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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 09, 2026

Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe Leads Christie’s NYC Watch Auction

If there’s one thing to learn about luxury watches in 2026, it’s that the collector and vintage auction market remains bigger and better than ever before, with headline auction houses reporting record-breaking sales figures and sell-through rates. Popularity has shifted from soaring brand-new boutique resales to a space more carefully curated around watches with historical significance and stories from past owners. The team at Christie’s is proud to give the watch world what it wants with the announcement of its ‘Important Watches’ live auction event, taking place on June 12th at Christie’s Rockefeller Center. It also follows Christie’s record-setting momentum out of Geneva, where a Cartier “London Crash” smashed expectations at over $2 million, setting a new auction record for the model and supporting Cartier’s grip on the collector market. Patek Philippe reference 3448G, one of only two known transitional 3448s to feature the rare “red dot” leap year indication At the top of the catalog is the ultra-rare Patek Philippe Ref. 3448G “Red Dot,” a white gold grail with its unique leap year indicator and only a handful of known examples in existence. From modern Patek, the diamond-heavy Nautilus Haute Joaillerie Ref. 5980/1400G-010, while Richard Mille’s RM022 “Red” Aerodyne brings the brand’s signature futuristic style to the auction block. Buyers also get a strong selection of design-driven classics, like the Cartier Baignoire Allongée from 1970 and an Audemars Piguet 18K white gold jumping hour from the late 1920s, both showing how vintage has become even more collectible alongside modern pieces. Cartier 18K Gold Tank Normale Gifted to David O. Selznick by Jock Whitney to Mark Gone With the Wind Premiere Where this sale really hits another level is the original origin of these watches. A Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 570, once owned by Andy Warhol, stands out as a heavy hitter, tying Swiss watchmaking to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A 1939 Cartier Tank Normale from the Selznick family connects Hollywood history, Gone With the Wind, and old-school Cartier luxury, while presidential ties to Lyndon B. Johnson appear through two Tiffany-signed Patek Philippe Calatravas commissioned with the “Golden Rule” dial. Add in decades of watches from collectors like Todd Michael Glaser, and the sale becomes all about the stories these watches carry through time. Richard Mille RM 022 “Aerodyne” Dual Time Zone in red Quartz TPT® Source: Christie's

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 03, 2026

Tudor's New Black Bay Chrono 'Bumblebee' Is Impossible To Miss

When Tudor first released the Black Bay Chrono at Baselworld in 2017 as an homage to its historic chronographs from the 70s and 90s, it took on a modest design with a simple black dial and matching stainless-steel bezel. Since then, it has evolved into a flagship model for the brand, embracing a more colorful identity that uses the dial as a canvas for creative and unexpected combinations of color. We’ve witnessed it with David Beckham’s ‘Pink’ model for Inter Miami CF, and even inside the Miami F1 Grand Prix paddock with the ‘Flamingo Blue’ edition. Today, the Swiss watchmakers at Tudor are adding even more color to their lineup of modern chronographs with the release of the all-new Black Bay Chrono 30 ‘Bumblebee’, part of the Tudor Daring Watches collection. The eye-catching new model still retains Tudor’s robust yet comfortable 39mm case diameter, crafted in 316L stainless steel, with a black anodized aluminum tachymeter bezel that adds to the buzz, no pun intended. The beauty lies inside its sapphire crystal, where its domed “Bumblebee” yellow dial contrasts with black circular sub-dials, fitted with “snowflake” hands as an homage to the brand’s original design introduced in 1969. Underneath it all, Tudor’s in-house MT5813 self-winding mechanical chronograph movement powers the watch, showcasing an impressive 70-hour power reserve from a caliber made up of 346 components. Functions include hours and minutes at the center, chronograph seconds at the center, chronograph 45-minute counter at 3 o’clock, small seconds at 9 o’clock, date counter at 6 o’clock, and stop-seconds for precision timing. Rounding off its traditional yet modern look and feel, Tudor fits the “Bumblebee” Chrono on a matching stainless steel three-link bracelet with an easy “T-fit” rapid adjustment clasp. The all-new Tudor Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee” is now available at authorized boutiques worldwide, with a retail price of $6,725. Source: Tudor

By Jordan Aquistapace – June 01, 2026

Audemars Piguet Reveals THREE New Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs

