Mark Zuckerberg rocks a luxurious Gruebel Forsey Hand Made 1

Zuckerberg's watch collection is growing

By Nathan S.R Published January 9, 2025

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Mark Zuckerberg rocked a Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1, worth $900,000, as he explained policy changes Meta plans to implement in a recent video.

The Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 is an exquisite and rare timepiece, limited to just three pieces a year. Since this is a hand-crafted watch, a lot of effort goes into the whole process. Every single component, from the mechanical gears and wheels to the open dial, is crafted and polished by hand.

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It takes about 6,000 hours to craft a single piece—the price tag makes sense once you take this into consideration.

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Featuring a white gold dial, the Gruebel Forsey is a symbol of luxury and high-quality horology. Thanks to the open dial design, the Hand Made 1 offers beautiful views of components featured in the caliber.

Mark Zuckerberg styled it with a gold chain and a black t-shirt. In recent years, Zuckerberg has rocked high-end timepieces, such as the Patek Philippe ref. 5236P perpetual calendar and a few watches from F.P Journe. The latest addition to his collection is proof of his new affinity for watches.

Ever since Zuckerberg spotted a Richard Mille at Radhika Merchant’s wedding, he’s been intrigued by exquisite timepieces. Mark Zuckerberg said, “ I never really wanted to get a watch but after seeing that I was like, watches are cool.” After that, a legend was born.

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