First on our list is Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Despite his immense wealth and love for luxurious superyachts, Bezos has a surprisingly understated taste in watches. He’s frequently seen with his Ulysse Nardin Dual Time (ref. 243-55-7/91), a classic piece he’s owned for over ten years. This watch exudes sophistication while being relatively discreet, embodying a form of ‘stealth wealth.’
Additionally, during the Blue Origin NS-16 sub-orbital mission last year, Bezos donned an OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch on a custom Velcro strap.
Similarly, Elon Musk sports an OMEGA, specifically the Seamaster Aqua Terra. He’s also been spotted wearing extravagant Richard Mille watches. However, like many billionaire tech moguls – including Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg – Musk often opts to go without a watch.
His standout piece is his clone TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Chronograph ‘SpaceX’ (ref. CAR2015.FC6321). Limited to just 2012 pieces, this retro watch celebrates Musk’s aerospace company and marks the 50th anniversary of a Tag Heuer fake watch being worn in space by John Glenn during the 1962 Mercury-Atlas 6 mission.
Bill Gates is often associated with immense wealth, yet his watch choices are remarkably modest. Frequently, he’s seen wearing a Casio Duro 200M (ref. MDV106-1AV), an affordable quartz dive watch that retails for under $100.
Gates clearly appreciates value; the Duro has gained a cult following among collectors for its quality at a low price point. He’s also been known to wear G-SHOCK watches and a TAG Heuer Professional 2000, which he reportedly gifted to an employee after a conference in the Philippines.
Next, we have Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, known for his frugality – he still resides in the same house he purchased in Nebraska in 1958 for $31,500. His one indulgence appears to be his Rolex Day-Date ‘President’ 36 (ref. 18038).
While not the priciest watch available, the replica Rolex President exudes power and prestige. Buffett has owned this iconic solid gold watch for decades, making it a significant part of his collection.