds, minutes, and hours. It also features Roman number hourly indicators and a clear dial featuring blue indexes. On the other hand, it has a water resistance rating to a depth of 50 meters (or 165 feet).
The casing is also made of 18k white gold with a black leather strap, whereas the bezel is fixed in 18k white gold. Moreover, the power reserve of the Jacob & Co. Calibre JCAM10 Manual Winding movement is about 60 hours and has 365 components, 42 Jewels, while beating at 21600 vph.
King of Eswatini
King Mswati III is the sovereign king of underprivileged Eswatini (former Swaziland). He became the youngest ruler in the world during that time when he was inaugurated on April 25, 1986, just at the age of 18.
Besides his life as the people’s leader, Mswati is also well known for amassing luxurious and high-end timepieces. As evidenced by the fact that he owns several of their pieces, the King, who has fifteen wives, appears to have a soft spot for the Jacob & Co pieces.
The two of the Jacob & Co watches in his collection include;
- Jacob & Co. Brilliant Art Deco Blue Sapphire
The fine jewelry, gemstone finding, gem-setting, plus high manufacturing competence of Jacob & Co. are showcased in this contemporary, gorgeous piece for all the significant milestones in a woman’s life. Despite being a female watch, the Jacob & Co. Brilliant Art Deco Blue Sapphire on the king’s wrist seems adorable.
Initially, ladies who desired automatic watches had to settle for modified men’s timepieces for way too long. As a result, this Brilliant line was created by Jacob & Co. for those women who value high-quality mechanical movements and desires something lovely to decorate their wrists.
The Brilliant Skeleton Series’s 18K gold casings, internal bezels, as well as crowns are covertly studded with baguette-cut gemstones. Typically, the crown surface comprises a rose-cut stone. Anti-reflective sapphire crystals that surround the watch’s face and back allow the wonderfully skeletonized movements to be seen in all their glory.
On the other hand, the most exquisite sapphire crystals reveal the intricate components of the mechanism, such as the rotors, gears, balances, bridges, and barrels. This makes skeletonized pieces beautiful without dials. Also, the middle leaf-shaped indexes, which display the hours and minutes, hover above the mechanical beauty. The 46-hour power reserve of the JCAM01 movement displays the age-old technique of skeletonization.
Pologny king Mswati III of Eswatini, is yet again seen with a Jacob and Co. This time it’s a 47mm piece unique Brilliant Art Deco Blue Sapphire womens watch, in 18k white gold set with 219 baguette blue sapphires, a crown with a rose cut blue sapphire and 48 white baguette diamonds. The skeletonized dial features a one-minute flying tourbillon. Photo: Swazi Royal Leeches
In terms of skeletonizing, a long-standing practice in craftsmanship. However, the tricky part is to almost completely transparentize the movement without affecting its durability, accuracy, or efficiency. Since the watchmakers at Jacob & Co. have been skeletonizing movements for years, they know how much to remove and from where. Thus, the final outcome is a practically transparent movement designed to enhance this tiny machine’s elegance on the wrist.
Among the few companies with the authority to produce beautiful jewelry and expensive timepieces is Jacob & Co. The diamond and gems sector is a conservative society that mostly relies on personal connections. It takes credibility and deep ties to get the finest diamonds and jewels, but fortunately, Jacob & Co. has partnerships that have lasted for decades.
For this reason, Jacob & Co. has accessibility to the finest resources of diamonds and stones available elsewhere in the world. The Fleurs de Jardin, among other gem-set clocks, calls for exacting consideration in selecting gems for a grade, cutting, purity, and complementary color. This may take several months or even years, based on the exact hues required.
- Jacob and Co. Billionaire ‘Ashoka’
The Jacob & Co. Billionaire timepiece has gained notoriety since its debut in 2015 as the piece that everyone desires and costs more than $18 million. The Billionaire, a one-of-a-kind item that only exists globally, is encrusted with Emerald-Cut Diamonds that total roughly 260 karats. Just one Billionaire Ashoka has been produced by Jacob & Co and is an original piece.
Except for the rose-cut white diamond on the crown, the piece is entirely adorned with Ashoka diamonds, along with the casing, band, and clasp. This wonderfully distinctive piece weighs more than 188 carats in total.
