MUMBAI – Indian billionaire Anant Ambani has presented football icon Lionel Messi with a rare luxury watch valued at $1.3 million (approximately Rs364 million), the international media reported on Saturday.
British media outlets reported that the exclusive timepiece was gifted to Messi during his recent visit to India.
The watch is considered extremely rare, with only 12 units manufactured worldwide.
The reports said the watch features a black carbon fibre case and a skeleton dial, allowing a clear view of its intricate internal mechanism.
The design and limited production have made it one of the most sought-after luxury watches globally.
Soon after the gift became public, images of Lionel Messi wearing the watch began circulating widely on social media, drawing significant attention from fans and luxury watch enthusiasts alike.
Messi’s visit to India generated considerable excitement among football fans as large crowds gathered at various events linked to the Argentine star.
The high-profile gift from Anant Ambani further added to the buzz surrounding the visit, highlighting the global stature of the footballer and the growing intersection of sports, celebrity culture and luxury brands.
Neither Messi nor Ambani has issued an official statement regarding the gift so far but the gesture has been widely discussed across international media and social platforms.
