Have you ever wondered what kind of watches the world’s richest men wear? In this article, we’ll explore the wristwatch choices of three of the richest men on the planet: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates, and unravel the stories behind their selected timepieces.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, owns an OMEGA watch called the Seamaster Aqua Terra. While he could easily afford expensive items, it remains unclear what kind of watches he genuinely prefers. Sometimes, he wears a watch during public appearances, but in reality, like many other billionaire tech giants, Musk typically doesn’t wear one.
The Seamaster Aqua Terra pays a magnificent tribute to OMEGA’s rich maritime heritage. Its symmetrical case is meticulously crafted from stainless steel and features a wave-edged design on the back. Inspired by the luxurious wooden decks of sailboats, the watch showcases a horizontal “teak” pattern. Additionally, it boasts a date window at 6 o’clock and rhodium-plated hands and indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility.
Jeff Bezos
The CEO of Amazon, who earns over RM50,000 per minute, seems to be an occasional watch collector, with some very nice, although not extravagant, timepieces. He is always spotted wearing an elegant watch – the Ulysse Nardin Dual Time.
The Ulysse Nardin Dual Time showcases dual-time functionality and embraces a more traditional design approach, emphasizing the balance between the timepiece’s construction and performance. Encased in a 42mm stainless steel case, it exudes a blend of elegance and professionalism. The dial flaunts a silver tone, complemented by blue-rimmed sub-dials and luminous hour markers. Notably, the Ulysse Nardin Dual Time owned by Jeff Bezos also features a transparent case back, revealing its inner workings.
Bill Gates
Despite holding the position of Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft, Bill Gates is often seen wearing a simple Casio watch. He is frequently spotted sporting the Casio Duro 200M, which is a very affordable quartz dive watch available for purchase online for less than RM300.
The Casio Duro, also referred to as the Casio Marlin, made its entry into the market in 2011 and swiftly garnered a massive following as an outstanding diving watch. Its affordability has played a significant role in its widespread acclaim. With a price tag of only RM300, it offers remarkable value and is regarded as an exceptional timepiece within its price range.
