Ed Sheeran bought a minority stake in Ipswich Town FC in August, which means you’ll probably spot him at most home games. Over the weekend, the singer-songwriter-turned entrepreneur did more than just support his local team. He made his way from the stands on to the pitch after the match, gatecrashing new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim’s post match interview with Sky Sports in the process.

Given the result suited Ipswich, the move got a mixed reception. But gatecrashing aside, what was more noticeable was the watch strapped on Sheeran’s wrist for his impromptu moment, pulling up to Portman Road wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref 5164A-001.

For anyone with near-$100,000 of disposable cash to spare, it’s a pretty good watch to wear to the footie. It’s a sports watch that’s equal parts rugged and bougie, and it’s the semi-ocatagonal cousin to the Gérald Genta-designed Nautilus. Plus, with a 12-bar water resistance and rubber strap, it’s more than equipped to battle any celebratory beer showers.

Sheeran put the watch’s casual credentials on full show, with cuffed Stone Island cargo pants and Nike Air Force 1 Ultra Flyknit “Robert Kraft” sneakers (which honor the New England Patriots Chairman, Robert Kraft). He rounded out the fit with an Ipswich town training top, and a pint of Guinness, which funnily enough also matches the watch’s colorway.

The Aquanaut isn’t just a popular choice for high-profile fans of the beautiful game, but players, too. Harry Kane is the proud owner of a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time, and Bukayo Saka, his teammate on England’s national team, has flexed an Aquanaut Chronograph in rose gold. Big name wearers aside, the Aquanaut remains popular because of its polished simplicity that manages to look and feel sporty and chill and yet still refined enough to pull off with a suit.

Ed Sheeran is a bit of a pro when it comes to casual watch wearing. He’s the kind of guy who’ll wear a Tiffany Dial nautilus with a black tee and jeans, or a black ceramic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with an Ipswich Town footie jersey and make it look like the most natural thing in the world. And that’s because it kind of is. Models like the Aquanaut and Nautilus are sport watches, and pair crazy complications and drool-inducing designs with hardy materials. And he doesn’t only wear top-price watches. You’re just as likely to catch him with a G-Shock (maybe even his limited edition collab watch), or the hype-y Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch, only adding to his watch collecting kudos.

The 33-year-old has been a watch guy for some time. But matching your pint with a luxury Patek Philippe Aquanaut is a way to up the ante for casual watch flexes.

Singer Ed Sheeran’s multi-million dollar watch collection

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran always appears with a watch on his wrist. They often come from the brands Patek Philippe, Rolex, Richard Mille,… Join Watch Hospital to explore Ed Sheeran’s watch collection in this article.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5370

Sheeran is clearly a big fan of Patek Philippe. In addition to the Nautilus, Sheeran has also been spotted wearing many watches with complicated functions. One of them is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5370 split-seconds chronograph. This classic will set you back around $250,000 on the secondary market.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5208P-001

Perhaps Sheeran’s most prominent Patek is the Ref. 5208P-001 Grand Complication Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar. This piece is 42mm in size and has a platinum case. If you really want to buy it, be ready to spend a large amount of money. This product costs about 1,800,000 USD on the gray market.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5130R

Ed has also been spotted wearing a Patek Philippe Ref. 5130R worldtime. This watch has a gold case, hand-guilloche central dial, and 24 time zone indicator with city ring. This product is available on the secondary market for a (relatively) affordable $39,000.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5711/1300A-001

Perhaps his rarest Nautilus watch is the Ref. 5711/1300A-001 with green dial and bezel set with baguette-cut diamonds. Next to the Tiffany blue Patek Philippe Nautilus (which he has not been allocated, at least for now… ), this is one of the hardest Nautilus to find. This work is still increasing in price on the secondary market, currently at around $1,250,000.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5726A

Patek Philippe Ref. 5726A is also a rare Nautilus watch model by Ed Sheeran. This stainless steel watch not only comes with an annual calendar feature but also a moon phase. While the watch is also offered with a stainless steel strap, Sheeran’s comes with a leather strap. This watch is currently being sold on the secondary market for around $115,000.