Polygyny king Mswati III who has 15 wives and rules over Eswatini (earlier Swaziland), wears yet another Jacob & Co watch: This time it’s the 18k white gold Jacob and Co. Billionaire ‘Ashoka’ set with totally 302 emerald-cut baguette diamonds. Photo: Royal Swazi Leeches
Ashoka magnificent, exclusive diamond slice was developed by William Goldberg and is named in honor of King Ashoka Maurya, a renowned warrior. He was one of India’s leading monarchs from the 3rd century. It is a very uncommon diamond featuring a rectangular design, curved edges, and 62 finely sliced facets. Hence, the Billionaire Ashoka is an incredibly unique jewel since less than one percent of all raw diamonds have the ability to become one.
Limited to Jacob & Co., the Billionaire Ashoka’s 53x40mm white golden casing features a skeletonized tourbillon movement. Each surface has been perfectly chamfered, refined, and polished. Also, this manual wind watch has a remarkable power reserve of 72 hours and is practically transparent.
According to history, the first Ashoka diamond could help “erase grief.” Therefore, to spread happiness, Jacob & Co. invented the Billionaire Ashoka.
- Rolex GMT-Master II “SARU”
In addition to Jacob & Co watches, the king appears to have a liking for the Rolex watches. He has been sported severally wearing a very unique 40mm Rolex GMT-Master II “SARU” featuring 18k yellow gold.
This watch is covered in diamonds right from the bezel through the bracelet and is the ideal celebration timepiece. The casing is made of yellow gold and measures 40 millimeters wide. It also features a monobloc central case, a screw-down case back, and a rotating crown.
King Mswati III of Eswatini, who has 15 wives, wears a rare 40mm Rolex GMT-Master II “SARU” I’m 18k yellow gold. The timepiece has been set with 76 diamonds on the case and 23 diamonds, 18 sapphires and 18 rubies on the bezel. Photo: Swazi Royal Leeches
In addition, the lugs are encrusted in 76 magnificent diamonds, and the bezel is adorned with 23 diamonds, 18 rubies, and 18 sapphires in the well-known Rolex Pepsi style. The dial is also black, featuring gold Mercedes markers, a gold GMT indicator, index hour indexes, and a date aperture.
The self-winding 3186 caliber, which boasts a 50-hour power reserve, a second 24-hour display, and date functions, powers this Rolex GMT-Master II “SARU.” Moreover, the case is worn with a fold-over buckle yellow gold oyster band with a middle link set with diamonds. It also has up to 100 meters (330 feet) of water resistance.
The King of Bahrain
Without a doubt, the Bahrain Royal House possesses some beautiful timepieces, both common and unique. Simply put, you wouldn’t expect very little from them. For this reason, Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, appears to have a soft spot for the Patek Philippe watches. He has been sported wearing the unique World Time ‘Manama Bahrain Edition’ from time to time.
The king of Bahrain Hamad Bin Isa al Khalifa, is wearing a 38,5mm Patek Philippe World Time ‘Manama Bahrain Edition’ in 18k rose gold with a red white dial and a brown leather strap. This timepiece is limited to 25 pieces, made for Bahraini retailer to celebrate the brands 50th year in the country, and features a hand-guilloched red centre dial that has been matched with the Bahraini flag. The 24-hour city ring includes the capital Manama instead of the standard timezone of Moscow. Photo: Getty Images
Typically, the global time complexity has been linked to Patek Philippe for a very long time and continues to be among the company’s trademark complications. The current white gold version of the ref. 5230 differs from all other variants. This is because it was created as part of a special limited version of 25 units for the Bahrain Jewellery Centre, a Patek Philippe store in Bahrain, to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary in the nation.
As a result, Manama, the city of Bahrain, is highlighted in red on the 24-hour town ring rather than Moscow, the conventional timezone. Besides, the dial features a red hand-guilloched center dial that complements the color of the Bahraini flag. Also, the piece’s internal movement is the same micro-rotor Caliber 240-HU that powers normal models for 48 hours.
Former King of Spain
Juan Carlos I, the previous King of Spain, who ruled from 1975 to 2014, is a popular watch enthusiast. A Richard Mille RM009 watch he was initially spotted wearing has a unique past.
The RM009 Tourbillon Felipe Massa timepiece is unquestionably the most important Richard Mille timepiece. It was the very first Richard Mille watch to be ultra-lightweight and has since become a distinguishing hallmark of the company. Additionally, the fact that the RM009 is absurdly cool and fits like a fantasy on the wrist assists in the making up for its strangeness and flaws.
In addition, this RM009, which was first launched in 2005, weighs about 28g, excluding a strap. It marks a milestone even if subsequent Richard Mille pieces have since surpassed it in terms of weight, most especially the RM 27 line created for tennis great Rafael Nadal, which comprises the 13g RM 27-01. Besides being the first, it differs from modern ultra-light Richard Mille pieces in that its casing is not composed of carbon fiber composite.
