About Bernardo Silva’s watch collection
Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese professional footballer born in Lisbon in 1994, widely regarded as one of the most technically accomplished midfielders of his generation. After developing at Benfica, he moved to Monaco, where his performances attracted the attention of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, who signed him in 2017. Since then, Silva has become a cornerstone of one of English football's most dominant sides, contributing to multiple Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League triumph in 2023. A full international for Portugal, he has also featured prominently at major tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. His reputation rests on an ability to press relentlessly, retain possession under pressure, and deliver in high-stakes matches.
Off the pitch, Silva has shown an interest in serious horology, and the Bernardo Silva watch collection — at least what has been publicly documented — points toward a preference for well-established, architecturally distinctive steel sports watches. He has been spotted wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ref. 15400ST.OO.1220ST.01, the 41mm stainless steel variant with a black dial. The reference was produced from 2012 to 2020, when AP retired it in favour of the current 15500ST. The black dial version of the 15400 is a particular draw for collectors, given the sharp visual contrast it creates against the case's combination of brushed and polished finishing — a contrast that reads well both on and off camera.
The choice of the 15400ST rather than a more conspicuous precious-metal variant says something about Silva's approach. The reference is recognisable to anyone familiar with the Royal Oak lineage but avoids the louder end of the spectrum. For a player known for doing the unglamorous work that makes the players around him look better, there is a certain consistency in reaching for a watch that rewards closer inspection rather than demanding immediate attention.