Watches from the Lionel Messi collection Who doesn’t know football player Lionel Messi from Argentina? He is without a doubt one of the best football players in history. Since 1956, the French news publication France Football has given the legend the Ballon d’Or, a yearly football award. It recognizes the male player who football journalists believe has done the best throughout the preceding year. The PSG star has won it seven times, compared to Cristiano Ronaldo’s two.
Like Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar Jr., Luka Modric, Harry Kane, etc., who have collected stunning collections of high-end watches, he is a well-known soccer player who has won multiple honors and is also an obsessive watch collector.
Interestingly, in contrast to celebrities like Christiano Ronaldo, his watch collection consists primarily of “not-so-expensive” timepieces. Not too pricey means under $100,000. Come on, he must have a ton of cash on him. He could essentially spend over $500k on pricey watches.
Let’s now examine this illustrious soccer legend’s modest watch collection in more detail.
Early in the new decade, Lionel served as an ambassador for Audemars Piguet and was frequently pictured wearing his vintage Royal Oak in stainless steel. One of them is the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra Thin 15202 with the white Tapiserrie dial (the 15202 is now only available with the highly desired blue dial).
This Royal Oak’s price has skyrocketed, as has the price of the most of them. As of July 2022, it was selling for about $87,000 on the secondary market.
Lionel Messi Watch – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi
Several years ago, Audemars Piguet unveiled a special Messi-themed Royal Oak Chronograph. There were 500 steel pieces, 400 red gold pieces, and 100 platinum pieces available, each with a tantalum bezel. He is wearing the stainless steel watch with the grey chronograph display in the picture.
The “tapisserie” motif that is the Royal Oak’s signature is not repeated on the Leo Messi Royal Oak’s simple and elegant dial. For the steel and pink gold versions, the dial is vertically brushed and has hour markers in white gold and pink gold, respectively. The platinum version has a deep blue dial with white gold hour markers.
By the way, this is AP’s first limited edition Royal Oak in the new 41 mm case, and it includes a brushed dial sans the iconic tapisserie pattern found on other Royal Oak watches.
Current market price (July 2022): ~$90,000
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Yacht Master in Rose Gold
We know that Messi played football for Barcelona before transferring to Paris Saint-Germaine. Then, after serving the organization for 21 years, he departed and joined PSG.
He was shown sporting the stunning Rolex Yacht-Master in Rose Gold 126655 on a black rubber strap on the day he came in Paris to sign the $80 million PSG contract. I believe he made a wise decision by putting on this sporty-yet-elegant watch on his first day of work.
Retail Price: $27,300.Market Price July 2022: ~$39,000.
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Daytona Panda
He was spotted wearing the wildly popular Rolex Daytona “Panda” at the end of 2021. It has an oystersteel band, a cerachrom ceramic bezel, and a white dial with the three traditional subdials. Currently, this model is sold on the black market for about $45,000, which is a little more than the one with the black dial. On the black market, the ‘blacktona’ goes for about $39,000.
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Datejust 36
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Datejust 36
There are so many different Datejust models available, and I think he may own some of them. One such example is the steel and rose gold two-tone 36mm Rolex Datejust with a jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel, and slate dial that was spotted on his wrist while he was out to dinner in his hometown.
Market price (July 2022): ~$15,000
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow
He was spotted wearing a retired 41mm yellow Oyster Perpetual while on vacation in Ibiza. The Oyster Perpetual models stand out as icons of timeless and worldwide style thanks to their distinctive characteristics. They exhibit ageless design and functionality that are deeply rooted in Rolex’s innovative beginnings.
Current market price is ~$24,000
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Submariner Date
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Submariner Date
He was spotted wearing an 18K white gold Rolex Submariner Date 116659SABR with a blue dial adorned with 27 dark blue baguette sapphires and 11 baguette-cut diamonds at the hour markers around the bezel while celebrating his birthday.