The former king of Spain Juan Carlos I, wears a 25 pieces limited Richard Mille RM009 Tourbillon “Felipe Massa”, maybe the most significant Richard Mille ever made since it was the very first Richard Mille wristwatch that was ultra-light (28g) It is made from ALUSIC metal, which is a mix of aluminum and silicium carbide particles, forged in a high-speed centrifugal furnace and gives extreme lightness and resilience to the watch. This model was released in 2005. Photo: Getty Images
Typically, this watch was designed for Felipe Massa, the Brazilian Formula one racing driver who, at the time, was the company’s first ambassador, along with a number of other Richard Mille timepieces from the mid-2000s. Mr. Massa began racing for Ferrari in the same year the RM009 debuted, and finished third overall. That came out to be his career-best result, and Richard Mille immediately signed other professionals as ambassadors, along with Mr. Nadal. Nadal has been routinely winning Grand Slam tournaments since 2005.
Leader of North Korea
North Korea imposed a harsh countrywide lockdown in May 2022 after verifying its first confirmed Covid outbreaks. Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, was shown on television for what was thought to have been the first time putting on a face mask during the conference announcing the new Covid regulations. He was also seen sporting a 40mm IWC Portofino featuring a silver dial, and an 18k rose gold casing, bezel, and markings.
The 40 years old? (no clear facts) leader of North Korea since 2011, Kim Jong-un, is wearing a 40mm IWC Portofino with an 18k rose gold case, bezel, markers and a silver dial. The watch is actually banned, since UN have forbidden luxury goods from entering North Korea to punish the state for its nuclear weapons tests, with luxury watches among the specific items named. Photo: Getty Images
The ICW Portofino ref: IW356504 is as straightforward and uncluttered as they come and is the epitome of excellent style. The modern piece, which is driven by the carefree Mediterranean way of life, has a rose golden 40mm casing with an inscription of its titular Portofino Harbor on the backside and is strapped with crocodile leather. Moreover, a silver-plated dial featuring gold-tone markers and combined indicator and roman number markings is housed behind a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.
In addition, the IWC Portofino IW356504 includes a 42-hour power reserve, a date window at the 3 o’clock mark, and 30 meters/100 feet of waterproofing. It is driven by a 35111 caliber.
Overall, IWC’s Portofino Automatic is the epitome of style and grace. It is an ornament that can be donned at numerous events and is often admired because it so wonderfully reflects the personality of a gentleman.
Donald Trump
American presidents and timepieces go together notoriously: The watches one wears on their wrist can be seen as a reflection of their individuality. Hence they ought to always be picked carefully and with the general public’s opinion in mind. Modest quartz timepieces represent a humble, down-to-earth demeanor, but higher-end or more valuable pieces are linked to dominance and power.
High-ranking leaders used to routinely own hefty luxury timepieces, particularly in the 20th century, but nowadays, they prefer to behave more modestly.
So how about the former US president Donald Trump, who is regarded as anything but grounded and open about having been born into wealth? Oddly enough, his hand size, which was brought up for the first time by a reporter in 1988, appears to be a specific political concern in this case. The proper timepiece selection is even more crucial when you have smaller hands.
Overall, the Rolex Day-Date 36mm president 1803 vintage is the most obvious and easily recognizable piece in his collection.
Before these guys changed places in the White House; Donald Trump with a Rolex Day-Date 36mm president 1803 vintage. Photo: Getty Images
This variant debuted in 1956 and was the inaugural timepiece to show the date along with the day of the week printed out. The piece rapidly became popular among American presidents thanks to the specifically designed three-link “president’s bracelet,” the premium yellow gold casing, and the handy complexity.
Later, this President Day-Date watch received a new function from Rolex in 1972. The so-called “hack” function enabled watch users to halt the second index and adjust the time to match another, better, precise source. Hence, one of the earliest products with this feature was a 1971 iconic Day-Date. This typically makes a real era in the history of the Rolex brand.
Rolex timepieces are made for everyday wear and appropriate for all sports and activities since they strive for quality and dependability. These watches are designed to last, as seen by their striking and classic looks. It’s probably the reason Trump always sports this watch while playing golf.
Queen of Spain
Why should Queen Letizia’s watch choice differ from her immaculate sense of style? Well, the Spanish royal family is the image of elegance, frequently wearing designer clothing and exquisite matching timepiece. One of the watches in the queen’s collection is the 26mm vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak featuring a grey dial.
