All you need to know about Rohit Sharma's INR 1.5 crore watch

Rohit Sharma has joined the ranks of Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni as the only captain to win the World Cup trophy for India as he led the team to the T20 World Cup 2024 glory in Barbados on June 29. The swashbuckling batter is enjoying the limelight as he was seen attending various events and his latest appearance was at Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding festivities.

After the World Cup win, Rohit attended the customary photo shoot with the trophy in a picturesque location in Barbados. He was decked in the invaluable Indian jersey and opted for a rare specimen of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar watch to go with it. The time was at Hitman's side and he decided to make it worthwhile for the shutterbugs to take notice of his approximately INR 1.5 crore grail.

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Talking about his symbol of luxury, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar was crafted for the Japanese market initially but quickly made its global entry in 2021. It is worth noting that there were a mere 150 pieces available of this timepiece all over the globe. The specifications include a titanium case along with a bracelet, a salmon Grand Tapisserie dial, and a perpetual calendar grand complication.

Cricketers have an eye for rarity when it comes to watches

Quartz is something where the electric signal makes the quartz crystal vibrate and one vibration is measured as one second making it the most sought-after mechanism. During the 1970s there were counterfeit versions of the same and the biggest brands were off the market. Audemars Piguet maintained its tenacity during hardships and the Royal Oak version made its entry and the stout followers of the brand associated it with timelessness. 

Star India batter Virat Kohli too was seen sporting Audemars Piguet’s Perpetual Calendar watch during his season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2022. He chose a 39 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Perpetual Calendar in platinum. Patek Philippe has been a go-to luxury watch for many cricketers and celebrities across the globe. Rolex Daytona is another such luxury that demands attention but her rarity is termed as priceless and many few cater to that facet.