- Facebook CEO Zuckerberg has gone from his signature “uniform” of jeans and gray T-shirts to luxury fashion.
- Speculation suggests that he could be the mystery buyer of FP Journe’s $8.3 million watch.
- Meta CEO’s luxury portfolio now includes a $300 million luxury yacht and a custom Porsche fleet.
When money falls like rain on the super-rich, spending in style is just a way of life. And that’s exactly what Mark Zuckerberg, the head of Meta and co-founder of Facebook, has been doing: turning his minimalist lifestyle into a lifestyle filled with luxury watches, luxury yachts, and custom cars.
With a net worth estimated at approximately 205 billion US dollars“I feel like I’m not doing my job if I spend any of my energy on silly or trivial things in my life,” said Zuckerberg, who was once famous for his uniform of gray T-shirts and hoodies. But times have changed. These days, Zuckerberg is far from that; Instead, he wore a $1,500 white Balmain cotton and wool T-shirt, gold chains and luxury watches.
Zuckerberg Grubel Forsey worth $900,000
Zuckerberg has drawn a lot of attention to sports Grubel Forsee “Handmade 1” Its value is estimated at approximately $900,000. This extremely rare hour took center stage when Zuckerberg announced a major policy shift for Facebook and Instagram, eliminating third-party fact checking and displaying more political content.
Produced in Switzerland, the Hand Made 1 has been praised for its craftsmanship, with 95% of its components manufactured using hand-operated tools. The company says that only two or three of these watches leave the workshop each year, and each requires 6,000 man-hours to make. It retails for around $895,500 before taxes, placing it exclusively in the realm of ultra-luxury.
Could Zuckerberg be the mystery buyer of another record-breaking watch?
The Meta CEO’s growing interest in fine watchmaking has become the talk of watch enthusiasts around the world. Over the past couple of months, Zuckerberg has amassed a pretty impressive collection — evidence of his expanding taste in fine timepieces.
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He was wearing a $95,000 De Bethune DB 25 Starry Varius, which features an intricate sky display that reflects the night sky. He also wore a Patek Philippe 5236P worth more than $140,000, known for its sophisticated perpetual calendar mechanism.
His new love for luxury watches has sparked speculation that he may be the secret buyer of the 1993 watch. FP Journe Tourbillon Sovereign à Remontoire d’Egalité, which was sold last week in Phillips Geneva Auction For a record sum of US$8.3 million (AU$13 million).
The 38mm hand-wound platinum watch, featuring an 18-karat movement, represents more than just a luxury purchase – it’s a piece of watchmaking history that launched Journe’s career as a celebrated independent watchmaker. The sale also set a new record, dethroning Philippe Dufour for the most expensive watch from an independent watchmaker ever sold at auction. To date, the previous highest price achieved for FP Journe was FFC Blue, which achieved approximately $4.9 million USD at the 2021 Only Watch Charity Auction.
While the auction house has not announced the name of the buyer, speculation is centered around Zuckerberg. During a September interview with journalist Cleo Abram, the Meta boss was seen wearing a platinum FP Journe Chronomètre Souverain Havana watch, valued at around US$100,000, showing his appreciation for the brand. So, it wouldn’t really be a surprise if Zuckerberg is confirmed as the proud owner of this record-breaking watch.
What other luxuries has the billionaire added to his collection?
Zuckerberg’s taste for luxury extends beyond wrist wear. He recently purchased a 387 feet long luxury yacht, Launch padfor 300 million US dollars. Onboard amenities include modern suits, a private cinema, and an exclusive beach club that turns the ship’s stern into a private oceanfront paradise.
Helicopter facilities on the yacht ensure easy access for guests, while the spacious accommodation can host up to 26 guests in the ultimate luxury, supported by a crew of 50 dedicated staff. It reportedly costs around $80,000 per day to operate the yacht, a testament to how much Zuckerberg spends.
The matter did not stop there, as Zuckerberg updated his garage with two new Porsche cars: a Porsche 911 GT3, with a starting price of 165 thousand US dollars, and a modified Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT for his wife, Priscilla Chan. Custom changes put this base model, which starts at $200,000, in a completely different category. It is packed with electric sliding doors and extended frame. Both cars wear a distinctive “crayon” gray paint, a thoughtfully coordinated look for the couple’s collection.
How does the technology giant combine luxury and security?
Perhaps the most overlooked take on Zuckerberg lately is his interesting fusion of opulence and security at his 1,400-acre Koolau Ranch in Hawaii. Here, he’s building a 5,000-square-foot high-tech bunker equipped with cutting-edge security features designed to be impervious to armed conflict, cyberattacks, and even climate change.
For a man who once championed simplicity in his personal style, this transition to a luxurious life appears to be complete. As the world’s third-richest person, Zuckerberg appears to have finally embraced the billionaire lifestyle he pushed aside for many years, an indication that even the most ardent people can be drawn to the allure of ultra-luxury living.