Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Anant Ambani Gifts Messi Ultra-Rare Watch
Lionel Messi, a famous football player, visited India and was gifted a very expensive and rare watch by Anant Ambani.
The watch is called a Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition' and costs about $1.1 million.
Only 12 of these watches exist in the world.
It has a black carbon case and shows the time in two different time zones.
It also has a special feature called a tourbillon that helps keep the watch accurate.
Anant Ambani was also wearing an even more exclusive Richard Mille watch called the Piece Unique RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon, valued at $5 million.
During his visit, Messi participated in traditional Hindu rituals, toured conservation facilities, and spent time with wildlife protection teams.
He was joined by his teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, who received a traditional welcome with folk music and flower petals.
Anant Ambani gifted Lionel Messi a $1.1 million Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition' watch during Messi's visit to India.
The watch is a limited edition with only 12 pieces available globally and features a manual-winding tourbillon movement, dual time zone indicator, power-reserve, and torque indicators.
The watch has a 38mm tripartite case made of Carbon TPT, initially developed for aerospace and Formula 1 racing.
Other notable owners of this watch include the Sultan of Brunei, Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher, and Crown Prince of Johor.
Anant Ambani was also spotted wearing a Richard Mille RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon, valued at $5 million, during Messi's visit.
- Who
- Lionel Messi, Anant Ambani, Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul
- What
- Gifting of a $1.1 million Richard Mille watch and cultural exchange during Messi's visit to Vantara
- When
- During Messi's recent visit to India
- Where
- At Vantara, India
- Why
- As a gift from Anant Ambani to Lionel Messi and to highlight wildlife conservation efforts
Luxury Display
Cultural Exchange
Gift Significance
Luxury Display
The $1.1 million Richard Mille RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition' watch gifted to Messi showcases extreme luxury and exclusivity, with only 12 pieces available globally.
Cultural Exchange
The gift highlights the cultural exchange and personal rapport between Messi and Anant Ambani, rooted in their shared interest in wildlife conservation.
- Recipient
- Lionel Messi
- Gifter
- Anant Ambani
- Watch Model
- RM 003-V2 GMT Tourbillon 'Asia Edition'
- Price
- $1.1 million (₹9,92,43,100)
- Edition Size
- 12 pieces globally
- Case Material
- Carbon TPT
- Case Size
- 38mm
- Features
- Manual-winding tourbillon, dual time zone, power-reserve, torque indicators
- Other Notable Owners
- Sultan of Brunei, Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher, Crown Prince of Johor
- Anant Ambani's Watch
- Richard Mille RM 056 Sapphire Tourbillon (valued at $5 million)
- Visit Activities
- Traditional Hindu rituals, conservation facilities tour, wildlife protection team interaction
- Accompanying Team Members
- Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul
- Cultural Welcome
- Folk music, ceremonial aarti, flower petals shower
- Religious Ceremonies
- Maha Aarti, Ambe Mata Puja, Ganesh Puja, Hanuman Puja, Shiv Abhishek
Sources
Lionel Messi in Vantara: Anant Ambani gifts $1.1 million Richard Mille RM 003 V2 Tourbillon to football legend. Details here
Why The Richard Mille Luxury Watch That Messi Was Gifted In India Costs Rs 11 Crore
