Shine bright like a diamond indeed – from classics like the Rolex ‘Presidential’ to that Jacob & Co watch choker, here are Riri’s most dazzling watches
Never one to shy away from a statement piece, Rihanna has long embraced the world of luxury timepieces, making curated picks, forging relationships with top watchmakers, and consistently stepping out in rare, droolworthy models. From diamond-studded fine jewellery to bold, custom one-offs, here are some of the stand-out watches in Riri’s personal collection.
Another fabulous women’s watch in Rihanna’s collection is the oh-so-chic Cartier Panthère de Cartier, a timepiece she’s been spotted wearing on repeat. It’s no surprise why: this elegant yellow-gold timepiece is the definition of versatile. With its petite, polished silhouette, it’s the kind of watch that works for just about anything, from red carpets and power lunches to late-night parties and casual errand runs. It’s quiet luxury at its best – and, worth somewhere in the neighbourhood of US$28,200, it’s a nice affordable price point … if you’re a billionaire pop star and entrepreneur, of course.
Crafted in 18-karat white gold and encrusted with 338 baguette-cut white diamonds across the dial, crown and case – plus another 338 diamonds on the tourbillon movement – the watch is already built to grab attention. But Rihanna took it a step further, asking the brand to modify the watch into a choker, which surprisingly uses good old-fashioned Velcro as a fastener for the custom alligator-embossed leather strap.
