Of the four most pricey watches owned by Lionel Messi, which one costs over half a мillio𝚗?
The 35-year-old football player gave an emotional acceptance speech and displayed a magnificent Patek Philippe Grand Complications watch from the brand’s most recent collection. It was one of several exquisite watches in his collection, which included unique and unusual timepieces created by prestigious watchmakers like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Patek Philippe, and Jacob & Co. Does it, however, cost the most?
The Richest lists a few of Messi’s expensive timepieces below.
4. Jacob & Co. Grand Complication Epic SF24 Tourbillon is priced at US$210,000.
In addition to choosing the football legend as its face for 2019, Jacob & Co. also chose him. In addition to the timepieces Messi wears in commercials, he also chooses a Grand Complication Epic SF24 Tourbillon Rose Gold.
The 45mm case has 163 parts and is known as the watch for the world traveler on the go. It has a world time display that shows the city and date of the place on the dial. Additionally, it has an open one-minute flying tourbillon that enables scrutiny of its operation and detailing. According to the Jacob & Co. website, the retail cost of its 101 limited pieces is US$210,000.
3. Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5270P US$233,000
A Patek Philippe Grand Complications from the Perpetual Calendar series, which was first released in 1889 and has undergone continuous innovation since then, was the watch Lionel Messi displayed at the Best Fifa Football Awards 2022.
The watch, which measures 41 mm in diameter, has a platinum case, a sapphire crystal case back, a green dial with gold hour markings, and a sleek black alligator strap. Day, month, leap year, and moon phases are displayed on its manual winding system, which uses the Calibre chronograph movement. A 30-minute counter is also included.
2. The most costly of the three Patek Philippe Nautilus versions cost up to US$420,000.
Messi apparently enjoys the brand’s classy and athletic Nautilus collection because he has not just one, but three items from it.
The Nautilus Chronograph 5980/1R, a favorite of celebrities, is one of them. With a black gradient display and gold-applied luminous coated hour markers, the watch has a 40.5mm 18k rose gold case and band. A 60-minute and 12-hour encounter is part of the chronograph complication. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve as well. On the Patek Philippe website, it is now listed for $115,000, but watch experts estimate that its secondary market value could reach $420,000.
Additionally, according to Superwatchman, he has a steel 5711/1A-011 with a “piano” dial valued at US$152,000 and a white gold 5740/1G with a blue dial with a retail price of US$160,000, but with market values up to US$400,000.
1. Jacob & Co. Epic X Chronograph Messi Full Baguette, which costs $600,000.
According to ProIQRA, the most costly model, the Epic X Chrono Messi Full Baguette, which was spotted on his wrist at the Dubai Expo 2020, is also said to be his most valued timepiece.
A total of 141 carats worth of baguette diamonds are set in the 47mm 18K white gold case and lugs, and the crowns are adorned with single round diamonds. In keeping with the colors of his native Argentina, it has a white alligator strap and a blue mineral crystal dial set with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Along with his signature on the case back, the dial features his stylized “M” emblem at 6 o’clock. It is listed for more than $500,000 dollars.
