Lionel Messi loves collecting luxury items like watches, cars, and houses. He has lived in one of the fashion capitals of the world, Paris, and now lives in Miami. It should not come as a shock that the ex-Barcelona star loves flaunting his luxury items. Messi loves his watches and has an insane watch collection. This article features some of the best watches in Lionel Messi’s collection.
The two-tone Rolex Datejust 36 in steel and rose gold is part of Lionel Messi’s vast watch collection. Lionel Messi was seen wearing this watch while eating dinner at a restaurant in his hometown. The watch sells for around $15,000 in today’s market.
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The Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740 in white gold was the first grand complication in the Nautilus collection. It features a blue dial with gold hour markers. This watch owned by the Inter Miami star sells for $245,000.
Lionel Messi was an ambassador for Audemars Piguet in the early 2010s. He was spotted sporting many Audemars Piguet models during his time as their ambassador. One of these models was the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra Thin 15202 with the white Tapiserrie dial. This watch currently retails for approximately $73,000.
Lionel Messi was seen wearing the Rolex Daytona With A Meteorite Dial 116509 while he was at Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine was ruled out of the clash against Benfica. Messi, however, turned up to see PSG play wearing the 18K white gold Rolex Daytona with a meteorite dial 116509. This watch costs around $120,000.
Lionel Messi was seen wearing the Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BC ‘Purple’ when he was involved in a mix-up in Beijing. The Argentine has travelled to China with his Spanish passport. This passport gave Messi entry into Taiwan, and he thought this would also work for China. Amidst all this commotion, the Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BC ‘Purple’ was spotted on his wrist. The retail price for this watch is $67,500.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi is a special edition watch dedicated to Lionel Messi. This limited-edition watch had just 500 pieces made in steel, 400 in red gold, and 100 in platinum. This model of the Audemars Piguet currently sells for around $55,000.
Epic X Chrono “Messi” #luxeaumasculin #LeoMessi #JacobandCo @jacobandco pic.twitter.com/CohdbNo1Fw
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The Epic X Chrono Messi is a watch made in collaboration between footballer Lionel Messi and luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. There are only 180 pieces of this rare watch available worldwide. This version of the Epic X Chrono sells for around $20,000.
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The Argentina forward wore the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow 7968/300R for his unveiling at Inter Miami. This is a very famous model owned by many celebrities such as Kris Jenner, Corey Gamble, Kevin O’Leary, and Crown Prince of Johor. The current market value of this watch is somewhere around $500,000.
Lionel Messi was seen wearing the Rolex Yacht-Master in Rose Gold when he first arrived in Paris to sign his Paris Saint-Germain contract. The watch features a classic black rubber strap. The Rolex Yacht Master in Rose Gold currently sells for approximately $36,000.
The Epic X Chrono Messi With A Diamond Bezel is another collaboration between Messi and Jacob & Co. The watch is similar to the previous Epic X Chrono, only this time with a baguette-cut diamond bezel. This version of the watch is even rarer. Only 36 pieces of this watch have been made, each featuring a bezel made up of 36 diamonds in total.
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A is another watch spotted on Lionel Messi’s wrist during his time at Inter Miami. While the retail price for the watch is just $55,000, its value has shot up recently, and the watch now sells for approximately $150,000.
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The Rolex Daytona Panda is another Rolex in Lionel Messi’s collection. The ex-Barcelona star’s Daytona Panda features a white dial and three classic sub-dials. This watch model also comes with a black dial and is called the Black Panda. The Rolex Daytona Panda currently sells for around $33,000.
The Epic X Chrono Messi In Rose Gold And Titanium is the third collaboration between Messi and Jacob & Co. There are 180 pieces of this watch worldwide. The watch is currently selling for approximately $40,000.
The goat 🐐 Lionel Messi rocked a stunning Patek Philippe 5811 with a unique purple dial.
Class on and off the grass.#Watchvestor $WVTR pic.twitter.com/bDjOlwBpuL
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Lionel Messi decided to up his watch game to another level after joining Inter Miami. Quite possibly, the best watch in Messi’s collection is his Patek Philippe Nautilus 5811 Piece Unique. This watch is invaluable, given that it was created for Messi. Philippe Patek is not known for creating unique pieces for their clients, which makes this watch even more unique.
The Rolex Submariner Date is one of the more expensive watches from Lionel Messi’s collection. The 18K white gold Rolex Submariner Date 116659 SABR with a blue dial is set with 27 dark blue baguette sapphires and 11 baguette cut diamonds at the hour markers around the bezel. While the watch’s retail price is $92,000, its current value has shot up to nearly $200,000.
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Lionel Messi was named the Best FIFA Men’s Player at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022. The Argentina star attended this ceremony wearing the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ‘Green’ 5270P. The current market price of this watch is around $220,000.
The Patek Philippe Chronograph 5968G is another Patek Philippe owned by the Inter Miami star. The watch features a midnight blue dial and a matching composite strap. This watch sells for around $130,000.
Lionel Messi was seen wearing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow while on holiday in Ibiza. The watch stands out compared to other watches due to the bright yellow dial. This watch is supposed to embody timeless form and function. The watch has a price of approximately $20,000.
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Lionel Messi was seen sporting the Rolex Day-Date Platinum 228206 during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which took place in Qatar. This watch features an ice-blue dial and Roman numeral hour markers. The market value of this watch has shot up recently and currently sells for around $78,000.
Lionel Messi wore the Rolex Daytona Rainbow 116598RBOW on New Year’s Eve 2024. He was out enjoying with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo. This Rolex has a valuation of approximately $510,000.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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