As one of the highest-paid super players today, Messi obviously owns a series of expensive luxury items, including watches. The male player owns a watch collection with impressive names, from Jacob & Co, Rolex, Audemars Piguet to Patek Philippe.
Rolex Yacht Master 116655
During his trip to France in 2021 to sign a contract with PSG, Messi wore a 40 mm Rolex Yacht-Master watch. Launched in 2015, the Rolex Yacht Master 116655 is the first rubber strap watch in the company’s history. This bracelet system is called the Rolex Oysterflex, and is only associated with the Yacht Master case, not any of Rolex’s iconic watches.
Inside the outer rubber layer is a metal blade made of an alloy of titanium and nickel, tightly attached to the frame shell to shape the strap and hug the wrist. The 2015 Rolex Yacht Master appears with a black dial and black cerachrom bezel. This watch model has a starting price of 22,300 USD (about 527 million VND) but is currently priced up to 35-40,000 on branded business sites.
Jacob & Co Epic X Chrono Sky Blue EC323.42.AA.AA.BBRUA
Not only does he own many expensive watches, Messi is also the brand ambassador for the world-famous watch brand Jacob & Co. Male players often wear many Jacob & Co watch models, including the Jacob & Co Epic This model has a titanium and 18K rose gold case, blue crystal dial, and blue rubber strap with 18K rose gold clasp.
Jacob & Co Epic X Chrono Messi Titanium EC313.20.PE.LL.K
Lionel Messi also owns a watch model named after him, Epic X Chrono Messi Titanium EC313.20.PE.LL.K. The design has a diameter of 47 mm, houses a 260-part chronograph, and can reserve power for 48 hours. On the dial, at the 2 o’clock corner, there is a red image of number 10 – Messi’s shirt number at Barca. On the back, on the blue sapphire crystal, there is also the superstar’s signature.
The blue and white color tone of the watch is inspired by the flag of Argentina, the 34-year-old striker’s homeland. According to Forbes, this watch is worth 150,000 USD (3.4 billion VND). This accessory model is water resistant to 200 m. The device is limited to only 180 models.
Jacob Grand Complication Epic SF24 ES802.20.BD.BD.A
One of the most expensive watch models in Messi’s wardrobe is the Jacob Grand Complication. This watch model has a diameter of 45 mm, 18K rose gold frame, with natural diamonds. Comes with a sapphire glass surface, crocodile leather strap and 18K gold clasp, priced at more than 200,000 USD (4.5 billion VND).
Hublot Tourbillon Solo Bang Ceramic 305.CM.002.RX
In a photo taken with Neymar and Luis Suarez, Messi wore the Hublot Hublot Tourbillon Solo Bang Ceramic 305.CM.002.RX watch. This bronze model has a ceramic shell, 44 mm in diameter and anti-reflective sapphire glass. The watch comes with a rubber strap, produced in 50 pieces worldwide at a price of 137,000 USD (3.1 billion VND).
Patek Philippe 5711/1A-011
The famous Patek Philippe brand also appears in the list of expensive watch models favored by Messi. During the 2019 Golden Ball awards ceremony, Messi wore the Patek Philippe watch model 5711/1A-011. The stainless steel watch model costs 77,000 USD (1.7 billion VND) and is no longer sold on the market. The heart of the Patek Philippe 5711/1A-011 is an automatic mechanical movement with the code 26-330 SC with a frequency of 4Hz and a maximum power reserve of 45 hours. The stainless steel design also helps the watch work well underwater at a depth of 120m.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi
In 2010, Mes also collaborated with the Audemars Piguet brand to launch a watch bearing his name, the Royal Oak “Leo Messi” Chronograph. This watch model is only produced in 1,000 pieces worldwide with three material options for users: steel/tantalum, rose gold/tantalum and platinum/tantalum. The watch strap can be made of crocodile leather or natural rubber, priced from 30,400 to 83,300 USD (694 million VND to 1.9 billion VND) depending on the design.
