During his 21-year-long illustrious career, LeBron James has amassed a dazzling array of accolades, including four NBA championships, NBA Finals MVP awards, and NBA MVP titles each. However, those are not the only bling in his collection. Beyond his trophy cabinet adorned with accolades, LeBron James also boasts a luxurious watch collection that would make any enthusiast green with envy. He recently added another timepiece to his horological masterpiece collection.
Before his historical game against the Denver Nuggets on March 2, James entered the Crypto.com Arena flaunting his $47,500-worth Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126509, released in 2023. This stunning watch boasts an 18 kt white gold case (40mm) paired with a matching white gold Oyster bracelet. Moreover, this particular reference comes with a black and steel dial with white gold applied indices, complemented by a white gold tachymetric scale, and features a power reserve of 72 hours. A fitting prelude to his unforgettable performance that evening.
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This game against the Denver Nuggets saw King James reach a 40,000-point career milestone, becoming the first-ever player to achieve such a feat. With 10 minutes and 39 seconds left in the second quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers forward made a remarkable lay-up from the left side of the basket, giving the Lakers a 37-32 lead and securing his place in the annals of NBA history.
However, as mentioned before, James is no stranger to luxurious watches, so let’s take a look at his luxurious collection; try not to drool!
A dive into LeBron James’ horological collection
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Apart from the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, James also has the super rare Rolex Daytona ‘Eye of the Tiger’. This masterpiece features a bezel adorned with 38 baguette-cut diamonds, while the champagne sub-dials are elegantly intertwined with brilliant-cut diamonds and black lacquer, commanding a staggering price tag of $300,000. His Rolex collection also includes a yellow gold Rolex Day-Day II, which was spotted on his hands during Cleveland’s victory parade after James led them to the sole 2016 championship.
But James’ horological pursuits don’t stop there. He also owns the Rolex Yacht-Master II, the largest watch available in the brand’s catalog. And let’s not forget the Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 39, which he proudly wore on the red carpet for the premiere of his film Space Jam: A New Legacy.
Alongside his Rolex favorites, he’s often seen sporting the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Celestial 6102R, a masterpiece featuring a sky map dial and three sapphire crystals that represent the night sky, moon phases, and even the Milky Way.
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James is also an avid Audemars Piguet aficionado. His admiration for the brand may have sparked in 2013 when he collaborated to design the Royal Oak Offshore LeBron James limited edition. With only 600 pieces available, this watch stands out with its striking blend of titanium and gold, now commanding a substantial price of around US$100,000 in the secondary market. James’ collection continues to impress with the inclusion of the Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon 25th anniversary edition in two variations: one in stainless steel and the other in 18k pink gold.