Being the fourth richest Kenyan certainly has its advantages, such as being able to afford almost anything you desire.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has a penchant for the finer things in life, including cars, houses, land, and watches.
His most recent flex, an A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Limited Edition watch, has Kenyans talking about the price, which is estimated at USD330,000 (Sh37,653,000) at current exchange rates.
At the recently concluded Magical Kenya Opens golf tournament at the Muthaiga Golf Club, President Kenyatta wore the timepiece.
Surprisingly, the watch is valued at the same amount as the tournament’s winner, Wu Ashu.
This is one of many watches that President Kenyatta wears.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Price: Sh529,200
Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Price: Sh529,200
Watches in the Oyster Perpetual range are direct descendants of the original Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. Rolex built its’ brand and reputation on this first product, which was launched in 1926.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Price: Sh3,899,500
As with most timepieces, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is one of the rarest watches produced by the manufacturer.
The watchmaker only releases a very small number of models at a time, meaning they are guaranteed to be highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors.
Price: Sh855,000 and Price: Sh850,000
The Rolex Submariner is considered the ultimate diver’s watch because it is designed to be waterproof up to 300 metres below the water surface.
President Kenyatta has two of these because, why not. One of the two features a green bezel. 7
President Uhuru Kenyatta rocking a Rolex Submariner
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Collection
Price: Sh3,399,900
The Aquanaut started as Patek Philippe’s attempt at wooing a younger market, and to some degree, it was quite successful.
The watch was designed to capture an emerging market of young millionaires in the 1990s and today, the Aquanaut is one of the sought-after timepieces in the world of luxury sports watches.
Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon
Price: Sh3,200,000
The timepiece with features a rich blue guilloché moon disc and engraved moon on its face. According to the manufacturers, the design demonstrates thoughtfulness and attention to detail.
