Buzz
Indulging in the Luxurious Pleasures of the Global Football Legend.
During a fan meet at Paris Saint Germain, Football Legend Lionel Messi was spotted wearing the renowned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 116655, introduced in 2015 with a value exceeding $26,000.
Messi proudly wore the prestigious Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 116655 on his wrist upon arriving in Paris.
On the evening of August 10th, after parting ways with Barca, Football Legend Messi and his family moved to Paris by private jet to begin work at PSG. At this moment, the iconic figure wore a shirt with the words “Ici, C’est Paris” and adorned his wrist with the renowned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40 Ref. 116655. He smiled brightly and waved to PSG fans from the Le Bourget airport window.
Messi has a penchant for collecting luxury watches.
As one of the greatest football players of our time with six Ballon d'Or awards, Messi owns massive wealth, with a weekly salary of up to $1.66 million—making him the highest-paid player in the world.
According to GQ, Messi is ready to splurge on life's pleasures like luxury cars and extravagant watches. Therefore, when admiring his watch collection, connoisseurs will easily spot top-notch masterpieces from renowned watchmakers worldwide such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Rolex, and Jacob & Co…
According to reports, the football legend born in 1987 often opts for various Jacob & Co. models, with the standout being the Jacob & Co. Epic x Chrono Sky Blue 47mm valued at 34,500 Euros. This masterpiece seamlessly combines precious materials such as grade 5 titanium and 18k rose gold for the case, a dial crafted from blue crystal, and a blue rubber strap integrated with an 18k rose gold folding clasp, contributing to an overall luxurious yet robust aesthetic.
Notably, he collaborated with the brand to create the Jacob & Co. Epic x Chrono Messi Titanium EC313.20.PE.LL.K Limited Edition 47mm featuring a red number 10, symbolizing Messi's jersey number at Barca, positioned at 2 o'clock on the dial. His signature is engraved on the sapphire crystal case back containing a chronograph movement consisting of 260 parts, capable of storing energy for 48 hours. The color scheme of this edition is inspired by the colors of Messi's homeland flag.
However, the most expensive Jacob & Co. piece in Messi's personal collection is the Jacob Grand Complication Epic SF24 ES802.20.BD.BD.A priced at a staggering $207,916. This masterpiece boasts a 45mm rose gold case with a diamond-set bezel, anti-glare sapphire crystal, and a crocodile leather strap integrated with an 18k gold clasp.
The next masterpiece to grace the wrist of the Argentine football maestro is the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon 305.CM.002.RX featuring a high-performance ceramic case measuring 44mm. The most impressive details of this creation include a unique dial layout, skeletonized hands, and a tourbillon mechanism at the 6 o'clock position. The Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon 305.CM.002.RX is limited to just 50 pieces globally, priced at over $137,000.
On a notable occasion, Messi was spotted wearing the Patek Philippe 5711/1A-011 priced at up to $100,000, paired with an elegant black suit. A Sports Luxe classic originally designed by the legendary Gerald Genta in the 1970s, the Nautilus has achieved unexpected success in the 21st century, becoming an enduring icon for watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its masculine, sporty design, as well as the luxury it exudes, has left an indelible mark when adorning the wrists of the elite and world-renowned figures.
The masterpiece named Leo Messi Royal Oak is the result of the collaboration between football superstar Lionel Messi and Audemars Piguet. Inspired by the Royal Oak Chronograph, this design was introduced in 2012 with a limited edition of 1,000 pieces worldwide, available in three versions: steel – tantalum, rose gold – tantalum, and white gold – tantalum, all in a 41mm size, accompanied by either a crocodile leather strap or a natural rubber strap.
Posted by: Bùi Ngọc Dư
Keywords: Marvel at Messi's extraordinary watch collection
