Expensive Watches Owned by President Uhuru Kenyatta

President Uhuru Kenyatta is ranked among the most fashionable presidents in Africa. He is mostly known for his great fashion taste especially when it comes to shirts and watches. When it comes to watches, you wouldn't want to miss out on the unique collections that he wears especially during events.

Expensive Watches Owned by President Uhuru Kenyatta

Observant Kenyans have over the years identified some of the world’s most expensive watches on the President’s left hand. During the International Women's Day event that was held on March 8, President Uhuru Kenyatta was spotted wearing a Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon with a white gold bezel and a blue dial on a black leather strap. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta & First lady Margaret Kenyatta on March 8. PHOTO FILE .

The watch is highly-valued due to some of its features which include a discreet arched window between 9 and 10, on the inner flange, next to the tachymeter scale, the moon phases are classically displayed in a sub-dial at 6 among other peculiar features.

A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Limited Edition

A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Limited Edition. PHOTO FILE

According to an online search, the watch value revealed that the watch cost USD330,000. The watch is worth Ksh37,653,000, based on the current exchange rate of USD1=Ksh114.76 excluding the shipping charge or the compensation for the personal shopper.

Information from Watch Time revealed that the watch's three complexities are a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar, and a tourbillon. The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon has all of its parts completed by hand.

President Uhuru Kenyatta also owns Patek Philippe Aquanaut Collection watch stainless steel 42mm with a black dial with a black strap. It averagely ranges between 5.2 million.

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Collection.PHOTO FILE

He also owns an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.  According to an online research done by Bright Kenya News the price of the rose gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with white gold dial is  KSh3.8 million. This watch is identified by the unique strap that it has.

Rose Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with white gold dial.PHOTO FILE

President Uhuru Kenyatta also owns an Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon is a 18-carat red gold watch with a diameter 42 mm and has anti-reflective coating on both sides. The the case is rated for 30 meters of water resistance. Its hand straps are made from wither black alligator leather. It is approximately 3 million dollars.

Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon.PHOTO FILE

President Uhuru also owns the Rolex Submariner Green Bezel is nicknamed "The Hulk"  because of the green resembalnce to fictional superhero on Marvel Comics. It was discontinued in 2010 that is why they are considered as rare. It's cost might be above 1.2 million because of it's scarcity in the market. 

Rolex Submariner Green Bezel.PHOTO FILE

Rolex Oyster Perpetual in yellowgold which is also referred to as the "Presidential rolex" because it is worn by most presidents in the world. According to online sources, the watch is worth 33,150 USD. 

Rolex Oyster Perpetual.PHOTO FILE

President Uhuru Kenyatta is a well known watch collector and he fancies the different collections and types of expensive watches. These are just among the few uniques watches that he wears in the various occasions he attends.

The President's timepieces are constantly a topic of conversation on the internet. Uhuru has also been seen wearing Apple Watches during government meetings, and these are thought to be some of his cheapest timepieces, however they could cost as much as Ksh96,870.