Inside Kevin Hart’s blinging luxury watch collection: from a Rolex Day-Date II with diamonds to an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and a Patek Philippe Celestial … but which is worth US$560,000?

Known for his roles in films such as Ride Along, Scary Movie 3 and Think Like a Man, actor and comedian Kevin Hart is one of Hollywood’s biggest names. But he’s also been gaining attention over the years for an altogether different reason. Hart boasts a jaw-dropping luxury watch collection, which includes everything from a limited-edition Royal Oak to a diamond and ruby-embellished Rolex.

Featuring a “Grand Tapisserie” deep green hue on the dial, this exclusive 18k yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26240OR.OO.D404CR.01 is one of just 125 pieces ever made and forms part of the 2021 green collection. The timepiece is finished with yellow gold hour markers and luminescent coating on the Royal Oak hands. The model had an original retail price of US$75,000, but its worth has grown exponentially, and pieces can today be found listed for up to US$250,000 on resale platforms such as Chrono24.

One of the bolder timepieces in Hart’s collection, the Rolex Day-Date II 218238 boasts 80 diamonds adorning its bezel. First introduced in 1956, the Day-Date has long topped the list of watch collectors, but this iteration catches eyes thanks to its additional diamond and ruby embellishment. It features baguette-cut diamonds, which serve as hour-markers and are accented by baguette-cut rubies at six and nine o’clock, standing out from the champagne dial. According to Wrist Enthusiast, the watch is selling on the secondary market for about US$60,000.