From Rihanna’s Jacob & Co. to Jay-Z’s Richard Mille, here are the best watches seen at the Super Bowl LVII

Rihanna’s Jacob & Co. Brilliant Skeleton Northern Lights

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes may have turned in a gutsy performance for the ages on Monday morning, but ask most people who owned the night and they’ll say, Rihanna. The billionaire pop star made her return to performing following a six-year absence in a stunning custom-made, entirely red outfit from Loewe topped off with an Alaïa jacket. What really caught our eyes, though, was the show-stopping Jacob & Co. Brilliant Skeleton Northern Lights watch on her wrist. The US$72,000 timepiece, which was fitted with a crimson band to match the rest of her look, is covered in 281 round-cut white diamonds. The mogul paired the eye-catching bauble with a number of pieces of diamond jewellery from Messika, including the Maison’s Unique Illusionnistes mono earring, a section of the famed Diamond Equaliser necklace and Illusionnistes clip.

Jay-Z’s Richard Mille RM47 Samurai

The only thing more impressive than the size of Jay-Z‘s watch collection is the variety. A week after he turned heads with a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime at the Grammys, the rapper-turned-business mogul could be seen wearing a Richard Mille RM47 Samurai while walking on the field before kickoff. The US$1 million sports watch may not be as elegant as the Patek, but it’s still pretty special. It’s one of just 75 examples that were produced by the Swiss watchmaker.

Troy Kotsur’s Omega Constellation Co Axial Master

With the exception of Mahomes and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, there was no one whose hands were more important than Troy Kotsur’s. The actor, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Coda, signed the national anthem during the pre-game ceremonies. On his wrist for the stirring performance was the US$6,700 Omega Constellation Co‑Axial Master Chronometer.

Michael Strahan’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time 5990/1R-001

Former New York Giants star Michael Strahan understands the importance of the Super Bowl. The hall of famer-turned-broadcaster was lucky enough to get his hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy during his final season in the NFL. That might explain why the stylish Strahan decided to pair a blue checkered suit with a rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time Chronogrpah 5990/1R-001. The Swiss watchmaker knows its way around a sophisticated sports watch, and this US$118,280 model, which features a sunburst blue dial and three complications, is an 18-karat gold spin on one of the world’s best.

Jeffrey Lurie’s A. Lange & Söhne 1815

Sunday may not have ended the way Jeffrey Lurie wanted, but the Eagles owner still managed to show off his fine taste. Prior to the game, a white gold A. Lange & Söhne 1815 could be seen sticking out of his left shirt cuff while he talked with Chiefs head coach (and former Lurie employee) Andy Reid. The US$27,300 dress watch is far from the loudest timepiece on this list, but it is, without a doubt, one of the most elegant.

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