The 48 year old queen Letizia of Spain, is in this photo from 2007 wearing a two-tone 26mm vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 18k yellow gold and stailess steel with a grey dial and a quartz movement. Letizia came from a middle-class family and worked as a journalist for CNN+ and Televisión Española before she 2004, married Felipe, then Prince of Asturias and heir apparent to the Spanish throne, why she became princess. In 2014, Felipe and Letizia became king and queen.
Generally, the Royal Oak is the most well-known design of Audemars Piguet. It was released in 1972 as the company’s response to the Quartz Revolution, which posed a risk to the Swiss watch business. The Royal Oak invented a brand-new timepiece type, the luxurious steel sporting watch, while using stainless steel rather than gold and platinum and applying a geometric form.
The line has changed as a result of the addition of new metals and coatings, valuable stones, lethal complexities, and technological advancements.
Prime Minister of Canada
He is stylish but active, and his timepiece is the same. The watch on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirms the fact that he is frequently named the planet’s most fashionable leader. He was seen wearing an uncommon IWC watch, which many people noticed. It also appears that he wears the watch every day.
Even though such an IWC timepiece is less expensive than a Rolex, it is not well-known beyond the watch industry. Consequently, purchasing an IWC places you in a cult-like, elite group where only people who are in the know would be able to appreciate your fine watch. In spite of having a significant role as Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau exemplifies this fairly well. He obviously finds time for his family, which has assisted in solidifying his status as a down-to-earth ruler.
The 49 year old prime minister of Canada since 2015 Justin Trudeau is wearing a 43mm IWC Portuguese Regulator in stainless steel with a crocodile leather strap and a silver dial. Trudeau is the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history and also the first to be the child or other relative of a previous holder of the post, as the eldest son of Pierre Trudeau. He is the leader of the Liberal Party since 2013. Photo: Getty Images
But what IWC does Prime Minister Trudeau wear on his wrist? Well, it’s the stainless steel IWC Portuguese Regulateur.
In his meeting with the defense minister and prime minister of Latvia at the Cabinet of Ministers in Riga, Latvia, Trudeau was seen donning the IWC Portuguese Regulateur. This timepiece actually has three different dials and indicators that tell the time.
A timepiece in the Regulateur design shows the time a little differently. At the 12 o’clock position, a subdial displays the hour, while the minutes are shown traditionally with an index from the center that completes one full rotation per 60 minutes. The seconds are situated in a subdial placed at the 6 o’clock spot to finish the pattern. Basically, the Regulateur design is inspired by clocks that had a similar arrangement to enable precise watch setup.
When you get a close-up of the timepiece on your wrist, you can clearly see the center minute pointer, the middle hour subdial, as well as the subdial for the seconds.
CEO of LVHM
LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault is the owner of several of the most desirable luxury companies in the world. Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, TAG Heuer, Sephora, Dom Perignon, Tiffany & Co., and several other brands are a few examples. In addition to all these fantastic labels, a distinctive Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe 5740G, one of his most recent possessions, captured the attention of timepieces and luxury enthusiasts worldwide.
Since its debut at Baselworld 2018, the masterpiece has become one of the most well-liked pieces in the Nautilus line. The Nautilus was designed with the fundamental goal of fusing the traditional polished, sleek look of a genuine Patek Philippe with a contemporary, casual, and sporty appeal. Hence, the redesigned Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G adheres to the codes from this standpoint.
Bernard Arnault wears an exceptional Patek Philippe Nautilus 5740G in 18 white gold with a perpetual calendar dial that features a Tiffany & Co. stamp. Photo: Frederic Arnault
The Nautilus series’s most complex watch, the 5740G, shares the exact dimensions as the line’s simplest model, the 5711. The diameter is 40 mm (from ten to four o’clock), and the length is 8.42 mm. A sapphire-crystal case back can be seen on the white gold casing. Also, the Nautilus fold-over fastening, which has security press keys and a novel design, is used to open and shut the strap, which is composed of white gold.
The day, date, month, leap year, and 24-hour indicators are provided by hands on the incredibly thin automated self-winding movement, caliber 240 Q. The dial’s vibrant and powerful greenish hue (far lighter compared to the 5711) is what people enjoy best about it. It is truly wonderful!
It displays the classic grooved motif along with the distinctive hands and indicators from the line. Finally, this piece feels proportioned and unexpectedly not overly cluttered because of the 3-6-9 design. Also, the QP display integration has been completed.
