How much of a Michael Jordan fan are you? Did you know that his love is not limited to basketball only but also his watches? A watch band made out of the tires of a real F1 car, a watch themed on the TV show ‘Miami Vice’ – these are just two of the gems of breathtaking watches that Jordan has in his collection.
He has many brands in his collection, including Rolex, Roger Dubuis, Urwerk, Richard Mille, Panerai, and more. ‘His Airness’ has added one more Rolex to his collection. His wife, Yvette Prieto, accompanied him on his latest shopping excursion. However, his latest purchase is just one more ode to a love affair that started in the 1980s and continues to this day. Let’s find out more about Michael Jordan and his watches.
Michael Jordan adds another piece of luxury to his collection
Recently, an Instagram post stirred social media as Michael Jordan once again revealed his taste for fine things. Outside a Rolex store is Spain, he sported an exquisite timepiece, a watch that is much more than a mere fashion accessory because it is also a symbol of status. Amidst this media and fan frenzy, Jordan flaunted his new toy, proving that he is a big fan of luxury.
While the details of the watch were unknown at the time, the watch did stand out on his wrist.
The $10.7 billion worth brand’s store in Marbella, Spain, will most likely see a surge in customers going forward with His Airness having graced it with his presence.
It is consistent with Jordan’s lavish living, showing that he lives a plush life after his celebrated basketball career. Jordan is also a collector of timepieces and has often been spotted wearing legendary brands.
Michael Jordan and a love affair from the 80s
Michael Jordan and his association with and love for watches is not something new.
As early as the 1980s, he laid bare his love for watches to the world when he created the ‘Time Jordan’ watches in collaboration with the French designer Guy Laroche. It was launched in 1985 as a limited-edition watch and the first-ever Michael Jordan watch collectible.
As his latest outing suggests, Michael Jordan is a big fan of Rolex too. MJ has been spotted wearing what many consider the holy grail of modern Rolex Daytonas, the platinum Daytona with blue dial or ‘Platona’. It is currently selling for around $200,000.
From $16,000 Panerai watches to $160,000 futuristic Urwerk pieces, MJ oozes class whenever he steps out. Earlier this year, the Chicago Bulls icon wore an Everose-gold Rolex Daytona at the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race in Nashville. Even though his 23XI Racing team didn’t perform well, the billionaire showed his style.