Canadian singer and rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, known as Drake, is an influential figure in contemporary popular music. He has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip-hop.
Like one of his best friends, DJ Khaled, the successful rapper is also known as a passionate watch lover. They both have a crazy watch collection. Because of their bromance, it's not really surprising to see they have similar watches. When visiting Paris, DJ Khaled even says, "I like whatever Drake likes!"
Drake watch collection boasts prestigious brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille, to name a few. These timepieces not only signify the pinnacle of luxury watchmaking but also reflect the rapper's personal style and commitment to excellence. Drake's affinity for opulent watches can be seen in his preference for diamond-encrusted pieces, such as the Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster, as well as in his fondness for distinctive designs, like the iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus.Â
In this blog post, we will delve into Drake watch collection. I must say Drake watch collection is just incredible! It also reminds me of Mark Wahlberg, Floyd Mayweather, and Jay Z watch collection. Curious? Let's dive in!
Drake Watch Collection - Jacob and Co. Five Time Zone
Drake Watch Collection - Jacob and Co. Five Time Zone​​
Just like his best friend, DJ Khaled, the rapper owns several Jacob and Co. watches, for instance, the one you see in the picture. The beautiful Jacob and Co. Five Time Zone is seen on his wrist.Â
It is a vintage timepiece with a unique look and eye-catching appeal. The stunner displays five distinct time zones, with New York, LA, Tokyo, Paris, and real-time in the center. According to Jacob & Co., it has a sapphire band bracelet and a 5-carat diamond bezel.
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Drake Watch Collection - Jacob and Co. Astronomia Casino
Drake Watch Collection - Jacob and Co. Astronomia Casino​​
Another Jacob and Co. watch in his collection is the Astronomia Casino. It is a handcrafted watch with a working roulette wheel in red and black color. The labor-intensively crafted Jacob & Co. version has a four-arm design, a ceramic globe ball, and a rotating one-carat white diamond after 30 seconds.
The technological solutions that allow the Astronomia Casino to run smoothly took more than a year to design, even though it is simple to use. Thanks to the roulette wheel inside the dial, users can play their preferred game of chance wherever they are.Â
The ceramic ball could bounce wildly without fear that it would affect the watch's ability to maintain time because a sapphire crystal protected the movement from it.
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G​​
Drake's tie-dye may have caught our attention while he and LeBron James were at the 2019 Uninterrupted Canada album launch in Toronto. However, it couldn't take the attention of the watch enthusiasts away from the timepiece on his wrist.
The in question watch is a  well-known masterpiece. Due to its ultra-slim self-winding calibre 240 Q movement, the reference 5740/1G, the first Grand Complication in the Patek Philippe Nautilus collection.Â
The white-gold watch has a sapphire-crystal caseback so you can see what's going on inside and a dial that is 40mm wide and 8.4mm thick.
During the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Messi was seen wearing this timepiece. Many other celebrities and athletes also have this watch, such as Jay Z, DJ Khaled, Luka Modric, etc.
Retail price: $126,850.
Market price (Nov 2022): ~$250,000.
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Customized by Virgil Abloh
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Customized by Virgil Abloh​​
This Patek Philippe Nautilus is a piece unique! This watch was designed by Virgil Abloh and brought to life by customizer MAD Paris, best known for his blackened watch treatments. With an annual calendar and moon phase complication, this Nautilus 5726 is perfectly set with emeralds all over the watch.
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Iced Out 5719/10G-010
Drake Watch Collection - Patek Philippe Nautilus Iced Out 5719/10G-010​​
Another Patek Philippe Nautilus he has also can be found in Mark Wahlberg's watch collection. This watch is the iced-out Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G-010.
Its dial is fully set with 255 diamonds and three baguette-cut diamond hour markers.
Market price: ~$800,000.
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Daytona 'John Mayer Dial' 116508
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Daytona 'John Mayer Dial' 116508​​
Let's move on to another brand: Rolex. In the picture, he wears a Rolex Daytona 116508 with a green dial. The handsome watch was introduced at Basel World 2016. It comes in yellow gold with a striking green dial, and the watch community also calls this dial as 'John Mayer' dial.
Many celebrities and athletes, such as John Mayer, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, Conor McGregor, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, etc. own this beauty. This is also one of my favorite watches!
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Day-Date Champagne Dial 228398TBR
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Day-Date Champagne Dial 228398TBR​​
Drake's Day-Date looks dope! The Rolex Day-Date 228398TBR is widely sought-after for its yellow gold finish and contemporary feature set. It has a diamond-encrusted bezel adorned with 52 round-cut stones and a matching champagne dial set with ten baguette-cut stones.
Market price: ~$40,000.
Drake Watch Collection - Richard Mille 69 Tourbillon Erotic
Drake Watch Collection - Richard Mille 69 Tourbillon Erotic​​
He also has several Richard Mille watches, but here I only want to show one - Richard Mille RM69 Tourbillon Erotic that talks dirty.
Staring at the brand new RM 69 Manual Winding Tourbillon Erotic Watch and the watch will tell you, "I want to caress your body" or "Let me kiss you tonight."Â
Drake is brave enough to wear the piece that has been unofficially referred to as 'sex watch' in public.
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Sky-Dweller Meteorite Dial 326259TBR
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Sky-Dweller Meteorite Dial 326259TBR​​
Drake wears an extremely rare Rolex Sky-Dweller 326259TBR with a ‘Meteorite’ dial, a case, bezel, and dial in white gold.Â
The watch is exclusively made for the Chinese market and is limited to only 3 pieces worldwide.The 42mm case has been set with 74 baguette-cut diamonds, the dial with 10 baguette-cut diamonds, and features a black rubber oyster strap with a diamond set 18k white gold clasp.
This Rolex is not accessible to ordinary people - I think many people surely know it. It’s an off-the-menu offering available only to Rolex’s most influential client. Because the timepiece is so uncommon, there aren’t many photographs of it on the internet, so Drake has truly blessed us by giving us a glance.
This heavy Sky-Dweller is a true rapper’s timepiece, with an 18ct white gold casing, meteorite dial, and almost entirely studded with diamonds. Drake has chosen the Oysterflex edition of this watch which is somewhat sportier and considerably more flexible than the standard engraved white gold bracelet.
Market price: ~$700,000.
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Sky-Dweller Iced Out 326959TBR
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Sky-Dweller Iced Out 326959TBR​​
His next piece is, in my opinion, very beautiful. It is the very rare out-of-catalog Rolex Sky-Dweller factory set with diamonds all over the watch. It has 8 baguette-cut diamonds as hour markers. And like the previous one, this watch also has a meteorite dial.Â
Market value: ~$1.5 Million.
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Day-Date 128349RBR Pink Dial
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Day-Date 128349RBR Pink Dial​​
Drake was seen wearing a pink dial Rolex Day-Date 128349RBR in white gold, set with 32 diamonds around the bezel, and the Roman VI and IX hour markers of the dial are set with 24 diamonds. The middle of the bracelet has been semi-set with factory diamonds. Such a cute watch for him!
Market pricet: ~$100,000Â
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 86349SAFUBL
Drake Watch Collection - Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 86349SAFUBL​​
The 39mm Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 86349SAFUBL combines the brand's iconic design elements and commitment to uncompromising craftsmanship.Â
The watch features a white gold case and bracelet, grape red sunray dial, 48 baguette-cut sapphires in a blue-pink gradient.Â
Retail pricet: €58,250.Â