Watches at NBA Finals

It’s a wrap on the NBA Finals! Congratulations to the Boston Celtics! While the fight leading up to the finals was quite exciting in and of itself, the courtside also captured our attention. After all, It’s a well-known fact that the NBA Finals, apart from being a showcase of sportsmanship and athletic excellence, is also a place to see and be seen and to show off one’s recent fashion and horological scores. Here are The Hot Watches We Spotted at the NBA Finals:

Jayson Tatum and His RM 07-01 Automatic Memphis Design and AP Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked

Star player for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum wore two different watches during the NBA Finals. The first one was the Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic Memphis Design in a blush pink case with a yellow strap. This watch features playful geometric elements executed in guilloche and diamonds sprinkled around the dial's perimeter. The second watch Tatum wore was the coveted Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked with an exquisite skeletonized movement. 

Jaylen Brown and His Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar with Regulator Style Display

A Boston Celtics player, who splits his time between shooting guard and small forward positions, Jaylen Brown appeared at the NBA Finals wearing the Patek Philippe Complications Annual Calendar with Regulator Style Display. This iteration in rose gold features a two-tone dial in graphite and ebony-black with a vertical satin finish and houses a 31-260 REG QA self-winding movement designed specifically for this model.

Kristaps Porzingis and His Patek Philippe Nautilus Yellow Gold

Like his fellow Boston Celtics player Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis wore two watches to the finals – both considered horological classics and executed in yellow gold. The first one is Patek Philippe Nautilus with a stunning golden dial and diamonds for hour markers, and the second one – the timeless Rolex Day-Date with a white dial and an unmistakably iconic fluted bezel. 

Josh Green and His Rolex Sky-Dweller Yellow Gold & Steel

Australian player for the Dallas Mavericks, Josh Green appeared at the NBA finals wearing a Rolex Sky-Dweller in yellow gold, and steel. This “high-flying” classic displays the local time using the central hands and presents a 24-hour graduated off-center rotating disc, making it possible to read the time in a second-time zone or reference time.

Dwight Powell and His Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Steel

At the NBA Finals, Dallas Mavericks’s Dwight Powell wore one of the most popular watches ever made – the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. His model of choice is executed in stainless steel and features a black dial and a matching bezel – a stellar example of a sports watch that pairs excellently with more formal attire. 

Dereck Lively II and His Iced Out Santos de Cartier

Cartier watches are more popular with men than ever, and professional basketball players are no exception, as evidenced by Dereck Lively II’s wrist at the NBA Finals. Lively, who plays center and power forward for Dallas Mavericks, wore a Santos de Cartier, which he got covered in diamonds – we are talking completely pavé’d out, from dial to bracelet. That’s one way to make a statement off-court!

Mark Wahlberg and His Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie White Gold with Pavé’d Baguette Diamonds and Sapphires

Long-time NBA fan, Mark Wahlberg, stunned at the finals in his rare Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Haute Joaillerie White Gold with Pavé’d Baguette Diamonds and Sapphires. This watch is a fine example of an elegant harmony between high jewelry and watchmaking. The Aquanaut’s signature dial is studded in baguette-cut diamonds and sapphires, mimicking the recognizable rounded grid shape. The bezel of this timepiece is equally special, with sapphires arranged in a beautiful gradient.

Pep Guardiola and His RM 67-02 Automatic “United Arab Emirates” White Quartz TPT Special Edition

Manchester City’s football manager Pep Guardiola came to support the players at the NBA Finals wearing the limited-edition Richard Mille’s RM 67-02 Automatic “United Arab Emirates” White Quartz TPT. This uber-rare “wrist engine” features the elements coloured to represent UAE’s flag on the movement and the strap and is as exquisite as it is mythical.

Metro Boomin and His Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Spider-Man”

American hip-hop producer Metro Boomin attended the NBA Finals wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Spider-Man”. This limited-edition piece spotlights a miniature sculpture of the beloved superhero, balancing on the watch’s movement as if it were a web. 

BIA and Her Rolex Day-Date 36 Everose Gold with Mother of Pearl Dial & Diamonds

Rapper and singer BIA also made an appearance at the courtside of the NBA Finals with her Rolex Day-Date. This variant comes in Everose gold and with an elegant mother-of-pearl dial glimmering diamond hour markers, which makes it look feminine and delicate, even despite its fluted bezel. 

Travis Scott and His AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar White Gold with Brilliant Cut Diamonds

Rapper Travis Scott was also among the celebrities on the courtside during the NBA Finals. The most fashionable hip-hop star of this generation wore an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in white gold. And, if the watch wasn’t already exceptional, Scott chose a version with a full brilliant-cut-diamond pavé on the bezel and bracelet.

Aly Raisman and Her Bvlgari Tubogas Yellow Gold with Diamond-Set Case

American gymnast and two-time Olympian Aly Raisman attended the NBA FInals wearing her Bvlgari Tubogas in yellow gold. A watch with a cult appeal due to its unique bracelet shape that echoes the maison’s coveted high jewelry line, Raisman’s variant also features dainty diamonds punctuating the snake head-shaped dial of the timepiece. 

Chris Tucker and His Rolex Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold

The courtside at the NBA Finals is often a sea of Rolexes, what’s not to love? Comedian Chris Tucker was among the celebs who also chose the Maison. His piece was the timeless Day-Date in yellow gold with a sunburst dial to match. 

Dirk Nowitzki and His Patek Philippe Aquanaut White Gold

Former player for Dallas Mavericks, Dirk Nowitzki came to support his “alma mater” during the NBA Finals wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut. This version comes in white gold with the beloved textured dial in a blue gradient.

Donnie Wahlberg and His Louis Vuitton Tambour Automatique Chronograph

Singer and actor Donnie Wahlberg attended the NBA Finals with his younger brother Mark. He was spotted on the courtside wearing a Louis Vuitton Tambour Automatique Chronograph with a sleek black dial. This juggernaut (primarily because of the renowned thickness of its case) is equipped with the legendary El Primero movement. 

Jack Harlow and His Rolex GMT Master-II “Sprite”

One of the most prominent young rappers, Jack Harlow, attended the NBA Finals wearing a sleek Rolex GMT Master-II “Sprite”. This watch earned its name thanks to the green-and-black color of its bezel.  

Sergio Ramos and His Patek Philippe Aquanaut

Spanish footballer Sergio Ramos, who plays defense for La Liga Sevilla FC came to support his fellow athletes at the NBA Finals with a Patek Philippe Aquanaut on his wrist. This classic sports watch features a unique orange strap and a matching hand and hour indices on its subdial.