On the other hand, the somewhat more fragile casing is water-resistant to 60 meters, despite having a screw-down crown.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates is a well-known figure in the world. He is renowned for founding and directing Microsoft for years while also assisting in the global growth of computers. Together with his ex-wife Melinda Gates, they became multi-billionaires due to their invention of Microsoft (as well as Windows).
You may anticipate that a man such as Bill Gates, like several of his contemporaries, would be sporting a Rolex or Patek Philippe. Sadly, you would’ve been mistaken! Gates is a straightforward, practical man who appreciates good watches.
Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising that he wears Casio timepieces almost entirely. The Casio MDV106-1AV Duro dive wristwatch, which is incredibly popular, is the piece he is most frequently spotted wearing.
American entrepreneur Bill Gates, is wearing a 42mm Casio Duro Analog dive watch in stainless steel with a quartz movement and a black dial. Gates, who is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, held the positions of chairman, CEO, president and chief software architect at Microsoft, while also being the largest individual shareholder until May 2014. He is one of the best-known entrepreneurs and pioneers of the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s. Photo: Getty Images
The MDV106-1AV is, as its name implies, a dive clock, and it is clearly the case. Its sturdy stainless steel casing is formed just how you picture a diving timepiece to be. Besides, it sports an appropriate rubber strap, a bidirectional diving bezel, and excellent readability.
Most significant, though, is that the design is non-bullshit. It has a sporting appearance, is neat and stylish, and offers excellent quality and functionality. Moreover, the 44mm stainless steel casing of the Casio MDV106-1AV sports a satin-brushed treatment on the front of the lugs.
The case’s edges are finished, and its corners are subtly beveled and refined to give them a more premium appearance. Also, the case weighs 92 grams, measures 12mm in height, and 48mm from lug to lug.
In addition, this timepiece has a bidirectional spinning bezel with 60-minute indications because it is a diving watch. This bezel also has an inlay made of black aluminum. Moreover, you can quickly identify the location of the bezel even when it is dark, thanks to the triangular and lime pip at the hour mark. Lastly, it has a grooved border for better grip. And although it is simple to use, it nevertheless provides protection as it is not too flimsy so that it could accidentally rotate.
On the other hand, the dial comprises a simple, readable design. It appears fantastic and has all the functions you would want in a diving watch. Also, this watch features a sunburst-finished black dial as the base. Besides, the attractively polished dial significantly alters its look and appears really beautiful when the sun shines on it. The numbers stand out against the black setting with clarity and distinction, giving the dive timepiece a polished appearance.
The dial boasts large, luminescent white engraved markings for visibility in the darkness. The edges of the marks are shiny metal. The diving rating, the Casio emblem, and the marlin are the only printed elements on the dial.
This watch’s Japanese quartz movement is designed to have a precision of +/-30 seconds every month. However, keep in mind that the accuracy is frequently significantly higher in actual use.
Being a quartz timepiece, it is simple to maintain and just requires a battery replacement every three years or so. But if you’ve got the right tools, you could do this or let a watchmaker handle it.
Jeff Bezos
The creator of Amazon and Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos, has an estimated net worth of $200 billion. While he appears to be a casual watch enthusiast, he has some very good but modestly priced watches. One of them is the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer “Blue Origin.”
Bezos recently took a suborbital journey into space, rising as high as 66.5 miles in the process. Bezos chose the traditional for this flight—an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. In the Apollo Missions, the Speedmaster served as the first timepiece to be carried on the moon. Amazon CEO had a special strap built by Omega, and he donned the piece around his costume, maybe as a nod to astronauts who carry their timepieces outside their spacesuits.
Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos took an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer “Blue Origin”, for a 10 minutes trip to space in the first crewed flight of his rocket ship ‘New Shepard’, built for future space tourism This special stainless steel Speedmaster features the flight number of the ship and a “Blue Origin” logo engraved on the 42mm case-back. A special 22mm wide velcro strap was designed by the Swiss watch company. Photo: Getty Images
Generally, among the most recognizable watches in the entire world is the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer. The renowned Chrono is an outstanding illustration of the company’s daring, pioneering attitude because it took part in all 6 moon missions.
This 42 mm stainless steel Moonwatch is shown on a five-arched-links-per-row polished bracelet and has hesalite crystal on the face plus a Seahorse logo engraved on the case back. It also features an asymmetric casing, a black stepping dial, and the renowned dot above 90 on the anodized aluminum bezel ring. This design is based on the fourth-generation Speedmaster design used on the moon.
