No, Cristiano Ronaldo is not the owner of Rolex. Rolex is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a private Swiss charitable trust, since 1960.
Since 1960, the company has been owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a private family trust.
From classic stainless-steel Daytonas to ultra-rare gem-set masterpieces, CR7's Rolex collection perfectly reflects his bold personality and superstar status. Watches spotted on Cristiano (all Rolex): Rolex Daytona 116598RBOW (Rainbow) – $450,000. Rolex Datejust 126331 – $20,000.
Rolex “Rainbow” Daytona in yellow gold with mother-of-pearl dial. At last year's Euros 2024, Ronaldo made an unforgettable entrance as Team Portugal's captain, wearing arguably one of the most coveted Rolexes ever made.
Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour rarely speaks publicly. He just did—45 minutes at Dubai Watch Week. 👉 READ FULL ARTICLE: Link in bio.
Rolex. This vintage Rolex Daytona is one of the best pieces Zuckerberg owns. The gold case, dial and bracelet contrast perfectly with the black subdials and the Daytona model is, in itself, a status symbol.
Rolex creates, manufactures, assembles and tests all its watches exclusively in Switzerland, thanks to the know-how and commitment of more than 9,000 employees at the brand's four sites, all at the cutting edge of technological progress.
CR7 Brand – Clothing, Shoes, and Lifestyle (Started in Portugal, growing worldwide) Cristiano Ronaldo's CR7 brand includes clothes, denim, shoes, underwear, fragrances, and daily wear. The brand is sold in many countries and is one of his oldest side ventures.
There isn't one single owner for "the" $20 million Jacob & Co. watch, as the brand creates unique, high-value pieces like the Billionaire Timeless Treasure, featuring yellow diamonds, which has been showcased by Jacob & Co. founder Jacob Arabo himself, while rapper Rick Ross famously acquired a different $20M Jacob & Co. Billionaire watch (often associated with the yellow diamond version or a similar unique piece) in 2023.
The world's most expensive watch is generally considered the Graff Diamonds Hallucination, valued at around $55 million, known for its stunning array of rare colored diamonds set in a platinum bracelet. Other contenders for top spots include Graff Diamonds' The Fascination ($40M) and auction record holders like the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010 ($31M), which is the most expensive watch ever sold at auction.
"Big 4" watch brands can refer to different elite groups, but most commonly it means Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille, dominating the luxury market for high-end, private brands, or sometimes the \"Holy Trinity\" (Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet) plus A. Lange & Söhne for haute horlogerie, or even major Japanese brands like Seiko, Casio, Citizen, and Orient. The specific definition depends on whether the focus is on market share, prestige, or origin.
Ronaldo's garage is like an automotive museum. His collection includes some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Rolls-Royce.
The $31 million watch is the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010, a unique stainless steel timepiece created for the 2019 Only Watch charity auction, becoming the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, known for its 20 complications, reversible case, and record-breaking price to benefit research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Hans Wilsdorf (22 March 1881 – 6 July 1960) was a German businessman, best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor. Wilsdorf's philosophy for the companies was "only great marketing is needed to make a company successful".
The Hans Wilsdorf Foundation is the real owner of Rolex. This private Swiss charitable foundation has owned Rolex since 1960, when founder Hans Wilsdorf donated his entire ownership stake. The foundation structure ensures Rolex remains independent and cannot be sold or acquired by other companies.
Unlike many luxury brands that outsource manufacturing, Rolex prides itself on vertical integration. This means nearly every part of a Rolex watch — from the tiny screws to the intricate movements — is made in-house. This level of control guarantees quality but significantly increases manufacturing costs.
Musk's most notable watch is a special TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 SpaceX Chronograph – a limited edition emblazoned with SpaceX rocket imagery.
From a mechanical point of view, many would argue that Rolex has the upper hand seeing as they do all their watch and movements in-house and don't outsource parts like TAG Heuer does on many of their watches nor do they use ébauche movements.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a long-standing and close partner to Jacob & Co. He and Founder and Chairman Jacob Arabo have established a strong relationship based in trust and respect over the past twenty years.
Yes, Nike signed Cristiano Ronaldo to a lifetime contract reportedly worth over $1 billion, making him one of only a few athletes (like LeBron James and Michael Jordan) with such a deal, which began around 2016 and pays him tens of millions annually for his ongoing endorsements and massive social media presence.
Jay-Z is significantly richer than Cristiano Ronaldo, with recent estimates placing Jay-Z's net worth around $2.5 - $2.6 billion (as the richest musician), while Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at roughly $1.4 billion, making him the richest footballer by earnings but still trailing the music mogul.
About Pestana CR7
Currently the Pestana CR7 Lifestyle Hotels brand has two units: Lisbon and Funchal, with openings planned in Madrid, New York City, Marrakesh and Paris. In total there are about 800 rooms, located in six iconic destinations and of highly recognized tourist sustainability.
Japan is often cited as the cheapest country to buy a Rolex due to favorable exchange rates (especially with a weaker yen), efficient tax-free shopping for tourists, and a strong pre-owned market, though you'll need to check the specific model and current rates; Eastern European countries like Poland and Hungary, plus Hong Kong, also offer great value through VAT refunds and lower base prices, with Italy (Milan) and Singapore being other solid contenders for luxury watch deals.
Yes, you can walk into an Official Rolex Retailer (AD), but buying popular models like stainless steel sports watches immediately is highly unlikely due to extreme demand and limited supply, often requiring long waitlists or building relationships with the dealer by purchasing other items. You might find less popular models (like some Datejusts) available immediately, but expect most popular watches to involve waiting lists or a referral process, as Rolex controls distribution tightly.