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Luxury watches have long been associated with world leaders, from presidents and kings to prime ministers, offering a glimpse into their personal taste beyond politics. In recent years, watch enthusiasts have taken a growing interest in the timepieces worn by prominent figures across the Middle East. Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, for example, has been spotted wearing everything from an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M and an Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 to multiple Patek Philippe World Time models. Now, another leader from the region has begun attracting the attention of collectors.
Iraq’s Prime Minister, Ali Al Zaidi, has quietly built a reputation among watch enthusiasts after being photographed wearing several extraordinary timepieces during official meetings and diplomatic visits. While his complete watch collection remains unknown, the watches spotted on his wrist so far reveal a preference for sophisticated, highly complicated Swiss watchmaking rather than flashy statement pieces.
Most recently, Ali Fatih Al Zaidi drew international attention during his visit to the White House, where he met with U.S. President Donald Trump wearing the exceptionally rare Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5104P. Previously, he had also been seen with the Patek Philippe Celestial 6102P and the legendary Chronograph 5070P, bringing the estimated market value of the watches publicly seen on his wrist to well over $1.3 million.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the luxury watches Ali Al Zaidi has been spotted wearing, explore what makes each reference so special, and examine how his growing lineup compares with those of other prominent world leaders.
