Here Are Powerful CEOs And Their Choices Of Watches

To businessmen, a watch is considered an essential accessory. Hamilton Powell, Crown & Caliber’s founder and CEO said:

These are the watches worn by current and former CEOs of some of the most powerful companies in the world.

Doug McMillon – Walmart’s president and CEO – Apple Watch ($339)

Doug McMillion became Walmart’s president and CEO in February 2014 and has been working at the company for around 30 years.

Walmart is one of the companies that have the most employees in the world with over 2,3 million employees globally. In 2018, its revenue was $500 billion. McMillion often shows up with his Apple Watch whose price starts at $399, depending on the version.

Tim Cook – Apple’s CEO – Apple Watch ($339)

Tim Cook took the position as the CEO of Apple – the most valuable company in the world – in 2011. So, it is understandable that he wears an Apple Watch.

Randall Stephenson – AT&T CEO – TAG Heuer Kirium CL111A ($2,850)

Randall Stephenson is the world's largest telecommunications company’s president and CEO. He has been working in this position since 2007. There have been rumors that he has been considering resigning since September. This CEO often wears the Kirium CL111A watch from Tag Heuer which costs $2,850.

Satya Nadella – Microsoft’s CEO – Breitling Colt Automatic ($3,620)

Satya Nadella became the CEO of Microsoft in 2014. To date, he has been working at the company for around 25 years. He was once photographed wearing a Breitling Colt Automatic watch which costs $3,620.

Dieter Zetsche – Daimler’s former CEO – Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph 16/8992-3001 ($5260)

Dieter Zetsche is the CEO of Daimler AG and the director of Mercedes-Benz. After 13 years in this position, he resigned in May 2019. He is said to be using the Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph 16/8992-3001 which costs $5,260.

Jeffrey Immelt – General Electric’s former CEO – Breitling Chronospace M78365 ($6,110)

Jeffrey Immelt worked as General Electric’s CEO in 16 years. He made it to the list of Barron’s Top CEOs in the world three times. In 2017, he resigned and became a partner of New Enterprise Associates – a venture capital firm. He is often seen wearing a Breitling Chronospace M78365 watch with a retail price of $6,100.

Dara Khosrowshahi – Uber’s CEO – Chopard Mille Miglia 16/8997 ($6,800)

At the moment, Dara Khosrowshahi is Uber’s CEO. He took over this position after the company’s co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick was forced to resign after a series of scandals. Prior to that, Khosrowshahi ứa the CEO of online travel company Expedia. He often wears his Chopard Mille Miglia 16/8997 watch which costs $6,800.

Jeff Bezos – Amazon’s CEO – Ulysse Nardin Dual Time 233-88-7 ($12,900)

Jeff Bezos is Amazon’s founder and CEO. Since the end of 2017, he has become the world’s richest man with his asset of $111 billion, according to Forbes. Bezos has several different watches but is often photographed wearing the Ulysse Nardin Dual Time 233-88-7. The price of this watch is estimated to be around $12,900.

Michael Corbat, Citigroup’s CEO – Jaeger LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar Q149232A ($19,600)

Michael Corbat is Citigroup’s CEO. Since 2012, Citigroup has been one of the largest banks in the world. Corbat started working here in 1983, after he graduated from Harvard University, majoring in Economics. He is often seen wearing his Jaeger LeCoultre Master Perpetual Calendar Q139242A watch which costs $19,600.

Akio Toyoda – Toyota’s CEO – Patek Philippe Calatrava 5119G ($22,680)

Akio Toyota is Toyota Motor Corp.’s president and CEO. Since 2019, Toyota has become the world's largest car manufacturer. Before that, in 2000, he was assigned to become a member of the board and became a vice president in 2005. He is often photographed with his Calatrava 5119G from Patek Phillippe which has a retail price of around $22.600.

Jeff Weiner – LinkedIn’s CEO – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ($28,000)

Since 2009, Jeff Weiner has worked as LinkedIn’s CEO. In 2016, Microsoft acquired LinkedIn for $26.2 billion and Weiner played an important role in this acquisition. Besides often using the most expensive watch in this list, Weiner is also the youngest CEO. He often wears the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. The retail price of this watch is not revealed. However, according to the price of a used watch on Crown & Caliber, this version costs around $28,000.