The Royal Oak Offshore traces its roots back to 1972, when Audemars Piguet introduced the original Royal Oak, a watch conceived by Gerald Genta that effectively created the luxury sports watch category. When AP tasked designer Emmanuel Gueit with building something larger and bolder for a younger generation, the result was a 42mm case with rubber chronograph pushers and a presence that management nearly rejected entirely. The watch was initially launched in 1993 as a limited anniversary piece of just 100 examples, though collectors latched on quickly, and the Offshore soon grew into one of the most popular models in the lineup. Today, Audemars Piguet is proud to continue that legacy with the release of three new, colorful Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph models. Sized in a robust 42mm and crafted from a mixture of metals, depending on the reference, the Royal Oak Offshore proves its nautical narrative with a glareproof sapphire crystal, rubber screw-down crown, and rubber push-pieces water resistant to 100 meters. Each model features Audemars Piguet’s Méga Tapisserie dial, and comes accented with touches of color seen on the tachymeter scale and on the counters at 9 and 12 o’clock. Each watch comes fitted with a matching textured calfskin leather strap and is powered by Audemars Piguet's Calibre 4404 flyback chronograph movement, visible through the sapphire caseback. Functions include a flyback chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, and date. Together, the three models showcase the Royal Oak Offshore's sporty personality while adding a summer-ready twist. The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs are now available at authorized boutiques worldwide, starting at $42,500.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 29, 2026

H. Moser Reveals Its Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date

Complications are nothing new to the luxury watch world, whether it be the captivating movement of an exposed tourbillon or the sophistication behind a complex worldtimer. Regardless, as the industry continues to evolve, watchmakers like H. Moser & Cie. find new ways and ideas to further improve an age-old art, turning modern marvels into not only tool watches but works of art for the wrist. H. Moser is proud to bring that vision to life with its latest release, the Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date, a watch designed and engineered to be a true travel companion wherever you take it. The Endeavour’s case measures a robust yet comfortable 42mm and is crafted from polished stainless steel, with a pusher and crown positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock. Even with the ability to precisely track an array of functions, the dial remains clean and simple, just as H. Moser is known for on each of its watches. Inside, around its inner edge, the white minute track measures the seconds and minutes, while the tachometric scale measures speed. The dial itself features a beautiful turquoise fumé and sunburst finish, which contrasts against the red seconds hand and the rhodium-plated minute hand.The real magic behind this Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date lies within, where H. Moser’s in-house HMC 730 movement powers the watch with 383 components and an impressive 72-hour power reserve. The official list of functions includes: hours and minutes, chronograph with central display and indication of elapsed seconds and minutes, flyback on the minutes and seconds, dual time, date, and power reserve indicator. And while all of that complexity is hidden behind its artistic dial, turn the watch over, and its mechanical beauty is visible through a transparent sapphire caseback. H. Moser pulls together the entire design on a luxurious grey alligator leather and nubuck strap, fitted with a traditional steel pin buckle engraved with the Moser logo. The all-new H. Moser Endeavour Flyback Chronograph Dual Time Date is now available at authorized boutiques worldwide with a pricetag of $74,400.

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 21, 2026

Audemars Piguet Reveals Its New Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon, Limited to 150

Audemars Piguet’s history as a horological mastermind has always extended far beyond watches, diversifying its creativity through other industries and artists that find common ground within watchmaking. Today, Audemars Piguet just expanded its lineup even further with the debut of a limited-edition Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon in collaboration with Yoon and Verbal. Launched during an exclusive event at FUTURA in Bukchon, South Korea, the debut welcomed celebrities like Hailey Bieber, A$AP Nast, Ejae, Arón Piper, Soo‑hyuk Lee, Winnie Harlow, and Irene Kim.Together, as a creative powerhouse, Yoon Ahn and Verbal have put themselves at the center of high-end fashion, hip-hop, and street culture through the birth of their Tokyo-based fashion label, AMBUSH, making the two a perfect choice to partner with AP. The Royal Oak Concept stands out as one of Audemars Piguet’s most coveted creations, and this special edition, limited to 150 pieces worldwide, features a 38.5mm case crafted from titanium and showcases a mix of sandblasted, satin-brushed, and polished surfaces. A shimmering black aventurine dial opens to the core of the movement, Audemars Piguet’s in-house Caliber 2892, a hand-wound flying tourbillon movement positioned at 6 o’clock. Its sapphire caseback offers a secondary view of the mechanism in action, while the bezel is laser-etched with Yoon and Verbal’s logo to signify its ultra-exclusive collaboration with Audemars Piguet. One of the most refreshing aspects of the Royal Oak Concept is that AP chooses to fit its most complex piece with a comfortable rubber strap as a way to encourage collectors to wear it daily rather than stuff it away in a watchbox. Along with an interchangeable black rubber strap with a “micro-mosaic” pattern and quilted inner imprint, the watch comes with an additional, matching red rubber strap. The all-new Audemars Piguet x Yoon and Verbal Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon is now available at AP boutiques worldwide, priced at $225,000. GALLERY-EMBED

