Athletes Who Own the Most Expensive Watches

30) Luka Dončić - Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić is part of the new generation of athletes rocking high-end watches. His Hublot Big Bang Unico Sapphire, with its transparent case and skeletonized movement, costs around $60,000. It’s a modern choice for a modern superstar.

29) Mike Tyson - Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone

Boxing icon Mike Tyson has been photographed with Jacob & Co.’s Five Time Zone watch, priced around $25,000. With bold colors and multiple dials, it matches Tyson’s larger-than-life persona.

28) Rory McIlroy - Rolex Sky-Dweller

Rory McIlroy, another Rolex ambassador, often wears the Sky-Dweller, a complicated model featuring dual time zones. Retailing at up to $50,000, it’s ideal for a globetrotting golfer constantly traveling between tournaments.

27) Tiger Woods - Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller

Tiger Woods has been spotted wearing the Rolex Deepsea, a hardcore diving watch valued at around $18,000. It’s rugged and reliable, a fitting companion for an athlete who has weathered the highs and lows of a historic career.

26) Kylian Mbappé - Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium

As a Hublot ambassador, Kylian Mbappé often wears the Big Bang Unico Titanium, priced around $30,000. Its bold skeletonized dial reflects the energy and youth of one of football’s brightest stars.

25) Phil Mickelson - Rolex Cellini

Golf legend Phil Mickelson has long been associated with Rolex. His Cellini models, priced around $30,000, highlight his preference for traditional, classic watches - a mirror of his old-school approach to golf.

24) Andy Murray - Rolex Sea-Dweller

Andy Murray has been seen wearing the Rolex Sea-Dweller, a professional diver’s watch valued at about $15,000. While more understated compared to others, it reflects Murray’s quiet demeanor and focus on performance.

23) Patrick Mahomes - Rolex Day-Date with Diamonds

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes owns a Rolex Day-Date iced out with diamonds, worth around $100,000. As one of the NFL’s brightest stars, Mahomes pairs his rising dynasty with a timepiece that signals confidence and youth.

22) Stephen Curry - Cartier Santos Skeleton

NBA sharpshooter Stephen Curry has been spotted with a Cartier Santos Skeleton in rose gold, retailing for around $70,000. The open-worked dial highlights Cartier’s craftsmanship while maintaining a clean, elegant profile - much like Curry’s smooth three-point shot.

21) David Beckham - Tudor Black Bay Chrono Gold

As a Tudor brand ambassador, David Beckham often sports the Black Bay Chrono Gold, worth around $25,000. While not as outrageously priced as others on this list, Beckham’s status ensures even relatively affordable luxury pieces become global style statements.

20) Neymar Jr. - Richard Mille RM 11-03

Neymar’s love for flashy fashion extends to his wrist. He has been spotted with the Richard Mille RM 11-03, a skeletonized automatic chronograph priced around $300,000. The bold colors and cutting-edge design match Neymar’s flair both on the field and off.

19) Roger Federer - Rolex Daytona

Roger Federer is a Rolex ambassador and has been spotted with rare Daytona models. The stainless steel Daytona “Panda dial” is valued at up to $80,000. Federer’s elegance and timeless style align perfectly with Rolex’s reputation for enduring class.

18) Novak Djokovic - Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Ceramic Blue

Novak Djokovic signed with Hublot in 2021 and has worn the Big Bang Meca-10 Ceramic Blue, valued at around $30,000. While not as expensive as Nadal’s Richard Mille, Djokovic’s partnership ensures he always sports sleek, innovative Swiss timepieces that mirror his disciplined precision.

17) Lewis Hamilton - IWC Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Edition

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is an IWC ambassador, often sporting their most exclusive models. One standout is the Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar Top Gun Edition, retailing for around $75,000. Its bold size and military-inspired aesthetic fit Hamilton’s larger-than-life personality both on and off the track.

16) Michael Jordan - Urwerk UR-202

The greatest basketball player of all time is also a serious watch collector. Michael Jordan has been seen wearing the futuristic Urwerk UR-202, priced at around $200,000. With a satellite hour display and space-age design, it’s a watch only someone as iconic as Jordan could pull off.

15) Usain Bolt - Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt is a longtime Hublot ambassador. His custom Hublot Big Bang Unico in King Gold features a gold case, a chronograph, and even a lightning bolt design on the dial. Priced around $100,000, it perfectly reflects the fastest man alive’s electrifying legacy.

14) Virat Kohli - Patek Philippe Nautilus & Rolex Daytona Rainbow

Virat Kohli, India’s biggest cricket star, has a refined taste in watches. His collection includes the Rolex Daytona Rainbow in rose gold and Patek Philippe Nautilus models, each worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. For a player who built his career on discipline and style, his watches strike the same balance.

13) Hardik Pandya - Richard Mille RM 27-04

Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya owns a Richard Mille RM 27-04, a watch created for tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Valued at nearly $2.5 million, this masterpiece uses a suspended movement with steel cables, making it nearly indestructible. Pandya’s choice underscores how cricket’s global icons are embracing the same luxury timepieces as European footballers.

