Patrick Mahomes Opens Up About His Hublot Deal — and the Priceless Watch Advice Tom Brady Shared With Him

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is no stranger to the limelight, whether he’s dazzling fans with jaw-dropping passes or leading his team to yet another Super Bowl. Now, the superstar quarterback is making headlines off the field with his latest partnership: a deal with Hublot, one of Switzerland’s most inventive and boundary-pushing watchmakers. And when it comes to building his own legendary watch collection, Mahomes admits he’s taking cues from none other than Tom Brady—the GOAT of both football and horology.

Learning From the Best: Tom Brady’s Watch Wisdom

Mahomes is well aware of Tom Brady’s reputation—not just as a seven-time Super Bowl champion, but as a connoisseur of fine watches. Since Brady’s retirement, his collection has become the stuff of legend, and Mahomes says he regularly checks in with the quarterback-turned-watch-collector for advice.

“He just says, ‘The confidence you wear the watch with makes the watch,’” Mahomes recalls. “He’s a guy who has the confidence, and his watch collection states that.” For Mahomes, it’s not just about the mechanics or the price tag, but about the aura the watch brings to the wearer.

The Hublot Partnership: A Perfect Match

For Mahomes, teaming up with Hublot feels like a natural extension of his personal style and his approach to the game. “They have a great tradition of pushing the envelope, and I feel like that’s something that I’ve done in my career,” he says.

Hublot is renowned for its bold, innovative designs—think rubber and gold combinations, collaborations with artists like Takashi Murakami and Daniel Arsham, and its iconic Big Bang series. Mahomes, who describes himself as “just at the tip of the iceberg” of his watch collecting journey, is eager to learn from the brand’s experts and immerse himself in the world of haute horlogerie.

“The Big Bang is my favorite watch that Hublot has now,” Mahomes shares. “On a day-to-day basis, I’m throwing the Big Bang on—it’s still stylish and will be that part of my outfit that really pops, and at the same time, it has the history and tradition with it as well.”

The Start of a Collecting Habit

Mahomes’s fascination with watches started early. Growing up in baseball locker rooms thanks to his father’s pro career, he noticed the veterans with big contracts and even bigger watches. “I remember looking at that and thinking, ‘Man, I want to get to where I have enough money one day that I can buy some of these watches.’” He bought his first nice watch after signing his initial NFL contract, marking a milestone in his career.

Initially, Mahomes would buy a new watch every year he played in the NFL—a way to celebrate his continued success in a league where nothing is guaranteed. But soon, the hobby became a passion. “Then I got a little too greedy, and started getting more watches than years I played,” he laughs.

Advice From Teammates and Fellow Athletes

Mahomes’s watch journey has been shaped by more than just Brady. Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and teammate Travis Kelce have both offered guidance and inspiration. “Alex Smith is the one who really got me into these high-end watches, and then Travis and I talk about it a lot,” Mahomes says.

Kelce, known for his bold sense of style, often discusses the aesthetics of watches with Mahomes. “He can have a million different styles. One week he can wear a watch one way, and then he can wear the same watch in a completely different style the next week,” Mahomes observes.

What Makes a Great Watch?

“I think originally I was more just aesthetics—the colors and the design of the watch and the way it looked for the outfit,” Mahomes admits. “Now I’ve gotten into more of the history, the tradition, and the things that watches can do.” With Hublot, Mahomes is excited to explore the technical side of watchmaking, as well as the art and creativity that go into each piece.

He’s particularly intrigued by Hublot’s collaborations, like the Daniel Arsham pocket watch, which he plans to wear if the Chiefs make another Super Bowl run. As for a potential Mahomes-Hublot collaboration? He’s already brainstorming. “Obviously, I always do the 2PM for Patrick Mahomes II. I think there are a lot of different things that we can work with.”

Offseason Life and Looking Ahead

When he’s not collecting watches or strategizing with teammates, Mahomes is focused on family and football. He spent the offseason in St. Joseph, Missouri, bonding with teammates over pizza and preparing for another grueling NFL season. The sting of last year’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles still lingers, but Mahomes is motivated. “When you lose that last game, you’re a lot more ready to get back at it again.”

With a healthy roster and a renewed sense of purpose, Mahomes is optimistic about the upcoming season. “We got a lot of talented players, we got young guys, we got veteran guys, and we’re going in with the mentality of we got to win week one and then go from there.”

Final Thoughts: Confidence Is Key

As Mahomes continues to build both his legacy and his watch collection, he keeps Brady’s advice close: “The confidence you wear the watch with makes the watch.” For Mahomes, it’s not just about what’s on his wrist, but how he carries himself—on and off the field.

With his partnership with Hublot, Mahomes is poised to become as much a force in the world of watches as he is in football. And as his collection grows, you can bet he’ll be wearing each piece with the same confidence that’s made him one of the NFL’s brightest stars.

Patrick Mahomes’s journey from aspiring watch collector to Hublot ambassador is a testament to his commitment to excellence, both in football and in life. With guidance from legends like Tom Brady and a partnership with Hublot, Mahomes’s next chapter is sure to be as stylish as it is successful.