In addition, the Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861 operates the watch’s core chronograph feature as well as the 12-hour, 30-minute, and tiny seconds subdials.
Sultan of Brunei
Besides serving his people, Hassanal Bolkiah, the current Sultan of Brunei, also has a profound liking for wristwatches. One can easily know this by looking at his wrist’s luxury timepieces. While he has a variety of valuable watches, these appear to be his favorite ones:
- Patek Philippe Nautilus with an ‘Olive Green Dial’
Aficionados refer to this watch as Ref. 5711/1A-014, and it was introduced in April, right after Patek Philippe revealed plans to stop producing the well-liked Ref. 5711. The watch features a stainless steel body and is the first instance of the type to include an olive-green sunburst face.
A delicate sunburst treatment that combines with the reflection of light from the steel case highlights the superb shade of the Patek Philippe Nautilus new edition. This gives the concept a contemporary edge. Additionally, it guarantees legibility day and night, which contrasts well with the white gold hour markings and indexes.
Brunei’s sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who is a major luxury watch collector and has been spotted with several rare pieces, wears the utterly sought after Patek Philippe Nautilus in stainless steel with an olive-green sunburst dial. The timepiece, with a case width of 40 mm, is known as the ‘Final Edition’, a salute to the discontinued blue dial Nautilus 5711 that is no longer in production. Photo: Brunei Royal Family
The 8.3mm width of this timepiece makes it incredibly comfortable. A 44mm lug-to-lug dimension and lugs that slant down to the linked bracelet help to create a slim silhouette. The bracelet includes glossy centers on brushed threads. It also has a trademark lockable fold-over as well as a butterfly closure.
The olive-green Tifanny embossed dial features a sunburst shape that lets lighting interact with light slightly differently on this dial rather than the gradation present on the blue dial. It may appear grey or even black, according to the light. The horizontal embellishment of the garage opening adds dimension to the composition and improves the lighting effects.
Generally, the dial remains unchanged apart from the hue modification; the date aperture, formerly plain, now has a white gold frame. The linked baton indicators and markers, which all have bright substance for poor legibility, go well with the white gold frame. Tiny dots make a minute trail across the border for a more accurate setting and timekeeping.
The Patek Philippe 5711/1A-014 is powered by the 212-part Patek Philippe caliber 26-330 S C. As a substitute for the caliber 324, this in-house movement was introduced in 2019 and is viewable through the sapphire crystal case back. The only notable functional change was the addition of a hacker seconds feature. On the other hand, the 30-jewel movement strikes at 28,800 vph or 4 Hz and lasts up to 45 hours when fully winded.
- Priceless Richard Mille RM035 Rafael Nadal
Besides Patek Philippe, Hassanal Bolkiah also has Richard Mille timepieces in his opulent collection. One of them is the unique RM035 Rafael Nadal.
The latest RM 035 is a sturdy yet lighter watch with a black appearance. It follows in the footsteps of the original RM 035 Rafael Nadal, which was encased in a rich black magnesium alloy casing.
Hassanal Bolkiah, who is the sultan of Brunei since 1967 wears a piece unique Richard Mille RM035 Rafael Nadal, a watch that was made especially for him by the Swiss luxury watch brand. The model is not available on the market and it is also priceless. Photo: Getty Images
The tripartite casing’s front and bottom bezels are made of black TZP, a ceramic that has been crushed for a matte finish. A black inside the bezel, a satin-finished black DLC titanium buckle combined with a black rubber band, as well as an NTPT carbon crown featuring a black rubber guard complete the black style.
The sapphire caseback and satin-finished red golden case center give it a slightly luminous depth. On the other hand, its skeletonized manual-wound movement can be seen from all sides.
The truth is, Rafael Nadal of Spain and Swiss designer Richard Mille have worked together for 7 years. As a result, they have produced a number of record-breaking tourbillons and ground-breaking manual-winding timepieces.
- Richard Mille RM56-02′ Pink Sapphire’
Another Richard Mille timepiece in Hassanal Bolkiah’s rich watch assortment is the RM56-02′ Pink Sapphire’. This is a unique timepiece created especially for him and is not available for purchase.
With the launch of RM 56-01, which featured sapphire baseplates, bridges, and a third rotor, Richard Mille increased the technical ante after pioneering the usage of an all-sapphire wristwatch casing with the RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon Split Seconds Chronograph in 2011. Another breakthrough, the Richard Mille Tourbillon RM 56-02 pink Sapphire, debuted a few years back. It blends the company’s ground-breaking “wired movement” concept with a three-way sapphire casing.
