Inside Drake's $15 Million Watch Collection

Drake doesn't just buy watches. He hunts the rarest pieces on the planet, customizes them beyond recognition, then drops them in music videos and Instagram posts that send the watch world into a frenzy. From baguette-cut diamond Daytonas to one-of-one Patek Philippe Nautilus pieces designed by Virgil Abloh, the OVO founder has built what many collectors consider the most impressive celebrity watch collection on Earth.

Rolex Daytona Collection

The Daytona is the foundation of Drake's collection. From vintage Paul Newman examples to one-of-one Asprey collaborations, Drake's Daytona rotation alone out-does many celebrity collections.

Rolex Daytona "Asprey" 116509

This is one of the rarest watches in Drake's entire collection. The Daytona "Asprey" is a confirmed collaboration between Rolex and British jeweler Asprey. It features a turquoise dial with the "Asprey" signature beneath the Cosmograph text, and a matching turquoise gemstone bezel. These pieces were not produced in any meaningful quantity, and Drake's example is one of very few known to exist.

Rolex Daytona "Barbie" 126538TRO

The "Barbie" Daytona looks exactly as you would expect. With a yellow gold case, pink dial, pink baguette sapphire bezel, and pink alligator strap, it gets it nickname from the iconic Mattel doll. The "Barbia" is a configuration that pulls Drake away from the typical celebrity playbook and into something more playful. Pink dials are increasingly collectible, and a factory pink Daytona at this level commands serious money.

Rolex Daytona "Rainbow" 116595RBOW

The Rainbow Daytona is one of the most iconic factory diamond Rolexes ever produced. Released at Baselworld 2018, the rose gold 116595RBOW features rainbow-colored sapphire baguettes circling the bezel and matching sapphire hour markers on a pavé diamond dial. Drake's example is fully iced, including the bracelet, which adds significantly to the value.

Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" 6239

The reference 6239 is a the original Daytona that started it all, and Paul Newman dial examples are some of the most coveted watches in the entire collector market. Drake adding a vintage 6239 Paul Newman to his collection signals a shift from purely modern flexes toward serious historical respect.

Rolex Daytona 116578SACO

The 116578SACO is a yellow gold Daytona with an orange sapphire baguette bezel and mother of pearl diamond dial. The "SACO" suffix indicates the orange sapphire bezel configuration, which Rolex produced in very limited numbers. Drake has been photographed wearing this piece on multiple occasions, often paired with statement outfits that lean into the warm tones.

Rolex Daytona 16568TBR

This is where things get serious. The 16568TBR is a discontinued, factory diamond-set Daytona with baguette diamonds, ruby hour markers, and a pavé diamond dial. These pieces were made in extremely limited numbers and rarely surface on the open market. When they do, collectors line up.

Rolex Daytona "Giraffe" 126555TBR

The Daytona "Giraffe" is a rose gold reference with a pavé diamond dial featuring a giraffe-pattern motif in chocolate brown, paired with baguette diamonds on the bezel and lugs. This is a custom factory setting that almost no one else has, which is exactly why Drake gravitated toward it.

Rolex Daytona 116576TBR

A next Daytona is a platinum model with baguette diamond bezel, pavé diamond dial, and ice blue sub-dials. The 116576TBR is one of the most exclusive Daytonas Rolex has ever made. Platinum is reserved for the brand's most important references, and the factory diamond setting takes it into rarefied territory.

Rolex Daytona "Platona" 126506

Released to mark the 60th anniversary of the Daytona, the 126506 "Platona" is a platinum Daytona with an ice blue dial and chestnut brown ceramic bezel. It's the modern collector's grail and one of the hardest watches to source through authorized dealers. Drake added one to his rotation almost immediately after release.

Rolex Daytona "John Mayer" 116508

The yellow gold Daytona with the green dial earned the nickname "John Mayer" after the musician famously praised it on the Hodinkee Talking Watches series. Released at Baselworld 2016, this reference has become one of the most desirable modern Daytonas. Drake, John Mayer, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, and Conor McGregor all own one, which says everything about its cultural pull.