12) Paul Pogba - Richard Mille RM 30

Paul Pogba is one of football’s flashiest personalities, and his watch collection reflects it. He has been seen sporting a Richard Mille RM 30 White Rush, priced at about $166,500. The sleek, lightweight design pairs well with his ever-changing hairstyles and extravagant fashion sense.

11) Anthony Joshua - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s wrist often glitters with a Royal Oak Offshore from Audemars Piguet. Known for its chunky case and luxury finish, Joshua’s model pushes into the high six-figure range. It’s a fitting symbol of a man whose knockout power is matched only by his love for precision and craftsmanship.

10) Tom Brady - Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono Sky Blue Ceramic

Even in retirement, Tom Brady continues to win in style. At Super Bowl 2025, he was spotted wearing a Jacob & Co. Epic X Chrono in sky blue ceramic, valued at around $740,000. The bold skeletonized design mirrors Brady’s place as one of football’s most iconic figures, balancing technical excellence with star power.

9) Conor McGregor - Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon

Conor McGregor’s flamboyant personality is perfectly matched by his Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon. Priced around $1 million, this watch is a spectacle with rotating planets, a floating diamond, and a complex tourbillon movement. McGregor’s social media is filled with shots of his collection, proving that “The Notorious” is as much a collector as he is a fighter.

8) Lionel Messi - Rolex Daytona “Rainbow” & Patek Philippe Nautilus

Lionel Messi’s quiet demeanor hides a dazzling watch collection. He’s been spotted with the Rolex Daytona “Rainbow,” set with multi-colored sapphires and valued at more than $500,000. He also owns Patek Philippe Nautilus models worth hundreds of thousands. For the GOAT of football, these watches represent understated luxury paired with rare craftsmanship.

7) LeBron James - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

LeBron James partnered with Audemars Piguet to release his own limited-edition Royal Oak Offshore chronograph. With a price tag pushing half a million dollars, it features rose gold details, a gray dial, and LeBron’s signature etched on the sapphire caseback. Just like “King James,” the watch is bold, commanding, and impossible to ignore.

6) Serena Williams - Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage

Serena Williams doesn’t just dominate tennis courts - she dominates the luxury watch scene as well. One of her boldest choices is the Audemars Piguet Diamond Outrage, a spiked white-gold bracelet watch set with more than 65 carats of diamonds. Priced at around $1.2 million, it looks like wearable art and makes a powerful statement about Serena’s individuality and taste for the extraordinary.

5) Cristiano Ronaldo - Rolex GMT-Master II “Ice”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s watch game is as flashy as his football skills. His most famous piece is the Rolex GMT-Master II “Ice,” one of the most expensive Rolex watches ever made. Encrusted with diamonds across the bezel, dial, and bracelet, the piece is valued at nearly half a million dollars. Combined with his other high-end Hublot and Girard-Perregaux timepieces, Ronaldo’s watch box rivals the trophy case of his legendary career.

4) Rafael Nadal - Richard Mille RM 27 Series

Few athletes are as synonymous with a watch brand as Rafael Nadal is with Richard Mille. The Spanish tennis icon has worn the RM 27 series throughout his career, even during grueling five-set marathons. Built with shock-resistant carbon fiber and a featherweight design, the RM 27-03 and RM 27-05 cost between $750,000 and over $2 million. These watches are not just status symbols - they are engineering miracles, designed specifically to survive Nadal’s explosive forehand.

3) Odell Beckham Jr. - Richard Mille RM 56-01

NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. stunned the sports world when he warmed up wearing a Richard Mille RM 56-01, a sapphire-cased masterpiece retailing for nearly $2 million. The watch is a marvel of engineering, featuring a transparent case carved out of a single block of sapphire crystal. Wearing such a fragile and rare piece on a football field shocked fans - but OBJ thrives on drama, and this stunt made him a permanent fixture in the luxury watch conversation.

2) Canelo Álvarez - Richard Mille & Jacob & Co. Collection

Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Álvarez has turned his wrist into a personal showroom. Reports say he once spent around $4 million in a single spree on multiple Jacob & Co. and Richard Mille watches. Among his standout pieces are diamond-encrusted Jacob creations and Richard Mille limited editions. These watches, often valued between $500,000 and $1.5 million each, reflect Canelo’s dual identity: a fighter in the ring, but a lover of refined, extravagant taste outside of it.

1) Floyd Mayweather - Jacob & Co. “Billionaire Watch”

Floyd Mayweather’s nickname “Money” could not be more fitting. The undefeated boxing legend famously purchased the Jacob & Co. “Billionaire Watch,” a jaw-dropping timepiece valued at nearly $18 million. Crafted with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds and a skeletonized tourbillon movement, this is more than just a watch - it’s a moving treasure chest. Mayweather often flaunts it courtside at NBA games or in Instagram posts, cementing his place as the ultimate king of luxury watches.