Few careers have been honoured as widely as Shah Rukh Khan’s. In 2025, after 33 years in cinema, he won his first National Film Award for Best Actor for Jawan, sharing the honour at the 71st National Film Awards with Vikrant Massey. It joined an extraordinary list that includes the Padma Shri (2005), France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (2007) and the Légion d’honneur (2014), along with 14 Filmfare Awards. The story began in Delhi, at St. Columba’s School, where the young Shah Rukh excelled in academics, sports and drama and was awarded the school’s Sword of Honour. He went on to study economics at Hansraj College while spending his spare hours in theatre, before his path led to Mumbai and the screen. Born on 2 November 1965, he turns 61 today, still one of the most recognisable faces in the world. A man of such style naturally keeps an eye on detail, and few details say more than what he wears on his wrist. Here are five luxury watches that have defined King Khan’s look.
Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5304/301R
At the 2025 Met Gala, where he became the first Indian male actor on the carpet, Shah Rukh paired his Sabyasachi outfit with this showstopper. The 43 mm rose gold case holds a minute repeater and a retrograde perpetual calendar with moon phases, visible through a transparent, skeletonised dial. A black leather strap adds a contemporary edge. The version he wore was reported to have a diamond-set bezel, and one of the rarest and most complicated watches in his collection, it was widely reported to be worth around US$2.5 million.
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Richard Mille RM 052 Tourbillon Skull
Bold, theatrical and unmistakably Richard Mille, the RM 052 Tourbillon Skull was spotted on Shah Rukh while celebrating Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL victory. Its titanium case wraps an intricate skull-themed movement, with a tourbillon at its heart, turning mechanics into sculpture. Produced in extremely limited numbers, the 2012 reference is among the rarest pieces associated with his collection. It is a watch that speaks of daring and showmanship, a fitting match for the owner of a cricket franchise and a man known for his dramatic flair.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked
Precision in full view defines this Royal Oak. The openworked dial reveals the movement beneath, including the double balance wheel mechanism that Audemars Piguet patented in 2016, in which two balance wheels and two hairsprings share the same axis for enhanced stability and precision. The octagonal bezel with its exposed screws gives the case an unmistakable silhouette. Shah Rukh has been seen wearing the model, which suits his taste for technical sophistication delivered with understated confidence. It is the kind of watch that rewards a second glance.
Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/60G-001
At Kolkata Knight Riders’ 2024 victory celebrations, Shah Rukh chose the Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980/60G-001, a white gold chronograph that suggested quiet authority in a moment of triumph. The Nautilus, with its porthole-inspired case and horizontally embossed dial, is one of the most coveted sports-luxury designs in watchmaking, and the chronograph version adds a flyback function to its character. Rare Nautilus models regularly appear on the actor’s social media feed, and this one reflects why Patek Philippe holds a special place in his collection.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
No collection feels complete without a Daytona, and Shah Rukh’s is the classic “Panda” reference 116500LN, with a white dial and black subdials. Its black Cerachrom bezel and 40 mm case have made it one of the most sought-after sports chronographs of its generation. The model has often been seen on his wrist, a reminder that for all his appetite for rare complications, he appreciates the dependable icon too. It is a watch with universal appeal, as comfortable at an airport as on a red carpet.
