Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spared no expense for his 24th birthday, treating himself to a lavish $500,000 Richard Mille watch. Tatum collaborated with celebrity jeweler Eric Da Jeweler to create this custom timepiece, which featured a striking all-white design with a skeletonized movement, grade 5 titanium case band, and back bezel.
Eric Da Jeweler took to Instagram to share photos of Tatum’s new watch, including a close-up shot that showcased the transparent face, revealing the intricate mechanical details. The silver and black hardware complemented the sleek design, with the Richard Mille nаme elegantly displayed in white lettering atop the watch’s face.
In his Instagram caption, Da Jeweler wished Tatum a happy birthday and mentioned personally delivering the bespoke piece to the basketball player in Boston. He emphasized the significance of the investment, noting that half a million dollars was well spent on the all-white Richard Mille RM055 Bubba Watson timepiece.
Richard Mille is renowned for its luxurious Swiss watches, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and high price tags. According to Wrist Advisor, Richard Mille watches can range from $60,000 to $1.3 million, with factors such as materials, complications, and limited editions influencing the final price.
While spending half a million dollars on a watch may seem extravagant, it may not be a significant expense for someone like Tatum, who recently signed a contract extension with the Boston Celtics worth nearly $200 million. Since joining the team in 2017, Tatum has already earned $57 million, and his current deal is expected to increase to $200 million in the future.
Despite the extravagant timepiece, Tatum’s best birthday gift may have been the quality time spent with his 4-year-old son in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. He shared a heartwarming video of his son taking him to his favorite spots, and later posted pictures from his birthday celebration, where he could be seen embracing his toddler amidst a backdrop adorned with basketball-themed balloons. It’s evident that Tatum thoroughly enjoyed celebrating his 24th birthday in style.