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This is an archive article published on March 10, 2025
Which is costlier: India’s prize money for winning Champions Trophy or Hardik Pandya’s watch during India vs New Zealand
While Hardik Pandya’s performances on the cricket field continue to keep fans entertained, his luxury watch collection is keeping horology enthusiasts on their toes
Hardik Pandya wore a Richard Mille RM 27-04 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon worth ₹18–21 crore during the India vs. New Zealand finals—almost the same as the ICC Champions Trophy prize money! Find out what makes this watch so special. (Source: Hardik Pandya/Instagram)
Cricket and luxury often go hand in hand, but Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took things to a new level. While fans were glued to the high-octane India vs. New Zealand finals, watch enthusiasts couldn’t take their eyes off Hardik’s wrist. And for good reason—he was sporting a Richard Mille RM 27-04 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon, an exclusive and expensive timepiece.
According to Indian Horology, Hardik’s watch was last known to retail at $1.5 million (₹9.15 crore). However, recent listings by First Time Class Pieces and Jaztime show that its value has skyrocketed to $2.1–$2.5 million (₹18–21 crore)! To put this into perspective, the ICC Champions Trophy prize money is $2.24 million (₹20 crore)—which means Hardik’s wristwear is worth almost the same as the grand prize for winning the entire tournament!
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What makes Hardik’s ₹20 crore watch so special?
This isn’t just any luxury watch—it’s an ultra-light, ultra-rare masterpiece designed for extreme sports. With only 50 pieces ever made, the RM 27-04 was created in collaboration with tennis legend Rafael Nadal. The watch features:
- TitaCarb case material – A high-performance polyamide infused with carbon fibers for strength and durability.
- Weight: Just 30 grams (with strap) – Lighter than your average cricket ball!
- Shock resistance up to 12,000 Gs – This engineering marvel can withstand forces way beyond anything a cricketer would experience.
- A design inspired by tennis rackets – The steel cable weave inside the watch mimics the structure of a racket, ensuring both flexibility and durability.
This isn’t the first time Hardik Pandya has flaunted a jaw-dropping timepiece on the field. During the India vs. Pakistan Champions Trophy match, he was seen wearing the Richard Mille RM 27-02, another Nadal-inspired watch, valued at $800,000 (₹6.93 crore), according to Gem Nation.
While Hardik Pandya’s performances on the cricket field continue to keep fans entertained, his luxury watch collection is keeping horology enthusiasts on their toes. Whether you admire his cricketing skills or his impeccable taste in timepieces, one thing’s for sure—Hardik Pandya knows how to make a statement, both on and off the field!
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