Rolex Daytona 126538TBR

The Daytona 126538TBR features a fully baguette diamond bezel, baguette diamond hour markers, and a champagne dial that reads pure money on the wrist. Paired with the Oysterflex rubber strap, it walks the line between sport and dress in a way only modern Rolex can pull off.

Rolex Day-Date Collection

The Day-Date "President" is the watch that commands respect, and Drake owns it in nearly every configuration that Rolex produces. From classic yellow gold fluted bezels to fully iced platinum examples, his Day-Date rotation covers every situation that calls for a presidential watch.

Rolex Day-Date 228398TBR

The Day-Date 228398TBR is the modern 40mm flagship. It is a yellow gold model, with a baguette diamond bezel and matching champagne dial with baguette diamond hour markers. Drake has been spotted wearing this piece in casual settings, which is exactly the point of a Day-Date. It belongs at a board meeting, a courtside seat, or a Sunday afternoon in the park.

Rolex Day-Date 228396TBR (Ice Blue Dial)

The 40mm Day-Date 2282396TBR is a platinum model with a baguette diamond bezel, featuring the iconic ice blue dial. The ice blue dial is exclusive to platinum models, which is the brand's quiet signal that the watch is platinum without needing to advertise it. Add the baguette bezel, and this becomes one of the most quietly powerful pieces in the entire Rolex catalog.

Rolex Day-Date 128234RBR

The 128234RBR is a yellow gold Day-Date with a turquoise stone dial and diamond bezel. Stone dials in turquoise are some of the most desirable Day-Date configurations Rolex produces, and Drake's example shows the natural variation that makes each piece unique. 

Rolex Day-Date 128349RBR

The 128349RNR is a white gold Day-Date with a pink opal dial, full diamond bezel, and a diamond-set center links on a president bracelet. This is one of the most heavily iced Day-Dates Drake has been photographed wearing, and pink dials at this scale are extremely uncommon at the factory level, making this a subtle but substantial flex.

Rolex Day-Date 228238

The classic 228238 is a yellow gold 40mm Day-Date with a fluted bezel, champagne dial, and baguette diamond hour markers. This is the reference that defines the modern Day-Date silhouette, with no diamonds on the bezel and, no statement complications. But the baguette diamond hour markers add a nice touch. 

Other Rolex Pieces in the Collection

Beyond the Daytona and Day-Date rotations, Drake's Rolex holdings extend across the full sport and dress catalog, with iced-out factory configurations on nearly every reference.

Rolex Sky-Dweller 326959TBR

The 326959TBR is a fully iced out Sky-Dweller in white gold, with diamonds covering the case, bezel, bracelet, and dial. The Sky-Dweller is already one of Rolex's most complicated watches, with an annual calendar and dual time zone, and adding factory diamonds to every available surface pushes it into seven-figure territory for the rarest examples.

Rolex GMT-Master II 116758SANR

The yellow gold GMT-Master II with a black dial, factory diamond pavé case, and a sapphire baguette bezel alternating black sapphires and diamonds is an extremely rare piece. This is one of the most exclusive GMT-Master II configurations Rolex has ever produced, combining the brand's most iconic travel complication with full factory gem-setting.

Rolex Yacht-Master 226668TBR

The 226668TBR is a 42mm Yacht-Master in yellow gold with a fully diamond pavé dial and baguette diamond bezel. Drake has been photographed wearing this piece on the Oysterflex strap, which keeps the watch sporty despite the obvious bling. The 226668TBR represents one of the heaviest factory diamond setups Rolex offers in the Yacht-Master line.

Rolex Datejust Pearlmaster 86348SABLV

The 86348SABLV is a 39mm Datejust "Pearlmaster" in yellow gold with a rainbow sapphire bezel and a fully pavé diamond dial. The Pearlmaster is Rolex's most jewelry-forward Datejust line, and the rainbow sapphire bezel pushes this reference into collector territory. Drake has been photographed wearing this piece in tropical settings where the colors really pop.

