Rihanna’s Super Bowl Watch Was the Real MVP

Notably, Rihanna has made watches such an integral fixture of both pregnancy announcements. The internet melted upon news of her first child with the rapper A$AP Rocky, but one corner in particular freaked out for another reason: for that reveal, Rih wore an excellent and rarely seen (at least at the time) Rolex King Midas, the Crown’s unique-looking bracelet-watch. Now, at least among watch freaks, this Jacob & Co. will be associated with Rihanna’s second pregnancy. 

Rihanna is really a master of using watches as jewelry: While most watch collectors tend to let their watch take the spotlight, Rihanna uses pieces like the King Midas and Brilliant Skeleton Northern Lights to accentuate the rest of her looks. Remember when she turned a series of G-Shocks into a bracelet? So tight. She can make even a Patek Philippe Nautilus—usually used as a massive flex—just another piece naturally blending into a Gucci ensemble. People often say that Rihanna really knows how to wear clothes, but she also really knows how to wear watches, too. It’s an underrated talent! 

Great watches were all over the Super Bowl. Jay-Z wore Richard Mille’s RM 47 Tourbillon—the one with the figure of a samurai set into the dial. Gordon Ramsay was seen with a vintage Rolex Submariner, while Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie had on a beautiful A. Lange & Söhne 1815. People tune into the Super Bowl for all kinds of reasons: to watch the game, see the ads, or simply enjoy the halftime show. Others might also take a special interest in what’s happening on the wrists of the celebrities in attendance. On Sunday, everyone walked away happy.