MasterChef’s masterpieces? 7 watches in Gordon Ramsay’s luxury collection, from his beloved Rolexes and Audemars Piguets, to his unusual Breitling and IWC timepieces
Love him or hate him, Gordon Ramsay is a man who knows his mind, has opinions, and isn’t shy about expressing them. That’s partly what helped him catapult to fame as one of reality TV’s first superstars in the 2000s, as the main personality in iconic, genre-defining reality shows like Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, The F Word and MasterChef.
That same strong-mindedness extends to his sense of style as well. His transition from an aspiring footballer to a Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur has seen him develop a distinct and sophisticated taste in watches. Throughout the years, Ramsay has been spotted on our screens wearing a variety of smart wrist pieces, and as his culinary empire and wealth have expanded, so has his luxury watch collection.
Here’s a closer look at some of the best high-end watches seen on chef Gordon Ramsay.
1. Rolex Submariner 5512
Ramsay is a known Rolex guy, and he’s been seen sporting several different Submariners over the years. Famously worn by Sean Connery in his role as James Bond, this iconic diving watch has been synonymous with British cool for the better part of a century.
At Super Bowl LVII in 2023, Ramsay impressed watch aficionados when he wore a vintage Submariner 5512, a rare piece dating back to the 1970s or earlier. Ramsay’s choice featured a beautifully patinated matt dial paired with a rugged Nato strap that matched the competitive spirit of one of the US’s biggest sporting events.
2. Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman”
Another holy grail timepiece in Ramsay’s collection is the GMT-Master II “Batman”, a sought-after item for many of Hollywood’s most avid collectors. Celebrated for its dual-coloured Cerachrom ceramic bezel in shades of black and blue, this superhero-inspired watch was seen on the world-famous chef at last year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.
