Inside New York Yankees star Aaron Judge’s luxury watch collection: A closer look at his off-field style

In the case of Aaron Judge, timing has never been a problem. Back on the field it manifests itself in patience at the plate and strength just when it is needed. Beyond the stadium, one can find the same feeling of time in the less noisy details. The fans could not just see the figures attached to the deal when Judge was finalizing his historic contract with the Yankees. His wrist watch was included in the narrative. In the current sporting environment where professional sportspersons are closely tracked outside the field, such information is likely to stick around.

The choice of luxury watches by Judge has gradually become an appendage of his image to the rest of the world, and has been a symbol of success, responsibility, of a personal style remaining of a moderate kind instead of an ostentatious one.

Aaron Judge’s watches, from major career moments to everyday life away from baseball

A set of yellow gold, factory-diamond Rolex, commonly known by the collectors as the Eye of the Tiger is one of the most talked about works related to Judge. The attention surrounding the time he was signing his contract made the watch a non-official marker of a career defining moment. Rolex models with diamonds are meant to be conspicuous, and the choice to put one on in the middle of such a landmark event by Judge seemed premeditated. It was a statement of confidence gained over years of performance and not a spectacle.

Judge has also been spotted with Audemars Piguet watches, such as Royal Oaks with their clean lines and conservative luxury. One of them, a blue ceramic Royal Oak, has been associated with him, and this makes Judge one of a select few athletes attracted to hard-to-find modern accessories. The tradition of Royal Oak as being a crafted and exclusive brand reflects that of the Judge himself in the sport of baseball, where the consistency and reputation are just as valuable to a team as the star.

In addition to those headline items, Judge appears to have some interest in brands like Panerai and Cartier, which would indicate that his collection is a collection of many, and not lots of impulse purchases. The watches are characterized by durability, legacy and the classic design and they will blend well with the low profile off-field wardrobe of Judge.

Similarly to his endorsement relationship with Jordan Brand, the watch decisions of Judge are in line with a well-groomed image. They are not intended to take up the attention, but to give silent warning of his position. So in that way the watches that Aaron Judge wears do not just keep time. They mirror a career that is created by circumstances that come at the right time and place when he is prepared.