Conor McGregor’s new Patek Philippe with an Irish twist is the green-dialled platinum PP of dreams

Nick Gould

Irish-born mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor is known for his time spent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the featherweight and lightweight champion. He also fought boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr, which drew 4.3 million pay per viewers, the second most in history.

During these uncertain times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is practising social distancing and isolation, which means no events, and unfortunately for me, no photographs of attendees. But McGregor provided us with a new watch unboxing today.

We know McGregor is a watch guy, having in the past worn numerous pieces from Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Rolex, in various guises from blinged-out models to more restrained pieces in precious metals.

McGregor on his Instragram account this morning showed his newest acquisition from Patek Philippe. He unboxed a new Patek Philippe Ref 5905 Annual Calendar Chronograph in platinum and matching cufflinks. His new watch has an Irish twist.

He explains in his post that the watch is a limited edition of 25 pieces made for Irish jeweller Weir & Sons and that he got number 12. Weir & Sons was established in 1869 and last year celebrated their 150^th Anniversary. They are an authorised retailer for Patek Philippe and Rolex. As McGregor mentions, Weir & Sons have a long-standing relationship with Patek, which led to this piece being created.

The thing that makes the watch pop immediately is the emerald green dial and dark green alligator strap. You don’t often see many watches with a green dial, and this one would certainly make a statement on the wrist.