Lionel Messi came to India for football — but he left with something completely unexpected: a watch worth nearly ₹10 crore. Yes, you read that right.
Messi was in India for a three-day ‘GOAT Tour,’ a trip packed with wild fan energy, stadium setbacks, and even the tour promoter getting detained. But among all the noise, one moment stood out — and it had nothing to do with football.
During his visit, Messi stopped by Anant Ambani’s Vantara — a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation project. Messi reportedly arrived without a watch, but left with one of the rarest timepieces on the planet: the Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon “Asia Edition.”
The RM 003-V2 isn’t just expensive — it’s elite.
Messi now joins a tiny club of RM 003-V2 owners, including names like the Sultan of Brunei, Mick Schumacher, Jean Todt, Johor’s Crown Prince, and legendary watchmaker Kari Voutilainen.
It’s not just luxury — it’s engineering brilliance.
The watch is built using Carbon TPT, the same advanced material used in Formula 1 and aerospace. It comes with:
This combination of tech, design, and scarcity is what makes it one of the most celebrated pieces in modern watchmaking.
While Messi got the RM 003-V2, Anant Ambani himself sported something even harder to obtain — the RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon. A piece so rare it’s almost unobtainable, even for billionaire collectors.
Messi didn’t just wrap up a football tour. He walked away with a million-dollar artefact — one that only a dozen humans can own.
Whether you love football, watches, or luxury stories, this one has layers: surprise, rarity, and a touch of mystique.
So what’s your take on Messi’s ₹10 crore gift? Fascinating flex? Cultural gesture? PR masterstroke? Something else?
