In this latest Celebrity Watch Spotting article, we look into none other than music idol John Mayer and his incredible Audemars Piguet collection.
Watch enthusiasts are very familiar with John Mayer and his extraordinary collection of timepieces. However, for anyone who’s new to the world of horology, John Mayer is one of the most influential watch collectors out there in the music/entertainment industry.
John Mayer is also one of the most prolific musicians in the world today. The American singer, songwriter and guitarist (well-known for “Your Body is Like a Wonderland”, among many other hits) first developed his interest in the guitar after seeing Michael J Fox’s performance in Back to the Future.
The movie Back to the Future (1985) inspired him to play guitar. When he was seventeen, he was suddenly stricken with a cardiac arrhythmia that sent him to the hospital for a weekend. The trauma of the incident sparked his songwriting, and he penned his first lyrics the night he got home.
IMDB – John Mayer
Alongside his passion for music is his love for watches. It’s estimated he has well over 45 watches in his collection, with the collection value being well into the millions. He also carries quite an influence in the watch industry. In his interview with Hodinkee, he talks about his watch collection, and during this, he mentions the yellow-gold Rolex Daytona with a green anniversary dial (reference 116508). During his discussion about the watch, he briefly mentions that it “has great value”. This was enough to inspire the horology world to nickname the reference 116508 as “John Mayer’s Daytona“.
While John Mayer’s collection has a variety of different brands that satisfy his different tastes in horology, one brand in particular stands out from the rest, and that’s Audemars Piguet. In fact, almost half of his collection comprises Audemars Piguet timepieces, varying from tourbillons, perpetual calendars, gem-set pieces, chronographs, and precious materials to concept limited edition models.
In this article, we look at his impeccable taste for Audemars Piguet’s timepieces, with the collection estimated to be almost $6 million AUD. His taste in Audemars Piguet timepieces is visually stunning and features high-complications, a great testament to the Swiss watchmaker.
1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Minute Repeater SuperSonnerie (blue dial)
(Ref. 26591TI.OO.1252TI.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $487,000
2. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin Platinum
(Ref. 26510PT.OO.1220PT.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $401,500
3. Audemars Piguet “Funky Colours” Royal Oak Offshore Diver in Turquoise Blue
(Ref. 15710ST.OO.A032CA.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $99,200
4. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 18k White Gold ‘Music Edition’ Factory Set With Red To Blue Baguette Cut Gemstones
(Ref. 15601BC.YY.D343CA.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $600,000
5. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Ultra-Thin Rose Gold
(Ref. 15202OR.OO.1240OR.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $279,800
6. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-Winding Flying Tourbillon Limited-Edition With Hammered-Dial And Frosted Gold Bezel (Japanese Market Exclusive)
(Ref. 26730OR.GG.1320OR.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $326,100
7. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding in Yellow Gold and Turquoise Dial
(Ref. 15550BA.OO. 1356BA.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $340,000
8. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon in Titanium (41mm)
(Ref. 26530TI.OO.1220TI.01 )
Price (Approx.): AUD $300,000
9. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore With a Purple Dial and Purple Strap
(Ref. 15710ST.OO.A077CA.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $99,200
10. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin in Platinum with a Diamond Bezel
(Ref. 26516PT.ZZ.1220PT.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $402,000
11. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin In 18KT Pink Gold
(Ref. 26515OR.OO.1220OR.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $282,000
12. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore in Grey Ceramic With a ‘Méga Tapisserie’ Dial
(Ref. 26405CG.OO.A004CA.01.A)
Price (Approx.): AUD $66,600
13. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Self-Winding Flying Tourbillon 50th Anniversary Titanium With a Sandblasted Smoked Blue Dial
(Ref. 26730TI.OO.1320TI.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $370,000
14. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Titanium With a “Smoked Blue-Green” Grande Tapisserie Dial
(Ref. 26730TI.OO.1320TI.04)
Price (Approx.): AUD $499,550
15. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Titanium With a Salmon Dial
(Ref. 26615TI.OO.1220TI.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $300,000
16. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon Chronograph Self-Winding Openwork
(Ref. 26589IO.OO.D030CA.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $285,000
17. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar All White Ceramic With a Blue “Grande Tapisserie”Dial and Silver Subdials
(Ref. 26579CB.OO.1225CB.01)
Price (Approx.): AUD $450,000
18. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
(Ref. 26574OR.OO.1220OR.03)
Price (Approx.): AUD $305,000
