Inside John Mayer’s luxurious watch ‘wonderland’: the seven-time Grammy winner is a certified watch aficionado, sporting the Rolex ‘Pepsi’ White Gold GMT II and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak on stage
John Mayer announced on Twitter last month that he will embark on a solo tour this spring. Kicking off on March 11 at Newark, New Jersey, the tour will hit 19 arenas across the US before wrapping up on April 14, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, as per the post.
The tour is sure to be an exciting moment for Mayer to show off his luxury timepieces. The seven-time Grammy award-winning artist loves to wear watches and elevates watch collecting seriously to a whole new level.
In 2017, CNBC reported that Mayer splashed 25 per cent of his net worth on luxury watches, including one Patek Philippe timepiece that retails for US$300,000. In fact, his timepiece collection is valued in the tens of millions, as per The New York Times.
Here are some of the most valuable timepieces from the 45-year-old singer’s collection.
1. Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona
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2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying tourbillons finished in titanium
The timepiece also distinguishes itself with a self-winding Caliber 2950 movement combining a flying tourbillon with a central motor, according to the report. This Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is worth US$280,000, as per USA Luxury Watches.
3. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Music Edition
Mayer combined his passion for music and watches when he was spotted wearing a 43mm version of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Music Edition, as reported by Superwatchman. According to the Audemars Piguet website, the watch showcases a Tapisserie dial resembling an equaliser.
The knurled-textured studs look like jack plugs and the crown guards mirror a terminal fader, states Superwatchman. This model is estimated to be at US$229,000, as per NYC Watcher.
4. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
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The Grande Tapisserie decorated dial also indicates the leap year, a function pioneered by the luxury brand in 1955. The timepiece is valued at around US$90,000, as per Hodinkee.
5. Rolex White Gold GMT II “Pepsi”
Mayer isn’t afraid to wear a pop of colour – especially if it’s a Rolex. The timepiece is named “Pepsi” due to its signature red and blue bezel, per Superwatchman.
The classic luminescent hour markers and red hour marker alongside the new 18k gold Oyster bracelet and matching clasp gives the “Pepsi” Rolex a much more luxurious feel. The watch is priced at US$40,000, as per Swiss Watch Expo.
6. Rolex Submariner “Smurf”
The “Smurf” was the first Submariner to feature a case and bracelet made from 18k gold, according to The Watchbox.
The model features a blue dial and a Cerachrom bezel, according to The Watchbox. According to the same source, the model is worth US$38,000.
7. Rolex Daytona green dial
Mayer spoke about his own Rolex Daytona green dial and its potential on Talking Watches 2 in 2019.
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According to The Collector’s Circle, the watch comes with a sunburst green dial and features 18-carat gold-hour markers with Chromalight.
- The musician announced he will go on a solo tour this March, leading fans to wonder what he’ll rock on stage this season – perhaps his Rolex Rainbow Cosmograph Daytona or Rolex Submariner ‘Smurf’?
- Mayer once drove up the price of the Rolex Daytona green dial after calling his version a ‘sleeper hit’, while his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Music Edition is also a gem