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

Apr 22 , 2024

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay seems to be a big Rolex guy. Photo: Getty Images

A big Rolex guy, Gordon Ramsay’s collection includes a vintage Submariner – the iconic diving watch made famous by Sean Connery in his role as James Bond – and a GMT-Master II ‘Batman’

Fans spotted the chef wearing his Breitling Cockpit Chronograph on Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, and his IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII Edition in an appearance on the YouTube series Hot Ones

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

Gordon Ramsay wore his vintage Rolex Submariner 5512, with a patinated matt dial and a Nato strap, to last year’s Super Bowl. Photo: Getty Images

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”

Gordon Ramsay strapped on the GMT-Master II “Batman” for the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November 2023. Photo: @rolexinsanewatches/Instagram

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.

3. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with purple dial

Gordon Ramsay wears a Royal Oak Chronograph with a purple dial and Grande Tapisserie pattern in 18k white gold. Photo: @LuxuryShots1/X

He might love Rolexes, but with his multifaceted personality, Ramsay isn’t tied to any one brand either. He’s been spotted wearing some stunning Audemars Piguets, including this stand-out special-edition chronograph. With a rich purple dial and three small dials on a Grande Tapisserie pattern (tapisserie means “tapestry” in French), this watch looks as regal as the name Royal Oak suggests. This statement-making 18k white gold watch is perfect for the king of kitchen drama.