David Beckham
David Beckham – The Man Behind the Watches
David Beckham is one of the greatest soccer players ever. His enormous net worth and stunning physical attributes make him a star to be reckoned with.
He is renowned for his passion for watches and has an impressive collection of Rolex models. In fact, he recently donned a custom Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea that had been professionally refinished in black.
Early Life and Education
David Watches was raised in a church and has been involved with ministry from an early age. Upon graduating from Cedarville College, David felt God prompting him into full-time ministry.
David Thompson served as pastor of Blackhawk Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana for twelve years. Eventually he and his wife Donna Thompson relocated to California where they started the television ministry Turning Point for God.
As a boy, David developed an interest in natural history which eventually led him to receive his bachelor of arts degree from Cedarville College in 1963. Together with Donna, they have four children and twelve grandchildren – making this their fifth marriage together! Now residing in San Diego after 50 years together, the couple are the founders of Turning Point Radio and television stations.
Professional Career
David has been in the watch business for four decades. His Burlington Arcade showroom features an approved Rolex service centre equipped with cutting-edge equipment that can restore even the most prized timepiece to its factory condition.
David’s professional life has taken an exciting new turn with the announcement of him as the second UK representative for Danish watchmaker Urban Jurgensen and first traditional retailer to showcase their full collection. To mark this momentous occasion, David and his team created a special edition guide featuring some of the brand’s hottest horological innovations.
Achievements and Honors
David Watches has had a storied career that spans five decades. He created one of television’s most beloved shows, FRONTLINE, which ran for 30 years.
He has received numerous awards and recognition for his conservation work, the most prestigious being a knighthood in the British Order of Merit.
He has written numerous books, played an influential role in the development of the National Park system and helped propel San Francisco towards becoming a world-class city. He has long championed arts such as music and dance – which can be seen through his record label. Perhaps most notably however is Vannen (pronounced vee-en) brand artist watches which he designed and produced over six years for his many admiring customers.
Personal Life
David was raised in a coastal town of Oregon, where he was exposed to an eclectic cultural and musical heritage. His early years were filled with music from artists such as Supertramp, the Police, Kansas and Peter Gabriel.
David’s passion for theater and creative writing developed during his college years. He became involved with several improvisational theater troupes and interned for Chrysalis Theater Company.
His college experience also resulted in several personal changes. He abandoned music studies and focused on studies related to marketing, the theatrical arts and creative writing.
Net Worth
David is an avid watch collector with a collection worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
He owns both a Ferrari car and Rolex watch, but it is his Rolex watch which has made him wealthy.
David’s 1971 Rolex Oyster Cosmograph watch proved to be a wise investment. He spent the money he earned as a military pilot on it and kept the watch in perfect condition for decades.
When he decided to get his antique valued at Antiques Roadshow, he was stunned by what the expert appraiser estimated it worth today. His jaw dropped when they gave him their estimate – it far exceeded anything he could have imagined!