Jay Z, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson’s fiancé Colin Jost all rock motorsports-inspired watches – should you?
From the Rolex Daytona to the Tag Heuer Monaco and Chopard Mille Miglia, luxury watchmakers have long drawn inspiration from the world of car racing – but did you know all these celebs were such big fans, too?
Watchmakers have long found inspiration in the world of motorsports. Craftsman from the two respective fields share a passion for details and a desire for precision. We look at three iconic watches with a link to historic races – and the celebrities we’ve spotted wearing these designs.
Rolex Daytona
The single most recognisable chronograph watch in the world is closely linked to motorsports. Named after the famous Daytona 500 race, the watch is one of Rolex’s most collectable – with the famous Paul Newman Daytona, once owned by the actor, shattering records at auction in 2017 when it was sold for US$17.8 million.
Rolex has continued to reinvent the reference, in recent years adding different dial colours to the line, as well as launching the popular black and white ceramic bezel reference in 2016. The rainbow gem-set Daytona has been a hit as well.
It’s a favourite among celebrities. You’ll spot it on the wrists of everyone from watch fanatic John Mayer to Beyoncé and Jay Z.
Tag Heuer Monaco