With Football and Watches, Malik Jackson Plays Big

With Football and Watches, Malik Jackson Plays Big

Seth Semilof
By Seth Semilof May 4, 2017

Malik Jackson has an affinity for the fine that matured with age and success. The 27-year-old NFL player has accomplished more than many football stars at his age. In 2016, Jackson claimed Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos, where he played as a defensive lineman for four seasons. A month after the win, he inked a $90-million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. As time has revealed Jackson’s talent for the sport, he has nurtured a polished mien, buoyed by a growing watch collection.

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 12:  Malik Jackson attends Cooper & GBK's 2016 Pre-ESPY Celebrity Lounge & Poker Tournament at The Line Hotel on July 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GBK Productions )

 

How has your style evolved over time?
I was blessed enough to be able to go to Denver Broncos where they had guys like DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller, who are really up on fashion. I was just watching Von on and off the field and what he did really kind of molded me to be able to see and understand that when you make a certain amount of money, looking the part is just as bug as having it. I just want to be able to kind of transcend the baggy clothes and the urban look to kind of grow up to be looking like I have a daughter, looking like a dad; somebody presentable at all times. Doing that, I was able to get my stylist, and he was able to put me up when I got some Christian Louboutin, just all the high-end stuff, the Off-White brand. You know, just trying to really step up my game as far as fashion. I like to be presentable on and off the field.

What was the first watch you bought?
It was a Citizen Eco. I did that when I was in the NFL, about 21 years old. That’s when I really got into watches. I felt like I was ballin’ with the little Citizen Eco. I was just living life, putting it on. I was just feeling good about myself. I was happy with that.

Patek Philippe World Time
Patek Philippe World Time

What is in your watch collection today?
I will say how I got into it. Before I had my deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, I was looking around at watches. I do like watches, but at the time I could only afford the Citizen Eco’s of the world, but then I saw Von Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Peyton Manning wear Patek Philippe and Rolex and Panerai―the real subtle things. So, when I was able to come to my money, I told myself that when I did that I want to get a Patek Philippe World Time watch with a blue band, and that’s what I did. So, my first watch was a World Time. That was my first big purchase, $150,000. But at the same time, I was able to get a great deal. The Patek dealer gave me a Patek Nautilus in rose gold. I got both of those at the same time, so I spent $200,000 in one night on those two watches. A few months ago was my birthday, January 11, and I have been looking at the Patek Philippe 5205 in White Gold. I saw one in New York and got that. So, I have three Pateks.

Are there any other brands that you like?
To be honest with you, I just like Patek a lot. I like Panerai, but I think for my next watch… I like the work in the watches on the face, so maybe I am thinking a Louis Moinet, just something with intricate functions because I love the work.

If money was no concern, what watch would you buy?
The $1 million Patek Sky Moon Tourbillon.

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