Known for his larger-than-life personality and chart-topping hits, DJ Khaled has always been upfront about his unabashed appreciation for the finer things in life.
And with an estimated personal fortune in excess of US$75 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Khaled has ample cash to splash on extravagances, such as multimillion-dollar beachfront mansions, custom-made bling and a car collection that includes numerous Rolls-Royces.
Recording artists DJ Khaled and Flo Rida at a basketball game in Miami on November 6, 2023. Photo: USA Today
He’s also an avid collector of luxury watches with an impressive and extensive collection that’s worth milliоns – and even possesses rare and custom timepieces by elite brands Rolex, Patek Philippe and Jacob & Co.
Here are some of the most valuable watches in DJ Khaled’s collection:
1. Jacob & Co. Billionaire III
In March, DJ Khaled shared an Instagram story in which he wore a Jacob & Co. Billionaire watch that got a lot of attention. Everyone already knows that the musician and producer owns another Billionaire III that has over 129 carats of diamonds and 713 white diamonds set in it. It’s his most expensive watch and is worth an unbelievable $3 million.But this brand-new piece, which has a unique gold band and setting, doesn’t seem to be for sale to anyone else. This means it’s truly priceless.
2. Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette
Khaled likes Jacob & Co. watches even more than that. He wears a lot of different models from this new brand, whether it’s in his music videos, at events for his industry, or while flying around the world.
The Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette in White Gold is one of Khaled’s favorite pieces. When this space-themed watch came out, it made a lot of noise in the world of watches. In line with his taste for luxury, Khaled’s version of this watch is very fаncy. It has 133 triangle-cut white diamonds that add up to 16.80 carats and costs a whopping US$1 million.
3. Patek Philippe Nautilus “The Chandelier”
This famous musician from Miami also owns a number of Patek Philippe watches, mostly Nautilus types. One of these is the Nautilus 5719/10G-010, which you can often see him wearing.”The Chandelier” is a loving nаme for this watch, which was made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus. The fаncy setting of baguette diamonds on the clock, bezel, and chain really lives up to its nаme. According to DJ Khaled himself to GQ, the star’s unique “big face” Anniversary Edition might even fetch more than a million dollars. It can sell for as much as 800,000 dollars.
4. Rolex Daytona “Eye of the Tiger”
Khaled wore a beautiful yellow gold Rolex Daytona “Eye of the Tiger” that made heads turn at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The face of this unique and hard-to-find watch has a tiger ᵴtriƥe pattern, and the hour marks are diamonds. The frame is decorated with 36 trapeze-cut diamonds. This fаncy piece of jewelry costs about US$215,000.
5. Rolex Day-Date Platinum with Arabic Numerals and Calendar
Since Khaled is the son of Palestinian refugees and a devoted Muslim, he is very proud of his heritage. That pride shows in this one-of-a-kind platinum Rolex Day-Date, which can be told apart from others by its Arabic numbers and calendar dial.The beautiful ice blue face with Arabic numbers makes the watch even more appealing, making it a very rare and sought-after item on the black market. Khaled’s longtime jeweler, Pristine Jewellers, chose and bought the watch just for him. It cost about US$80,000, but it’s worth about US$150,000 now.
6. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold
Khaled also has a number of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches in his collection. On his first trip to Paris in early 2023, he was seen wearing one that really stood out: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Rainbow” Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked Ref. 15412BA.The skeleton face and colorful gems set in the case of this watch are what make it so popular. The glossy finish on the case and chain makes it stand out from other watches, which is why it’s worth about US$650,000 on the resale market.