World’s Biggest Online Luxury Watch Marketplace, Chrono24, Scouts President Biden’s Favorite Wrist Watches

The world’s largest peer-to-peer marketplace for luxury watches, Chrono24, has empowered its in-house watch experts to take a deeper look at the watches worn by the new U.S. Commander in Chief, President Joe Biden – all with the idea that looking at a watch lover’s collection can often paint a telling picture about the wearer himself. Chrono24’s in-house experts spent a massive amount of time “eagle-eye” hunting through photographs from President Biden’s political career beginning with his Vice Presidency in the Obama administration and identifying his favorite timepieces.

Tissot T-Touch
Seiko
Rolex Datejust 41MM
Omega Seamaster 300M 2
Omega Speedmaster Professional

President Biden’s favorites include: (links to purchase all models currently in the marketplace are in blue)

Rolex Datejust 41mm – new!

The newest acquisition to President Biden’s collection, acquired just days before the inauguration and also worn to the inauguration! (Many watch experts expected him to wear the Vulcain Cricket, as many presidents have worn before). He is now sporting The Oystersteel and 18-karat white gold 41 mm model, with the jubilee bracelet.

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M

President Biden was seen wearing this model with a black dial and bezel during his 2020 campaign, and also owns the blue-on-blue “James Bond” edition as well. Fun fact: the Omega Seamaster was also worn by President Kennedy at his inauguration in 1961 as well!

Omega Speedmaster Professional (aka the “Moon Watch”)

President Biden is a frequent fan of the same watch Buzz Aldrin had on his wrist when he set foot on the Moon on July 20th, 1969

Tissot T-Touch

President Biden wore the stainless steel case with a black rubber strap model often during his Vice Presidency.

Seiko 7T32-6M90 Chronograph

An oldie but a goodie – yellow gold with a quartz movement – inexpensive at only a few hundred dollars, but clearly a tried and true favorite for President Biden

AMBRIDGE, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden talks to supporters on his campaign train September 30, 2020 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Biden was on a day-long rail trip across Ohio and Pennsylvania following last night's debate with President Donald Trump. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden stand with Solicitor General Elena Kagan in the Blue Room of the White House, May 10, 2010, prior to announcing Kagan as his choice to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens in the Supreme Court. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement of the President, the First Family, or the White House.
TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 29: Joe Biden attends the wheelchair basketball on day 7 of the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 on September 29, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. The Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for the Armed Forces. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Biden with Rolex (Instagram @first_dogs_usa)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 02: Vice President Joe Biden speak to supporters during a public campaign rally for "Get Out The Early Vote" for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at Palm Beach State College-Amphitheater (Center of Campus) on November 2, 2016 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Vice President Biden will urge Floridians to take advantage of early voting right away with six day left for election. (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic,)

Reviewing President Joe Biden’s wristwatch collection is an interesting look at his character – showcasing many of the same values that he reportedly holds dear. His choices are not overly ostentatious or flashy, with the vast majority of the timepieces being workmen’s utilitarian watches. He is loyal to the models he owns, despite their monetary value or age. The watch experts at Chrono24 infer the recent addition of one of Rolex’s more reserved models – the Rolex Datejust 41mm – to his collection is commemorative and celebratory of his new station as ‘leader of the free world’ but very much still aligned with his preferences as a watch collector.

Tim Stracke, Co-CEO of Chrono24 comments: “Chrono24 has seen watch collecting explode in popularity even in 2020 despite economic uncertainty. We attribute this continuing uptick to be a renewed passion for collecting – pursuing that passion digitally is not only a safe hobby practiced indoors but is a way to connect to something larger. In our case, it is connecting with a global community of watch lovers which span more than 100 countries – collectors who care about storytelling, history and value.”

Chrono24 has been the global online marketplace for luxury watches since 2003. They are the #1 address for luxury watches for commercial watch dealers, private sellers and watch enthusiasts from around the world. With approximately 500,000 watches from more than 3,000 retailers and more than 30,000 private sellers, the platform boasts an average 500K unique visitors per day with approximately 9M unique visits per month (plus a cool 115K+ Instagram user following). Monthly purchase requests fall in the six-digit range, and Chrono24’s GMV was up 30% last year over 2019 – making it the company’s best year on record.

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