Inside Shawn Yue’s impressive vintage watch collection: from the Hong Kong actor’s eponymous Rolex Cosmograph Daytona to a Tiffany and Cartier Submariner and an ultra-rare Patek Philippe

May 9 , 2023

Hong Kong superstar Shawn Yue is a big fan of vintage watches. Photos: @lok666/Instagram

Hong Kong superstar Shawn Yue married Taiwanese actress Sarah Wang in 2017 wearing a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518LN, with netizens naming the watch after him

He also owns a Daytona Paul Newman, a Submariner dubbed ‘James Bond’s watch’, a Sea Dweller Comex 1665, and one of three Patek Philippe Jumbo Nautilus 3700 Omans in the world, commissioned by royalty

Hong Kong superstar Shawn Yue may be known for his impressive acting and singing skills, but he’s also garnered a reputation for having expensive taste when it comes to watches.

Shawn Yue posing for his “snap of the day” in July 2018. Photo: @lok666/Instagram

From his Instagram account to his YouTube channel Inside Out, Yue has proven his passion for many antique timepieces over the years. He seems to have an eye for Rolexes in particular, owning Daytonas, Submariners and more.

Let’s take a look at some of the 41-year-old’s most stylish pieces.

1. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518LN

Shawn Yue tied the knot with Taiwanese actress Sarah Wang in 2017. Photo: @BlissWedding/Facebook

When Yue married Sarah Wang in 2017, he wore a Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518LN, making it even more sought-after with a new name: “Shawn Yue’s watch”, per Min News.

The signature gold case and black Cerachrom bezel of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116518LN. Photo: Phillips

The timepiece has an 18k yellow gold case with a Oysterflex rubber strap, granting it an elegant and sporty look. It has an impressive high-contrast champagne dial and three black sub-dials, matching both the gold case and black Cerachrom bezel. The hands are also polished gold with luminous hour markers. It is water resistant up to 100 metres and its price ranges between US$48,000 and US$171,400 depending on the condition, according to Luxury Watches USA.