As is often the case: with time, you start becoming more and more like your partner, adopting their habits, their interests, their ideals in life. The science of attraction suggests that many couples will have similarities from the get-go, but as relationships progress, so do these shared characteristics evolve into a deeper, more enduring love.
Whether these celebrity pairings’ horological sensibilities were there from the beginning, or if it was something they influenced in each other, is anyone’s guess—but they’ve certainly made it the ultimate power couple accessory.
As we celebrate the month of love and Valentine’s Day 2025, get inspiration from some of your favourite duos who wear their hearts on their sleeves, right down to their wrists:
David and Victoria Beckham
Posh and Becks’ love story has birthed some of the most iconic fashion moments of the nineties and noughties—so much so that it’s near-impossible to count the exact number of times they stepped out in matching fits. This proclivity for matching was also evident in their timepieces, especially during those early years together. Donning his-and-hers Cartier Tank Française watches, they announced their relationship in 1997, and then with yellow gold Rolex Yacht-Masters, their engagement in 1998.
Read more: David Beckham talks to Tatler about his family, Netflix documentary ‘Beckham’ and future plans
Today, the former footballer is the face of Tudor, the official timekeeper of his co-owned Major League Soccer club, Inter Miami CF. Meanwhile, the fashion designer and former Spice Girl enjoys a diverse rotation of watches. She has been seen in pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Cartier among others—each one ever as posh as Posh herself.
How David Beckham and Victoria Adams announced their engagement on January 25, 1998 (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce (Photo: @killatrav on Instagram)
Taylor Swift in November (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Another sports-meets-music couple makes the list. Since their budding romance was confirmed in the latter part of 2023, the widely unexpected Swift and Kelce tie-up has all but been inescapable in the presses. And while these paparazzi photos mostly keep their actual dynamic hush-hush, what they do reveal is a shared appreciation for classic timepieces.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is a well-known Rolex aficionado and frequently dons the Day-Date off the gridiron. The singer-songwriter’s watches have been seeing more of the limelight, too: in November, she took to her beau’s game in the new Louis Vuitton Tambour, and has since been oft-spotted in the diamond-studded Panthère de Cartier.
Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey
He reps Panerai; she reps Bulgari. In conversation with Tatler last year, Wurtzbach spoke of her admiration for large, masculine cases, such as that of the Bvlgari Bvlgari—a notable departure from the Serpenti or Seduttori frequently spotted on her wrist. Could she have gleaned this fancy from Jauncey’s collection of Panerai watches, or is it merely a manifestation of their strong and genuine compatibility? One thing’s for sure: their impeccable taste in timepieces is just another reason to adore this gorgeous couple.
Tom Holland and Zendaya
Zendaya for Bulgari (Photo: @bvlgari on Instagram)
Tom Holland (Photo: @tomholland2013 on Instagram)
Fans have delightfully watched these young costars grow up and in love. And while they’ve successfully kept their relationship private, no one can deny they’ve got great taste in classics. As an ambassador of Bulgari, Zendaya is often adorned in the Roman house’s statement jewels and timepieces. In other, less formal settings, she’s also worn icons from Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Rolex.
Spider-Man himself enjoys the variety, too. Of his growing collection, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 with a turquoise ‘Celebration’ dial seems to be getting a lot of love lately—as spotted on the Brit while in town and during a recent celebrity interview.
See also: 6 unforgettable moments that highlight Zendaya and Tom Holland’s web-slinging chemistry
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
Rihanna and ASAP Rocky attend the 2021 Met Gala in New York City (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Who doesn’t love a good old friends-to-lovers story? These two have long been style icons in their right; so, you can imagine they’ve racked up some impressive individual watch collections through the years. Both seem to have found a few favourites from Rolex and Jacob & Co. among many others. Of the latter, standouts include the red Brilliant Skeleton Northern Lights RiRi wore to her 2023 Super Bowl, which revealed that the couple was expecting (a second!), the white gold Brilliant Flying Tourbillon she once wore as a choker in Paris, and Rocky’s eminent Five Time Zone watch.
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