Bernard Arnault rocks a rare Patek Philippe while Elon Musk opts for a Richard Mille and Jeff Bezos prefers his Ulysse Nardin.
1. Bernard Arnault, 75
LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault speaks at a press conference on Jan. 25, 2024. Photo by Reuters
Bernard Arnault, luxury behemoth LVMH’s founder and the world’s wealthiest individual with a staggering net worth of $241.5 billion as of March 14, boasts a penchant for exquisite watches, the South China Morning Post reported.
Recently captured in a photo shared by his son, Frédéric Arnault, Bernard was seen sporting a unique variant of the Tiffany Patek Philippe Nautilus 5740.
Bernard Arnault’s Tiffany Patek Philippe Nautilus 5740. Photo from Frédéric Arnault’s Instagram
This model was a limited edition released in December 2021 with the first of its kind fetching an astounding $6.5 million at an auction, according to CNBC.
The French magnate is also known to flaunt timepieces from various brands under the LVMH conglomerate, including Tag Heuer, Hublot, and Dior.
2. Jeff Bezos, 60
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by AP
Jeff Bezos, the founder of e-commerce giant Amazon, has been spotted wearing his Ulysse Nardin Dual Time for years.
Although this model has been discontinued, similar ones are priced around $12,900, according to Business Insider.
An Ulysse Nardin Dual Time. Photo courtesy of Jomashop
Additionally, Bezos was seen sporting an Omega Speedmaster during his space journey in 2021.
Bezos’ net worth is estimated at $194.8 billion as of March 14.
3. Elon Musk, 52
Elon Musk. Photo by Reuters
Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicles producer Tesla, is usually seen with a Richard Mille 029, a watch valued at approximately $250,000.
However, Musk’s favored wrist companion seems to be the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 SpaceX Chronograph, a model designed in collaboration with his aerospace venture, SpaceX.
Richard Mille RM029. Photo courtesy of Richard Mille
Back in the early days of Tesla, he often wore an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra.
Musk’s fortune, as estimated by Forbes, currently stands at $191.8 billion as of March 14.
