Celebrity Watches You Can Actually Buy

With their A-list status and name recognition, celebrities often serve as walking advertisements for their favorite luxury watches. While not every celeb has a vast watch collection, there are a select few individuals who truly stand out as some of today’s top horological enthusiasts. These collectors range from athletes to musicians to producers to actors.

Among this century’s highest echelon of watch collectors are John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Ellen DeGeneres, Brad Pitt, Bradley Cooper, Cristiano Ronaldo, and so many others. Today, we are going to take a look at some of our favorite watches that these icons own – plus, we’ll share where you can get your hands on a watch that evokes celebrity style!

Jay-Z (otherwise known as Shawn Carter) has a watch collection to rival any other. He appears to love watches from many different brands, with a few of his most expensive pieces hailing from heritage Swiss creator Patek Philippe. He also loves the sporty look of Richard Mille watches and notably owns an RM 001, one of just 17 first-edition pieces created by the brand.

That said, one of the most iconic watches that Jay-Z owns (and which he wears often) is his Rolex Day-Date, which boasts a striking Tiffany blue face. Jay-Z’s Day-Date watch is unique for two reasons. First, it is crafted from platinum, making it significantly pricier and more desirable than your average Rolex. Second, it has Arabic numeral hour markers – no, not the kind that we use everyday in the United States. Jay-Z’s Day-Date has Arabic language hour markers, another unusual feature that adds to its desirability. Day-Date watches with Arabic language hour markers are considered rare and typically yield high returns on the secondary market.

If you are looking to get your hands on a Rolex that mirrors the style of Jay-Z’s famous watch, you are in luck. At Avi & Co., we have one of these exclusive Arabic language models in stock now. Like Jay-Z’s Day-Date, this watch is crafted from platinum and boasts a versatile 40 mm case size. If you’re looking for a dial color more similar to Jay-Z’s watch, we also have a variety of pieces with the coveted ice blue dial, a hue Rolex reserves exclusively for its platinum watches:

Musician Ed Sheeran is widely known for his understated and laid-back style – but he’s not afraid to show off a little bit of flair when it comes to his wristwear. Sheeran has a number of notable watches in his collection, including the well-known rainbow Rolex Daytona and a striking Richard Mille 38-01 tourbillon. His collection started when he purchased a Hublot while on tour for his “+” album – after that, Sheeran quickly fell head over heels for haute horology.

While Sheeran’s first luxury watch may have been a Hublot Big Bang, he has shared that his second major watch purchase holds a special place in his heart: a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726, which showcases a striking moon phase display.

While many celebrities (Sheeran included) love special edition or limited run watches that can be incredibly hard to get your hands on, this Patek Philippe Nautilus is a timepiece that you can actually own! At Avi & Co., we have one such model in stock. You’ll love sporting Ed Sheeran’s favorite watch on your own wrist with this stainless steel timepiece that features a 40 mm case, a black dial, and index hour markers in addition to a day and month calendar and a moon phase display.

But if you prefer a warmer-toned metal, don’t despair – Sheeran has also been photographed wearing another Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18K rose gold with a brown index dial. Get your hands on the very same watch right here at Avi & Co.:

Academy Award-winning actor Bradley Cooper has steadily climbed the ranks of Hollywood’s finest over the past couple of decades. In fact, he was even named the “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2011 by People magazine. But Cooper’s looks and acting talent aren’t the only things he has going for him – he also is the proud owner of a stellar watch collection.

Cooper is an ambassador for Louis Vuitton’s line of watches, but he wears other timepieces as well. One of his most prized possessions is his vintage Rolex GMT-Master “Root Beer,” which was gifted to him by his mentor, Clint Eastwood. Talk about star status!

While Rolex has since discontinued the GMT-Master line in favor of the updated GMT-Master II collection, the “Root Beer” edition remains a popular pick. This two-toned watch is crafted from 18K rose gold and stainless steel, and the bezel’s brown and black coloring yielded its fun, soda-inspired nickname. If you’re looking for a classic timepiece that evokes old Hollywood friendships, look no further than the Rolex “Root Beer” watch.

Renowned musician (and former Taylor Swift flame) John Mayer is another one of our era’s most impressive watch collectors. His first luxury watch purchase was the stainless steel Rolex Explorer II – and since he purchased that initial timepiece, his collection has grown exponentially. Mayer is known for his love of Rolexes and IWC watches in particular, but one of his more unusual investments also caught our eye.

John Mayer is the proud owner of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “Music” edition watch, which features a black ceramic case and bezel paired with a unique dial that showcases a printed recording studio equalizer motif. The technicolor meter bars add a striking pop of color to this otherwise blacked-out timepiece, creating a look that you can’t help but fall in love with.

While these “Music” edition Audemars Piguet watches were crafted only in a limited run, you can still find them on the secondary market from trusted resellers like Avi & Co.

Among our generation’s hallowed watch collectors is longtime talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres. Her watch collection boasts over one hundred timepieces, primarily consisting of Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. With so many options to choose from, it’s hardly a surprise that Ellen is rarely photographed wearing the same watch twice – but one piece that she does sport relatively often is her Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” edition.

Ellen’s “Pepsi” watch showcases the classic red and blue bezel that earned the timepiece its tongue-in-cheek nickname – but her watch is slightly unusual in that it is set on a Jubilee bracelet rather than a President or Oyster bracelet. Most of the GMT-Master II “Pepsi” watches you will find feature the brand’s classic Oyster bracelet, making Ellen’s timepiece a bit more unique and harder to find.

Lucky for you, you’re shopping at Avi & Co. – and we have the very same watch that Ellen loves in stock right now! Explore our entire collection of Rolex watches to find the perfect option for your wrist, whether it is inspired by your favorite celebrity or not.

Musicians and entertainers are not the only ones who have notable watch collections these days – professional boxer Floyd Mayweather has 15 major world championship titles to his name, and he is also the proud owner of an incredible horological collection. He loves over-the-top, zany pieces that are full of personality, so it should come as no surprise that owns a few coveted Richard Mille models as well as Jacob & Co., Hublot and Avi & Co. watches.

Another one of Mayweather’s incredible pieces? The Avi & Co. Hue Collection watch – although really, we should say watches. Avi & Co. released the Hue Collection in 2024, and the gem-studded, colorful watches turned heads throughout the horological world. Mayweather bought the timepieces in all four available colors: pink sapphire, blue sapphire, green tsavorite, and red ruby.

Here at Avi & Co., we specialize in finding the most desirable, stylish, and exclusive watches available on the secondary market. If you have a specific timepiece in mind, we will do everything in our power to source it for you – and with our decades of watch-world connections, we are set up to succeed. Whether you are looking to evoke the classic style of John Mayer or the iced-out looks favored by Floyd Mayweather, we have the perfect piece for you.

Schedule an appointment today to visit us at one of our three upscale boutiques, conveniently located in Manhattan, Miami, and Aspen. We can’t wait to serve you!