Iconic Celebrity Watches

When you think of luxury watches, you probably think of brands such as Rolex, Cartier, and Patek Philippe. Let’s face it – these watch brands have nine decades of recognition and are well known amongst even the non-watch audiences.

Rock stars, film stars, and divas seek out the best watches on the planet — their Rolexes, Panerais, Hublots, and IWCs are known for their classic designs and customized look.

Knowing which watch to buy can be difficult. That’s why we’ve put together this list of iconic watches worn by many celebrities.

Elvis Presley’s Rolex

Elvis Presley was a famous singer, songwriter, and actor. He also had a sense of style, and in his later years, he was known for wearing flashy jewelry. One of the most famous watches in the world is a Rolex that Presley wore.

The watch was given to him by his wife Priscilla shortly before he died.

The watch is a gold Rolex Submariner with an 18k yellow gold bracelet and a white dial with gold hands and markers. The text on the face of the watch says “Elvis Presley” and “Mr. & Mrs.”

There are also diamonds around the outside of the watch face as well as on the inside of the band (where it connects to your wrist) and on each side of its crown at 2 o’clock (where you wind your watch).

This watch was auctioned off by Christie’s New York in 2005 for over $100,000.


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Tom Cruise’s IWC

Tom Cruise is a well-known watch collector, with a collection of over 200 pieces. One of his most famous watches is the IWC Top Gun watch. The chronograph was originally released in 1986 and was worn by Tom Cruise as Maverick in the movie Top Gun.

The watch has a black dial with white Arabic numerals and hands, with a tachymetric scale on the outer rim. It has an oversized case at 44mm, which makes it look like a sporty watch but still very elegant.

The case back is engraved with “Top Gun” and “Maverick” as well as the words “Swiss Made”.

John Mayer’s Patek Philippe

John Mayer is a watch enthusiast. He’s a big fan of the Patek Philippe Nautilus, a rare timepiece that he often wears on his wrist.

He even owns one himself. The musician has been seen rocking the vintage version of the watch with black dials and bezels, which was originally released in 1976 and is now considered a collector’s item.

Mayer isn’t the only celebrity who loves this model, other famous faces such as Jay Leno and Will Smith have been spotted wearing it as well.


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The Nautilus was designed by Gerald Genta, who also designed other iconic models such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Hublot Big Bang, and Breguet Classique Complications.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s AP

Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most famous and highest-paid actors in the world. He has starred in some of the biggest blockbusters such as Terminator, Predator, and Total Recall.

While Arnold may be known for his acting skills, he is also known for his love of watches. He has been spotted wearing several different watches over the years including Rolex Submariners and Breitlings.

One of Arnold’s favorite watches is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch. This model has been made famous by Arnold who has worn it on many occasions including during interviews and public appearances.

The watch features a stainless-steel case with a black dial, luminescent hour markers and hands, and an automatic movement with a chronograph function.


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George Clooney’s Omega

George Clooney is one of the most iconic and well-known celebrities in Hollywood.

He is known for his deep sense of style, which includes his love for watches. He has worn many assorted brands over the years and has even been seen wearing an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT with a white dial and blue bezel.

Clooney’s favorite timepiece from Omega is the Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT. The watch comes in a stainless-steel case with a sapphire crystal and an automatic movement that features a co-axial escapement, supplying increased accuracy.

A blue and red 24-hour hand shows home time, while a date window at 4:30 shows the day of the week. The watch comes with a leather strap that can be adjusted to fit any size wrist.

Steve McQueen’s Heuer

One of the most iconic watches ever made and worn by one of the most famous actors in history, this is a watch that will be remembered long after McQueen has passed on.

The Heuer Monaco was originally released in 1970 as a chronograph to celebrate the opening of the renowned Monte Carlo Rally.

It is one of the few watches that can be considered an icon and it is one of the first watches that truly captured the imagination of collectors and connoisseurs alike.

The fact that this model was worn by Steve McQueen makes it even more desirable for collectors.

It is important to note, however, that there are many replicas available on eBay and other sites which do not have anything to do with Steve McQueen whatsoever and these should be avoided at all costs.

While it is true that there are many replicas available online, there are also some excellent reproductions available that are based on genuine examples, and these can be bought for under USD 1,000 – making them an affordable choice for many people looking to add something special to their collection.

There’s no denying that each of these watches has a certain luxury appeal—and yet, it’s clear that none of them are so ostentatious as to eclipse the charisma of their wearers.

We can’t all afford an expensive Rolex or an elegant Cartier, but if you can find a way to make your watch express the same level of prestige and panache as your style, you’ll be well on your way.