Patek Philippe Collection

Drake's Patek Philippe holdings reflect his shift toward serious horological collecting. The Nautilus references in his collection are among the most sought-after watches Patek Philippe has ever produced.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10R-010

The 5719/10F-010 is a rose gold, fully baguette diamond set Nautilus that is one of the most sought-after references. It is a popular piece among celebrities, and seeing one on Drake's wrist courtside at a basketball game is exactly the kind of moment that drives the secondary market crazy.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5719/10G

The 5719/10G is the white gold counterpart to Drake's rose gold variation. It features the same fully iced out treatment and same showstopping presence on the wrist. However, the 5719/10G is harder to find than the rose gold version and tends to trade in the same neighborhood depending on condition and provenance.

Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740/1G

The 5740/1G is the first Grand Complication ever added to the Nautilus collection, and Patek Philippe's thinnest perpetual calendar at just 8.4mm thick. It is white gold, powered by the ultra-thin caliber 240 Q movement, with a sapphire crystal caseback that lets you watch the movement work. This is one of the most respected pieces in any modern collection, and Drake wearing it signals genuine horological depth.

Patek Philippe Nautilus 5726 (Customized by Virgil Abloh)

His custom 5726 Patek is often name-dropped on Drake's records. Designed by the late Virgil Abloh and built by MAD Paris, this Nautilus 5726 was disassembled, coated in black diamond-like carbon, then completely embedded with emeralds. Only two exist: Drake owns one, while the other belonged to Abloh himself. There is no public market for this watch, but should either model go up for auction, it will likely sell in the millions. 

Richard Mille & Jacob & Co

Beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe, Drake's collection includes some of the most mechanically wild pieces in modern watchmaking, from tourbillons to working casino wheels.

Richard Mille RM-69 Tourbillon Erotique

The RM-69 might be the most polarizing watch Richard Mille has ever made. Instead of conventional time display, three rolling cylinders show randomized phrases like "LET ME KISS YOU TONIGHT" through small windows on the dial. Underneath that is a manual-wind tourbillon movement. Production was extremely limited, and Drake's example is one of the few in private hands.

Jacob & Co Astronomia Casino

The Astronomia Casino is exactly what it sounds like. It features a working roulette wheel built into the dial, a triple-axis tourbillon, and a magnesium globe rotating alongside the time display. Jacob & Co produced this piece in a tiny run, and it's one of the most mechanically complex watches in any private collection.

Jacob & Co Five Time Zone

These are the more accessible piece in the Drake rotation. The Jacob & Co Five Time Zone displays five different time zones across the dial in colorful sub-dials, with diamond settings on the bezel. Drake has been photographed wearing two variations at the same time, which became a signature look for him during a specific era.

What Drake's Collection Tells Us About Modern Watch Culture

Drake's collection is bigger than the sum of its references. It set the template that many rapper, athlete, and celebrity collector should follow. Factory baguette diamonds over aftermarket settings. Discontinued references over new releases. Collaborations and one-of-one pieces over anything you can walk into a boutique and buy.

The total estimated market value of the watches featured here pushes well past $15 million, but he is rumored to own over 100 Role watches. 

For collectors looking to follow in Drake's footsteps, the path starts with understanding which references hold value and which fade. Rolex Daytonas with factory diamond settings, discontinued Patek Philippe Nautilus references, and limited Richard Mille pieces remain the strongest plays in the market today.

Drake Watch Collection FAQ

What is the most expensive watch in Drake's collection?

The Rolex Daytona "Asprey" reference 116509 is the most expensive watch in Drake's publicly photographed collection, with a market value of approximately $1.8 million. The Richard Mille RM-69 Tourbillon Erotique is a close second at $1.6 million.

How much is Drake's entire watch collection worth?

Based on the watches that have been publicly photographed, Drake's collection is worth at least $15 million, we can expect his total collection to be in the nine figures.