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 21, 2026

Ressence Adds Two New Colors to Its Oil-Filled TYPE 7 Collection

Watches have historically served a purpose as tools for the wrist, whether it be tracking record lap times on a race circuit with a chronograph or using a GMT to accompany a jet-setting lifestyle, jumping from timezone to timezone. Regardless, trends and growing popularity in the luxury watch market continue to blur that vision, with price and exclusivity driving interest among buyers and collectors. The Swiss watchmakers at Ressence take a more traditional tool-watch approach with their TYPE 7 collection, launching its spring campaign, "Your Hands Are Your Best Tools." In celebration of its most versatile tool watch, which debuted in March 2025 to mark the brand’s 15-year anniversary, Ressence just added two new colorways to the TYPE 7 lineup.Originally launched in Night Blue and a limited-edition XV Aquamarine, the watch is now available in a stealthy Black and vibrant Cactus Green finish. The 41mm case is crafted from strong, ultra-lightweight Grade 5 Titanium, with 50-meter water resistance, making the TYPE 7 perfect for everyday wear, whether it’s simple city living or life on the high seas. The most noticeable characteristic of the TYPE 7 is its signature oil-filled dial, which uses liquid to suspend the dial and give it an unmistakable look, displaying hours, minutes, a second timezone, and oil temperature (by color). The case houses two separate sealed chambers, with the upper one filled with 2.5 mL of oil to achieve this incredible feat of engineering.Each new TYPE 7 comes fitted with Ressence’s famous integrated bracelet, which not only offers comfort for your wrists but also pulls the entire modern, minimal design together. These new releases present the option to easily swap the traditional titanium bracelet for a more subtle, sporty rubber strap that matches each dial's color. The all-new black and catcus green Ressence TYPE 7 watches are now available at authorized boutiques worldwide with a retail price of CHF 36,000 ($45,600). GALLERY-EMBED

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 20, 2026

This NBA MVP Gifted His Whole Team Audemars Piguet Watches

Every sports team has its star player, but as NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, Peyton Manning, once said, “The most valuable player is the one that makes the most players valuable." It’s the reason for this unspoken ritual: captains and quarterbacks surprising teammates with extravagant gifts at the end of seasons, as a thank-you for protecting, motivating, and contributing to the team's overall success. And we’re not talking about a nice dinner out or a Starbucks gift card, but gifts like luxury watches, ebikes, golf club sets, and even brand-new cars. Last year, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA Most Valuable Player, and to celebrate the occasion, he splurged and bought his whole team new Rolex watches. This year, Shai went back-to-back and was awarded MVP for the 2025-26 season, and knowing he had to take things a step further, the 27-year-old Point Guard shocked his team with new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches. SportsCenter broke the news after teammate Jaylin Williams posted an Instagram story of the whole team showing off their new AP watches and designer trench coats, with Shai in the background smiling at OKC’s training facility. And, rather than buying the same model in bulk to make it easy on himself, he chose to offer a mix between Audemars Piguet’s classic stainless-steel Royal Oak (ref. 16202ST) on an integrated bracelet and the nautical Royal Oak Offshore Diver (ref. 15720ST). With an 18-player roster, the small token of appreciation is valued at well over half a million dollars. For Shai himself, the yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, with a smoked green-toned dial, is his go-to choice. As the Oklahoma City Thunder kicks off its NBA Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP status and a locker room full of new Audemars Piguet watches may be the motivation that takes the team to the NBA Finals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SportsCenter (@sportscenter) Source: ESPN

