17.11.2016 - Showbiz
The Watches Of Lord Sugar: A Complete Collection From The Apprentice on BBC One – Part One
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the smash hit series ‘The Apprentice’ on BBC1. Here at Luxe Watches, we're all big fans of the program, but even fonder of the serious watch collection exhibited by Lord Sugar. Ever wondered what watches Lord Sugar wears? We will be keeping tabs on the watches of the legendary business mogul:Week 1 – Yellow Gold Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688
// The Yacht-Master II is just as iconic as the Rolex symbol, and is the perfect statement in the boardroom. Cased in a 44mm 18K yellow gold and blue command bezel, this watch is bound to show people who the boss is. This timepiece is equipped with the signature 4161 movement, a self-winding mechanical regatta chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. This watch is a high benchmark for Lord Sugar’s collection and is valued by Rolex at £32,050.No thanks just got this today @POBBASSFLY pic.twitter.com/mSoh1bn3un
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) March 22, 2016
Week 2 – White Gold Rolex GMT-Master II Ref 116759
In week 2, Lord Sugar sported a classic white gold GMT-Master II, with a blue and red bezel and black dial. The GMT-Master II is renowned for having that balance between smart and casual and Lord Sugar demonstrated that in week 2. The watch is housed in 40mm 18k white gold case and bracelet with the bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel in red and blue Cerachrom ceramic. The watch is equipped with caliber 3186, a self-winding movement developed and manufactured by Rolex. Once again this watch proves to be an absolute classic for any collector, and a wise choice for the entrepreneur. This The white gold Rolex GMT-Master II valued at £28,150.Week 3 – Stainless Steel Large Calibre De Cartier Ref W7100037
Moving away from the Rolex's, Lord Sugar donned a stunning stainless steel large Calibre De Cartier Ref W7100037 on week 3. Yet another classic watch, this timepiece was seen on the wrist of the business giant whilst saying those two famous words – “You’re Fired”. This contemporary and refined watch is 42mm in stainless steel and equipped with the self-winding mechanical movement Calibre 1904-PS MC. The partially silvered snailed opaline dial with stamped XII numerals, hour markers, aperture and counter also make this watch a boardroom classic. Cartier value the stainless steel large Calibre De Cartier Watch Ref W7100037 at £5,750. He's seen wearing this watch a lot, and even made an appearance on the front of his best-selling autobiography "what you see is what you get".Week 4 – Yellow Gold Rolex Submariner Ref 116618LB
The yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Submariner’s robust and functional design makes this a watch any top executive must have. The yellow gold Rolex Submariner Ref 116618, is housed in a 40mm 18k yellow gold with an unidirectional rotatable 60-minuted bezel and dial in blue. The Oyster flat three-piece bracelet is entirely in yellow gold as well. The timepiece is fitted with the Rolex manufactured 3135 movement, a self-winding mechanical masterpiece. The Submariner has a power reserve of approximately 48 hours and is water resistant to up to 300 meters. The watch has an air of both classic yet causal feel to it, making it a great addition to any watch collector. The watch proves to be a high ranking member of Lord Sugar’s collection, and is valued by Rolex at £25,050.The new addition to my Rolex collection Submariner supplied to me by charming Michael Cox @MichaelSpiers .Plymouth pic.twitter.com/LEbfJo6Dc9
— Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) May 11, 2016
Week 5 – Breitling Superocean Ref A3732024.B869
Week 6 – Breitling Navitimer 01 Automatic Chronograph Ref AB012012.BB01
Just picked up my new Rolex Daytona from Michael Cox @MichaelSpiers Plymouth. Pleasure to visit with great service pic.twitter.com/3Y13St9cZO — Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) August 22, 2016We will continue to be on the look out for Lord Sugar’s watches over the next couple of weeks, so be sure to keep an eye out for the watches and our part 2 article!