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah is wearing the priceless piece unique Richard Mille RM56-02 ‘Pink Sapphire’. The timepiece is a special work by the Swiss luxury watch company, made for especially for the sultan, featuring a case that has been milled and ground from blocks of solid sapphire. Photo: Getty Images
The movement in Richard Mille RM 27-01 Rafael Nadal served as inspiration for the movement structure utilized in this Richard Mille RM 56-02 pink Sapphire. The RM 56-02 movement’s baseplate is built of durable yet lighter titanium and is hung inside the all-sapphire casing by a solitary woven wire.
A small gear manages the pressure of the wires at 9 o’clock. It is connected to a mechanism of 4 pulleys on poles at the movement’s edges as well as another 6 pulleys throughout its perimeter. The user can check the pulley strain to ensure that the device is functioning within the specified norms using an indication placed at 12 o’clock, which is linked to the whole system.
In addition, the Richard Mille RM 56-02 Sapphire is waterproof to 30 meters despite its quite fragile appearance due to the two clear nitrile O-rings joined by 24 spline bolts composed of 5th-grade titanium. Moreover, anti-glare shielding has been applied to the case’s face and rear bezels.
Ye (former Kanye West)
Kanye West’s journey might have started in music, but he has now risen to become somewhat of a fashion legend. His net worth is expected to reach USD 1.8 billion in 2022 as a result of this. Furthermore, Kanye has demonstrated his appreciation for quality wristwear, despite the fact that his fashion company may not include watches. In fact, he did mention his passion for timepieces in his 2004 smash song “All Falls Down.”
It’s obvious that Kanye West has always had a fascination with timepieces, and his assortment does not disappoint. He has a lot of different watches from high-end labels, including Rolex, which makes up the majority of his collection. Nevertheless, Ikepod Hemipode Chronograph featuring 18k rose gold is one unique watch in his collection.
Rapper, songwriter and fashion designer Ye is wearing a 44mm Ikepod Hemipode Chronograph in 18k rose gold. This 999 pieces limited watch has dual time chronograph dial with second time zone, featuring a Valjoux ETA 7750 movement. Photo: Getty Images
Roman Abramovich
This Hemipode Chrono, which Australian industrial architect Marc Newson first created in 1998, retains Ikepod’s distinctive circular casing and subdued bezel around four subdials positioned at 12, 3, 6, and 9. A monocoque casing made of 18K pink golden houses an ETA 7750 caliber movement which is visible via an asymmetrical aperture hole on the caseback, which also has Newson’s inscribed signature. Also, a sleek black rubber strap, as well as a unique leather travel case, complement the appearance.
The Russian billionaire and businessman Roman Abramovich, is wearing a Polar M21 Heart Rate Monitor watch for $119 dollars. His net worth is $13.1 billion dollars but he settles for a watch that shows the time and pulse. And probably that’s all you need to worry about when you are a billionaire.
Roman Abramovich possesses a multibillion-pound wealth and could buy any Rolex or Patek Phillippe, no matter how expensive. But instead, the owner of Chelsea Football Club wears a defunct Polar M21 Heart Rate Monitor watch on his wrist. This low-cost piece from Finland is meant to function with a chest band as the user is working out.
Regardless of being just a common watch, this Polar M21 monitor watch comes with significant features for every beginner or intermediate sports person. It’s probably why Roman Abramovich seems to have a liking for this piece.
Some of the overall key features include:
- Tracking of heart rate continuously.
- Manual setup of the heart rate workout zone (or the target zone).
- OwnZone: Depending on your age, weight, and gender, as well as an evaluation of your wellness while warm-up, OwnZone automatically determines your goal zone.
- When training outside of the target range, an audio signal can be configured to ring.
- View information in real-time when working out, including calories, burned, time spent thus far in the goal zone, and, obviously, your present heart rate.
- Improvement bullets: One progress bar for every 100 kcal of calories consumed.
- A stopwatch to begin and end a workout session.
- Information (details of the previous session) could be evaluated: Date, overall exercise time, duration spent in goal zone, heart rate limitations utilized for the workout, average heart rate, calorie content and percent of that attributable to fat consumed, the total amount of calorie content and training period as of the last resetting.
- Basic recordkeeping, which includes the time, date, and alarm.
- Text message reminding you to exercise occurs three days after your most recent exercise was noted.
- Backlit display.