Rolex Yacht-Master Ref. 116655

In addition to Patek Philippe watches, Sheeran has also been spotted wearing many Rolexes. These models range from new to classic. One of the newer pieces he has been seen wearing is the Rolex Yacht-Master Ref. 116655 in Everose gold. You can buy this product for $33,000 on the secondary market.

Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500

Sheeran has also been spotted wearing a modern classic, the Rolex Daytona Ref. 116500. This steel Daytona with white “Panda” dial is probably the most sought after Rolex and certainly the most sought after steel Daytona available on the market. The market for the 116500 has dropped a bit, but is still selling for much more than its retail price of $14,550. It will cost you around $47,000 on the secondary market.

Rolex Daytona Ref. 116599RBOW

Like fellow singer and watch collector John Mayer, Sheeran was spotted wearing a rare white gold Daytona with a rainbow gemstone bezel. Rolex is currently producing a similar model in yellow gold. However, they usually make their watches in white gold. Very few Daytona Ref. This 116599RBOW is for sale online, but a few are listed for around $300,000.

Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Ref. 6239

For any Rolex collector, the most interesting Rolex in Sheeran’s collection is probably the Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Ref. 6239. Sheeran’s version has a steel bezel and black dial, with a red Daytona at 6 o’clock. These models vary in price, but there are models currently being sold on the secondary market for around $300,000.

Richard Mille RM 38-01

Ed Sheeran has quite a few Richard Mille watches in his collection. The brand is a lightning rod for diverse opinions, with some praising this extremely expensive brand as technically innovative and collectible, while others argue that they look like plastic and are cheap.

Regardless of the criticism, Sheeran is clearly a fan. He has been spotted in many Richard Milles, including the Richard Mille RM 38-01 Tourbillon G-Sensor Quartz “Bubba Watson”. Since only 50 pieces were produced, it is difficult to get an aftermarket price for this watch. Some have sold for around $820,000.

Richard Mille RM 26-02

Sheeran has also been spotted wearing the even rarer Richard Mille RM 26-02 “Evil Eye” Tourbillon in black ceramic and 18k rose gold. The dragon eye on the watch is hand-glazed, while the flame is solid gold and lacquered. The flame rests on the manually wound Richard Mille caliber RM 26-02 movement that also includes a one-minute tourbillon. This section is limited to just 25 pieces, so there aren’t any listed at the moment. However, this watch retails for $575,000.

Richard Mille RM 27-03

The Richard Mille RM 27-03 “Rafael Nadal” is a limited edition of 50 pieces that comes in red, orange and yellow as an homage to the red clay courts of Roland Garros. Additionally, the crown is meant to look like a tennis ball. This piece retails for $725,000 USD directly from Richard Mille.

Audemars Piguet Ref. 26589IO.OO.D002CA.01

Sheeran’s collection seems to include every brand you’d expect, including Audemars Piguet. Sheeran was spotted wearing the Audemars Piguet Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT (Ref. 26589IO.OO.D002CA.01). This work is currently available on the secondary market for around $250,000.

Audemars Piguet Ref. 26522CE.OO.1225CE.01

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Tourbillon “Extra-Thin” limited edition in black ceramic. The watch has a black “Tapisserie Evolutive” dial. You can pick up this watch (Ref. 26522CE.OO.1225CE.01) on the secondary market for around $320,000.

A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk

Among collectors, the German watchmaker has long been considered on par with Swiss brands Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. Sheeran has a white gold A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk in his collection. This piece has an interesting (and very readable) time display dial. You can pick one up on the gray market for around $70,000.

Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch

We all know how big of a deal the release of the Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch was. A month and a half later, the products are still sold out in most stores, sold at sky-high prices on the secondary market, and not available online from Swatch. Well, somehow Ed Sheeran was able to get his hands on the “Mission to the Moon” MoonSwatch.

It’s unclear whether someone at Swatch hooked him up, whether he paid the premium or had an assistant wait for one when it was released in Swatch boutiques. Regardless of how he obtained a watch, it is an interesting timepiece, which many collectors are still vying to own. I also regularly keep an eye out for when they are in stock at the NYC store. The Omega x Swatch Speedmaster MoonSwatch retails for $260 USD.