Although it retails for $92,000, the market value as of today is $220,000.
Messi Watch: Rolex Daytona With a Meteorite Dial 116509
Messi Watch: Rolex Daytona With a Meteorite Dial 116509
Lionel Messi, a football player for PSG, was seen wearing an 18K white gold Rolex Daytona with a meteorite dial 116509 while watching his team play against Benfica in October 2022.
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi
Together with the upscale watchmaker Jacob & Co., Messi helped create this timepiece. The timepiece is known as the Epic X Chrono Messi, costs $150,000, and only 180 will ever be made in the entire globe.
At six o’clock, Messi’s name and a bold calligraphic M are inscribed, and his signature is visible on the caseback. To draw attention to the football player’s jersey number, the 10-minute marker on the dial is offset in red.
The white bezel and blue dial’s color scheme were inspired by the flag of Messi’s birthplace Argentina.
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi with a Diamond Bezel
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi with a Diamond Bezel
Together with the upscale watchmaker Jacob & Co., Messi helped create this timepiece. The timepiece is known as the Epic X Chrono Messi, costs $150,000, and only 180 will ever be made in the entire globe.
At six o’clock, Messi’s name and a bold calligraphic M are inscribed, and his signature is visible on the caseback. To draw attention to the football player’s jersey number, the 10-minute marker on the dial is offset in red.
The white bezel and blue dial’s color scheme were inspired by the flag of Messi’s birthplace Argentina.
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi in Rose Gold and Titanium
Lionel Messi Watch – Epic X Chrono Messi in Rose Gold and Titanium
The Epic X Chrono Rose Gold variant, which has an 18k rose gold and titanium case with gold pushers and white rubber and white rubber crowns, is the third Epic X as a consequence of Messi’s partnership with Jacob and Co. The watch costs $46,000 at retail.
Lionel Messi Watch – Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ‘Green’ 5270P
Lionel Messi Watch – Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ‘Green’ 5270P
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 were held on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Paris, France, and the captain of the Argentina National Football Team at the World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar, was awarded Best FIFA Men’s Player.He was spotted donning the stunning platinum Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 5270P ‘Green’ when the ceremony was taking place.
Retail price: $195,500Market price: $230,000
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Day-Date Platinum 228206
Lionel Messi Watch – Rolex Day-Date Platinum 228206
He was spotted donning this watch with an ice blue dial and Roman numeral hour markers at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The watch has a presidential bracelet and a sleek bezel. I’m somehow reminded of his national flag’s colors by the color of the dial.
Retail price: $59,500.
Lionel Messi Watch – Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G
Lionel Messi Watch – Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740G
A gorgeous white gold Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar 5740 was also seen on his wrist.
It was unveiled as the first great complication in the Nautilus line and has a blue sunburst dial with hour markers that are applied in gold and coated with luminous material.Price at retail: $126,850.
Market price (June 2023): ~$250,000.
Lionel Messi Watch – Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BC ‘Purple’
Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BC ‘Purple’
Messi and the rest of the Argentine national team traveled to Beijing in June 2023 for an international friendly, but their trip was marred by unanticipated turbulence. They were caught up in passport uncertainty. As videos and pictures of the famous footballer appear on social media, we can see him arguing vehemently about whether his Spanish passport is valid for passage to China while being besieged by local law enforcement.
According to the local press in China, Messi’s use of the incorrect passport was the root of the issues. He thought his Spanish passport was good for China and Taiwan, so he could go there. He reportedly questioned, “Is Taiwan not China?” Despite playing for the Argentine national team this week, Messi reportedly did not have his passport with him.
Messi’s style hasn’t changed despite the uproar, though. He wears the brand-new white gold Royal Oak Chronograph 26240BC “Purple” with a “Grande Tapisserie”-patterned purple dial and a matching rubber band as he bids farewell to @PSG, making a strong fashion statement. maximum of 100 pieces.