Kim Jones Watch Collection - Every Watch He's Been Spotted Wearing
Kim Jones currently has 3 watches in his collection. Check them in our database.
Introduction to Kim Jones
Kim Jones is a British fashion designer known for his work as Creative Director at Dior Men and his previous tenure at Louis Vuitton, where he led the menswear division. His design philosophy centers on contemporary reinterpretations of heritage codes, blending tailoring with sportswear influences. Jones has established himself as one of the most influential voices in luxury menswear, recognized for his meticulous approach to detail and historical research.
The Kim Jones watch collection reflects a deliberate appreciation for vintage Rolex sports chronographs and professional instruments. Jones has been spotted wearing a yellow gold Rolex Daytona reference 6263, positioned visibly over his sleeve—a styling choice that signals both collector knowledge and the watch's substantial presence. The ref. 6263, produced from 1970 onwards, represents a pivotal moment in Rolex's chronograph development, introducing enhanced engineering compared to earlier push-button designs.
Beyond the 6263, Jones's collection includes the Rolex reference 6238, a pre-Daytona steel chronograph with a distinctive gun metal dial, and the stainless steel Explorer II reference 16550 featuring a cream dial. These selections demonstrate a preference for vintage Rolex tool watches and chronographs rather than contemporary pieces. His approach to watches aligns with his broader design aesthetic: functional precision, historical significance, and purposeful restraint. The Kim Jones watch collection serves as documentation of how a contemporary designer sources and wears classic sports watches as everyday objects rather than status symbols.
Designer Kim Jones Spotted Wearing Yellow Gold Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263
Inserted 22/10/2026
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The Rolex Daytona ref. 6263 represents a pivotal moment in chronograph engineering: introduced in 1970, this model pioneered the screw-down pushers that became the industry standard for water-resistant cases. Its black acrylic bezel and three-register dial in cream remain instantly recognisable. Designer Kim Jones wears this 1970s–1980s production reference over his sleeve, a styling choice that emphasises the watch's substantial 40mm presence and iconic status among vintage chronograph collectors.
Kim Jones Spotted Wearing Rolex Pre-Daytona Reference 6238 with Rare Gun Metal Dial
Inserted 04/05/2023
The Rolex reference 6238 predates the Cosmograph Daytona name entirely — produced from roughly 1963 to 1969, it carried no 'Daytona' printing on the dial and no tachymeter bezel, making it the purest, most understated expression of Rolex's early racing chronograph. The 'Gun Metal' dial variant is among the rarest color configurations known to collectors. Dior Men's artistic director Kim Jones chose this piece for the Met Gala in New York, pairing serious vintage horological credentials with fashion's most-watched red carpet.
Kim Jones Spotted Wearing Stainless Steel Rolex Explorer II Ref. 16550
Inserted 03/12/2022
The Rolex Explorer II ref. 16550 'cream dial' is one of the most chemically accidental rarities in vintage Rolex collecting: late-production examples from around 1988 saw their originally white dials oxidize to a warm ivory tone, a defect that collectors now prize above almost everything else in the Explorer family. Fendi creative director Kim Jones — a man whose aesthetic radar is famously precise — surfaces wearing exactly one of these coveted examples, quietly confirming that serious watch taste and serious fashion taste tend to occupy the same orbit.
