Mark Zuckerberg

Co-founder, Chairman & CEO, Meta Platforms

Recent News: Mark Zuckerberg is embracing a refined luxury lifestyle by investing in modern architectural properties and high-end art collections. In addition to spearheading Meta’s advancements in virtual and augmented reality, he is focusing on sustainable design and exclusive tech-driven experiences that blend innovation with luxury. A 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in 2004 for students to match names with photos of classmates. Zuckerberg took Facebook public in 2012; he now owns about 13% of the company's stock. Facebook changed its name to Meta in 2021 to shift the company's focus to the metaverse. In 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged to give away 99% of their Meta stake over their lifetimes. Over the past year, Zuckerberg has shown an increasing passion for high-end timepieces, particularly rare and vintage models. His latest choice, spotted at his wife Priscilla Chan’s lavish 40th birthday celebration, is a testament to his evolving taste: the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6269, one of the rarest and most exclusive Daytonas ever produced. Only 8 to 10 examples are believed to exist, commanding a price of around $1.3 million in the secondary market. Long known for his minimalist fashion sense—often sporting a gray t-shirt and jeans—Zuckerberg has recently embraced luxury accessories, with a clear inclination toward vintage timepieces. His collection is rumored to include some of the world’s most sought-after watches, signaling a new era in his personal style. This shift is reminiscent of how other billionaires, such as Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, have taken a deep interest in horology as a reflection of their status and taste. The luxury watch world has welcomed a new heavyweight collector: Mark Zuckerberg. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest individuals for years – earning the title of youngest self-made billionaire in 2008 – the Facebook founder stayed out of the luxury timepiece game. Until last summer. Zuckerberg’s new-found fascination with watches reportedly began after attending the opulent wedding of Anant Ambani, where the groom showed off a US$1.5 million Richard Mille RM 30-01, capturing the attention of Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan.