Masters of the Universe aren't known for having anything resembling a jewelry collection except for one item - a watch. They're collectible, gorgeous and at times incredibly expensive pieces that can be handed down from generation to generation
Exactly the type of thing a titan of any industry would want.
We've put together a list and commentary about the wristwatches worn by some of Wall Street's most public executives.
As expected, a couple of the watches are flashy. A few of them are really, really cheap by Wall Street standards. And one prominent banker doesn't even wear a watch. Ever.
(If you know of the type of timepiece that an executive at your firm wears, feel free to send the tip to jlaroche@businessinsider.com)
Check it out:
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway
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Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha," wears a gold Rolex Day-Date.
Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs CEO
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Jack Bogle, Founder of the Vanguard Group
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"I received in the mail a wristwatch from a devoted shareholder in California. On the dial were printed our Vanguard logo, my name, and a phrase that was an indication I was still looking out for our shareholders: "Still on Watch." It was also an outrageous pun: "Still on Watch." Confident that it would be my rabbit's foot, I put the watch on my wrist, where, having proved itself, it remains to this day. (Yes, I knew about the $50 limit on gifts. So I checked the catalog for the price. It was $14. Talk about value!)," he wrote.
Bond guru Jeff Gundlach, CEO of DoubleLine Capital
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According to the Santa Monica Police Department report, the watches that were stolen included a Glashutte, Breitling, A. Lange & Sohne, TAG Heuer and a Patek Philippe. We couldn't nail down prices for these specific models, but every one can run in the tens of thousands of dollars or more.
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Santa Monica PD
Talk about some serious wrist candy. Fortunately, the DoubleLine Capital CEO brilliantly helped the FBI recover his stolen property.
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square
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Private equity chief executive Lynn Tilton
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Hedge funder Phil Falcone
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James Gorman, Morgan Stanley CEO
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Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase CEO
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