More than a Hobby
While most of us may be content with a small collection of watches, some individuals take the art of watch collecting to the next level, amassing dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of timepieces. While it's nearly impossible to determine who owns the world's largest watch collection due to secrecy and security concerns, here's a closer look at some of the world's most prominent watch collectors and their remarkable collections.
Jason Singer
A retired ER doctor, Jason Singer has been collecting watches since the 1980s. Initially focused on Hamilton and Gruen, he transitioned to Rolex "Bubbleback" watches, amassing over 1,000 at one point. Singer is now recognized as a leading Patek Philippe collector.
Kevin Hart
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart boasts an impressive collection of modern luxury watches, particularly highly complicated ones. His collection includes tourbillons, perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, and coveted Rolex sports watches.
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg's watch collection centers on Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. He's often seen with gem-set Rolex sports watches, an off-catalog sapphire Submariner, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus with a Tiffany & Co. dial.
John Mayer
Musician John Mayer is renowned in the watch collecting community for his passion for Rolex watches, especially Daytona chronographs. The yellow gold Daytona with a green dial from his collection is affectionately known as the "John Mayer."
Jay-Z
Rapper and billionaire businessman Jay-Z is a notable collector of ultra-expensive watches, with a strong influence on popularizing Audemars Piguet. His collection includes exceptional pieces from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and more.
Roni Madhvani
Roni Madhvani's impressive watch collection is characterized by its focus on shaped and uniquely designed timepieces. From Gilbert Albert-designed Patek Philippe watches to a Cartier Cintrée watch with a custom-designed dial, Madhvani's collection is a testament to his appreciation for creative design.
Hold your horses, this is only part 1 of our list. Tune in next week and get your guesses ready, as we’ve saved the best for last with the remaining 5 Top 5 watch collectors of all time.