PHOTO: Watch connoisseur Kyle Kuzma showcases $75,000 timepiece in latest post
Kyle Kuzma is known to be a fashion-first NBA star who focuses a lot on his luxury belongings. On Monday, Kuzma posted a picture of an expensive watch on the story of his official Instagram handle. The Washington Wizards star just showed off the watch on his left wrist, resting on his leg.
The timepiece in the picture was the Patek Phillippe Aquanaut Chronograph Reference 5968 Brown. According to Luxury Watch Media, the luxury chronograph would cost a buyer a hefty sum of $75,000. It was introduced in 2023 and features a 42 mm casing made of rose gold. It also features a 60-minute chronograph counter at 6 o'clock.
In the past, Kyle Kuzma has been known to collect high-end watches, including Rolex, Audemars Piguet and several masterpieces.
Kuzma started his career at the Los Angeles Lakers, where he played with LeBron James for four seasons.
After his stint in LA., he found himself in Washington, earning a lot more than he did in his initial years in the league. According to Spotrac, the Wizards star has earned $60 million in his career and is set to earn $23.5 million more in the upcoming season.
Kyle Kuzma proves his watch obsession after flexing two luxury smartwatches in a single event
Kyle Kuzma is big watch fanatic and he proved his passion for timepieces during Michael Rubin's annual Fourth of July All-White party. During the event, the Washington Wizards' star was seen wearing two different luxury watches.
Insane Luxury Life reported on the luxury watches spotted on guests invited to Rubin's party.
According to their report, Kuzma wore the DB28 Deadbeat Seconds Tourbillon, a limited edition of 20 pieces priced at a staggering $320,000 and the RM 72-01 Automatic "Le Mans," a limited edition of 150 pieces priced at a hefty $300,000.
Other esteemed guests like DJ Khaled, Drake, soccer player Achraf Hakimi, J Balvin and Tom Brady were seen wearing a single timepiece for the entire event.
However, Kyle Kuzma stole the show with his two prized possessions. According to Styles, Kuzma has some of the most elite timepieces in his collection that have earned him the respect of many watch collectors and connoisseurs around the world.
The Wizards star owns a Patek Philippe Nautilus in rose gold/brown, an F.P. Journe Élégante and a Rolex Ceramic “Panda” Daytona as some of his most prized possessions.
As for his basketball endeavors, Kyle Kuzma will be back in action with the Wizards in late October when they take on the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics in their season opener.