Princess of Brunei
Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, the Princess of Brunei, has always had good taste in style and is well-known for her class and personality. Her love for jewelry and wristwatches is also profound. She has thus been sported wearing several timepieces on her wrist, including the rare Richard Mille RM07-01 in 18k rose gold watch fully studded with diamonds.
This watch mixes a composite element with a brilliant metal in a physically beautiful way and features flawless interaction with significant lengthy research and development. With the introduction of Gold Carbon TPT, the company has elevated its level of perfection.
The 40 year old princess of Brunei, Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, is wearing a rare Richard Mille RM07-01 in 18k rose gold, fully set with factory diamonds. The watch has has a skeletonized automatic movement called MA2, made especially for the RM70-01. Photo: Getty Images
Numerous tiny diamonds are put all over the dial as well as into the wound rotor on the rear of the smoky mother-of-pearl center dial area. The wind wheel and the mechanism are constructed entirely of solid gold, with beveled sides and a textured surface. While still providing sufficient gold for the user to fully enjoy it, the skeletonizing reveals the internal mechanisms and gears.
However, the RM 07-01 isn’t just for show. Whatever your opinion of Mille’s aesthetic decision, there is no denying the brilliance of his craftsmanship. To prevent the sapphire from breaking and to guarantee a secure seal, the titanium fasteners used to connect the casing have a unique shape that lowers the torque required to enclose the case components properly. A designer may fine-tune the rotating rotor for the ideal force level and could also free-spring the balancing springs in the movement to achieve ultra-accurate functionality.
King Charles III
Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son and the new king of England, Charles III, likes to conceal his timepieces beneath his sleeves. Even so, we are aware that he has a piece from the brand Parmigiani Fleurier, which is relatively new. This Swiss company, which was established only 20 years ago, might seem an unusual decision for the new King, yet it is regarded in the top ranks of luxury.
This Toric watch features the renowned Zenith El Primero Automatic Caliber and has a Chrono that can easily stay current with the king’s days at the racing. It is also housed in a 40mm 18k rose golden casing, making it appropriately royal.
King Charles wears a discontinued 40mm 18k pink gold Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronograph with a silver guilloche dial. Photo: Getty Images
In addition, the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Chronograph C00940 comes in a Guilloche silver and black dial. It also has Roman number hour markings, a date window ranging from 1 to 2, auxiliary seconds dials, 30-minute and 12-hour counters, and rose gold indexes. This silver dial is mounted on a light-brown leather strap in a 40mm casing composed of 18k rose gold.
On the other hand, the watch is powered by PF caliber 400Z self-winding movement. It features a 31-jewel with five points of adjustment, a rose golden engine rotated wheel, straight line handle escapement, monometallic balancing, and an impact absorber.
Crown Prince of Brunei
Just like his father, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the Crown Prince of Brunei, Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah also appears to like wristwatches. One of the luxurious watches he has been seen wearing is the 43mm Richard Mille RM 055 “Bubba Watson.”
Richard Mille developed the Bubba Watson RM 055 Series, a successor to the RM 038 Bubba Watson tourbillon first introduced in 2011, in response to the renowned American pro golfer’s skills. It features a rubberized 5th-grade titanium casing and back in addition to a ceramic, tonneau-shaped case with an ATZ ceramic bezel.
The future king of Brunei; 46 year old Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, is wearing a 43mm Richard Mille RM 055 “Bubba Watson”. It features an supreme skeleton movement due to the titanium case and has a ceramic ATZ front bezel with a 55-hour power reserve. Prince Billah is the eldest son of Hassanal Bolkih and the first in the line of succession to the Bruneian throne. Photo: Getty Images
The dial comes in a barrel that rotates quickly as well as a skeletonized baseplate. Twenty 5th-grade titanium fasteners plus 316L stainless steel abrasion-resistant washers were used in its assembly.
In addition, this watch boasts a 55-hour power reserve and is powered by the hand-wound skeletonized caliber RMUL1 movement. It also has a dual-barrel design that enhances torque reliability over an extended time.
The rubber band on this athletic Richard Mille RM 055 “Bubba Watson” watch has a double foldable clasp. Moreover, it has a waterproofing rating of up to 30 meters.
Bottom Line
Both former and current global leaders have worked to create and nurture their unique personalities to represent how they rule. And as can be seen from these cases, choosing the appropriate watch is important in creating that persona, particularly when the job entails solving problems for a whole country.
Indeed, a well-known statement on the value of time, “Time is money and money is power; therefore time is power,” seems to resonate with international leaders. In their situation, how they represent time is simply as influential as how they manage it.
