Wristy business: Conor McGregor’s multimillion-dollar watch collection will knock you out

Wristy business: Conor McGregor’s multimillion-dollar watch collection will knock you out

Same as his fights, the Irishman’s watch collection packs a multimillion-dollar punch. Here’s a look at Conor McGregor’s watch collection.

It’s safe to say that Conor McGregor, aka the face of the fight game, has the most expensive wrist in the business, and it’s not only because of his Octagon anticks, but also the haute horology he struts. If we minus the occasional gym combat and yacht party clips, The Notorious MMA’s Instagram comes down to being a photo gallery of his extravagant watch collection. It’s almost impossible to miss it, having a multi-million dollar watch is almost a part of Conor’s dress sense at this point. It doesn’t matter if he’s wearing swim shorts at home or a $20,000 dollar suit — there’s always a timekeeping stunner in-frame.

Let’s take a look at some of the most exquisite timepieces that are part of the Conor McGregor watch collection.

Patek Philippe Calatrava 5180/1R-001

What you’re looking at is perhaps the first skeletonised dial crafted by Patek Philippe, and it’s a certified stunner. The Calatrava 5180/1R-001 comes cased in Rose Gold with an ultra-thin movement that features elegant hand engraving. Whether you’re wearing this to a press conference, red carpet or well, a family dinner, it never fails to capture one’s attention. It retails for about $103,000 on a good day.

Rolex Day-Date

I’ve heard a lot of talk about this timepiece being inspired by legendary rapper Tupac. This vintage-look Rolex Day-Date is ridiculously rare. Cased in yellow gold with a green ombré dial and diamond hour markers, the bezel flexes 52 brilliant-cut diamonds that can be seen on the indexes as well of this presidential bracelet. Price? Just North of a 100 grand, no biggie.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia ‘Baguette’ Tourbillon

If you’re wondering what a million dollars looks like, you’re looking at it. This is the glorious Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette. Cased in rose gold, the watch features a stunning total of 342 invisibly set, baguette-cut diamonds that adorn the timepiece, barrel to the bezel. More so, it boasts 80 invisibly set, baguette-cut diamonds on its lugs. The mechanism works using a four-arm movement construction that rotates and floats through the sapphire and diamond-bound space of the 100% transparent case. We’re still processing this one too, don’t worry.

Rolex Day-Date 40

We’ve always believed that simple elegance trumps all forms of style, and Conor McGregor most certainly concurs. He was spotted wearing a Rolex Date-Just 40 in 18K Rose Gold with olive green dial with gold Roman numerical indexes. Made for the 60th anniversary of this iconic model, here’s a fun fact – The Day-Date was the brand’s first edition to fully spell out the day of the week when presented in 1956. Currently, it’s priced at $45,000.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia ‘Casino’

Limited to only 18 pieces, this mind-boggling Jacob & Co. creation fetches North of $620,000 and the only other owner of this watch we know of, is Drake. Visually, it’s highly enticing but let me tell you what makes this a mechanical marvel as well. At the press of the button at 8 o’clock, the roulette wheel begins to spin, sending the little white ceramic ball flying. After which, you can only hope you bet on the right colour. It’s an actual casino on your wrist fellas, place your bets.

Patek Philippe World Time 5231J

If you take a look at the Conor McGregor watch collection, this is one piece that aesthetically stands out. It isn’t about diamonds, precious jewels or anything fancy. It’s the classic Patek Philippe aesthetic. What gets our attention most is the hand-painted cloisonné enamel planisphere that represents Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This masterpiece made its debut at BaselWorld 2019 and retails for $115K. In the complications department, being a world timer, it’s also a 24-hour timer that can indicate 24 different time zones.

Franck Muller Custom Diamond Encrusted

As a brand, Frank Muller really makes zero compromise when it comes to perfecting and icing out a timepiece. We’ve witnessed this in almost every creation from the brand. The piece glimmering on McGregor’s wrist is iced-out to the brim and customised according to the Irishman’s taste. Hence, it’s also a bit difficult to get specifics on this one. However, if we were to guess, it’s cased in rose gold with diamond encrusting treatment. All in all, we’d expect a cool $500K price-tag here.

All images: Courtesy Conor McGregor/Instagram

Lionel Messi Wore a Rolex Yacht-Master to Sign His New $80 Million PSG Contract

What kind of watch do you wear for your first day at a new job? If you’re Lionel Messi, the answer is easy: a Rolex.

The Argentinian soccer star was spotted wearing a gorgeous rose gold Yacht-Master as he arrived in Paris to sign with PSG on Tuesday afternoon. The sporty-yet-elegant timepiece was an appropriate choice for a player signing his first contract with a team other than the one he grew up playing for.

Barcelona shocked the sports world last week when it announced that Messi would be leaving the club after 21 years. Years of financial mismanagement and a newly implemented salary cap meant the Spanish club could no longer to afford to pay him, even after he agreed to a drastically reduced new contract. Monday’s tearful goodbye to the Barca faithful suggested that Messi probably isn’t overjoyed to be moving to the French capital, but it’s clear he’s trying to make the most of a difficult situation. And the first step in that process was showing up to his new job with a smile on his face, “This is Paris” stamped across his t-shirt and a Yacht-Master on his wrist.

And what a timepiece Messi chose for his first day. The Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master, ref. 126655, is a true beauty that has been referred to as an “era-defining timepiece” by this magazine. It has a 40mm 18 karat Everose gold case that houses a black dial and is topped with a matte black ceramic bezel. It’s powered by the watchmaker’s new-generation 3225 automatic movement, has a 70-hour power reserve and a durable Oysterflex bracelet with a matching Everose safety clasp. It retails for $27,300, which is no small sum, but then again Messi’s new two-season contract is believed to be worth roughly $40 million a year.

Meanwhile, the soccer star’s Rolex wasn’t the only luxury watch on display on Tuesday. During the formal announcement of Messi’s contract, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi could be seen wearing the new Patek Philippe Nautilus. You know, the one with the olive-green sunburst dial that has become virtually impossible to find since its release this spring? Of course, when you make $40 million a year, or are able to write a check for that much, in-demand watches are just a little bit easier to find.

Adam Driver Wears A Rolex In ‘Marriage Story’

It’s weird to say, but 2019 was the last real movie year – the last time films had wide theatrical releases in earnest. Interestingly, Marriage Story was a Netflix property, so it would feel just as at home in today’s streaming/limited theater release structure as it did in when it came out in the “before times.” In the ramp-up to its release, this excellently weepy drama, directed by Noah Baumbach, had tremendous Oscar buzz – going up against movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and being compared to vintage Oscar darling Kramer vs. Kramer.

The film follows characters Charlie and Nicole Barber (played by Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson) as they navigate an initially amicable divorce that quickly turns hostile. The film has a throwback feel, bolstered by a sweeping and beautiful score by Randy Newman. Just like the classic movies of the 1970s, Adam Driver wears his personal watch on-screen – and it’s hard to miss.