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 12, 2026

Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal POP Finally Revealed

Finally, after days of speculation and more than a few AI-generated renderings flooding the internet, Swatch and Audemars Piguet have officially released images and details surrounding what has quickly become one of the biggest stories in the watch world ahead of this Saturday’s launch. What buyers can expect is, more or less, what many suspected all along: an affordable take on the Royal Oak, though notably without the iconic integrated bracelet many enthusiasts were hoping to see. But all the signs of this accessorized pocket watch were there from the start of the collaboration craze. Originally introduced in the late 1980s, the Swatch POP was one of the brand’s more playful and unconventional designs, built around a detachable watch head that could be clipped into different holders, straps, and accessories. The collection featuring Audemars Piguet’s most beloved model will be available in two bioceramic versions: a time-only design with a crown located at the 12 o’clock position and a small-seconds variant with a more traditional crown position at 3 o’clock. Of the eight colorful combinations, two feature a small-seconds display, while the remaining six stick to a more traditional time-only layout, each presented in its own distinct colorway. Powering the Royal POP collection is Swatch’s SISTEM51 movement, the brand’s fully automated mechanical caliber made up of just 51 components assembled entirely by machine with an impressive 90-hour power reserve. Now that we finally have a clearer picture of what to expect from this Saturday’s release, the big question becomes just how massive the lines outside Swatch stores will be, and how much buyers will end up paying on the secondary market if they actually want to wear one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swatch (@swatch)

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 12, 2026

TAG Heuer Honors the Indy 500 With a Limited-Edition Formula 1 Watch

Having experienced the energy of the Indianapolis 500 firsthand, it’s easy to understand why it’s considered one of the most iconic and historic races of all time. From the massive crowds and roaring engines to the traditions that surround race weekend, it truly feels like one of the greatest gatherings in all of motorsports. TAG Heuer apparently agrees, as its newest release, Formula 1 Solargraph x Indy 500, takes direct inspiration from the race while continuing the evolution of one of the brand’s longest-running collections.The Formula 1 line first debuted in the mid-1980s and quickly became associated with colorful designs, affordable pricing, and a strong connection to racing. This new Indy 500 edition keeps things fairly restrained compared to other Formula 1 watches, with a 38mm sandblasted steel case paired with a black dial and brown outer track. Small touches of Indianapolis appear throughout the watch, including the brick pattern that pays homage to the Yard of Bricks at the Speedway.The biggest update comes from the Solargraph movement. Instead of relying on a standard watch battery, it runs on light and can store enough power to operate for months after being fully charged. TAG Heuer says even brief exposure to sunlight is enough to keep it running during everyday wear. Limited to 1,110 examples, the release continues the long relationship between motorsports and watchmaking. Source: TAG Heuer

By Jordan Aquistapace – May 12, 2026

Tom Brady Spotted Wearing a $6 Million Rolex at The Roast of Kevin Hart

While Tom Brady is best known as a seven-time Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame NFL quarterback, he has also built a reputation as one of the biggest watch collectors and enthusiasts in sports, often spotted at games and events wearing some of the most expensive and exclusive watches in the world. The diversity in his taste for watches proves an actual appreciation for all things haute horology, whether it be the complexity behind a Richard Mille RM 35-05 ‘Rafael Nadal’ or the history and significance of a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 6241 “John Player Special”. But this past weekend at The Roast of Kevin Hart, Tom Brady focused fully on the bling factor, wearing an off-catalog Rolex Sea-Dweller reportedly valued at $6 million.While off-catalog Rolex models are nothing new in the watch world, seeing the exclusive treatment applied to a Sea-Dweller certainly is, as these ultra-exclusive releases are usually reserved for models like the Daytona, Day-Date, Yacht-Master, Sky-Dweller, and Submariner. Tom Brady’s Sea-Dweller is part of Rolex’s 2023 off-catalog lineup, featuring an 18k white gold case completely drenched in diamonds, from its baguette-cut bezel and full pavé dial to the table-cut diamond bracelet. Even as retail prices of these pieces are hardly ever revealed, it's rumored that this may be the most expensive off-catalog Rolex ever made. Introduced in 1967, the Rolex Sea-Dweller was originally developed as a serious professional dive watch built to withstand the extreme pressures of deep-sea exploration. And although we can almost guarantee that this seven-figure dive watch will never see the deep depths of the ocean, Tom Brady definitely shocked the watch world by bringing out this one-off piece to share on one of Kevin Hart’s biggest nights. The star-studded roast also brought out names like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Kim Kardashian, Ben Affleck, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Rob Gronkowski, to name a few, making it one of the most celebrity-packed comedy events of the year. Source: Tom Brady's Instagram

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