{"id":31522,"date":"2026-06-11T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/?p=31522"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:09:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:09:27","slug":"world-cup-stars-luxury-watch-collections-rolex-patek-philippe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/world-cup-stars-luxury-watch-collections-rolex-patek-philippe\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitch vs. Private Jet: Unpacking the Insane Luxury Watch Collections of the World Cup’s Biggest Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"

When the world\u2019s most elite footballers aren’t dominating the pitch, they are dominating the global luxury watch market. For the absolute upper echelon of the sport, the tunnel walk into the stadium and the steps down from the private jet have become the ultimate runways for haute horology.<\/span><\/p>\n

From ultra-rare grand complications to factory-set diamonds that catch the stadium lights, these superstars are wearing timepieces that rival their massive transfer fees. Let\u2019s break down the insane luxury watch collections of the biggest stars in the game\u2014and how you can score a similar piece for your own collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lionel Messi (Argentina)<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Showcasing his playful side, Lionel Messi’s collection includes vibrant, highly sought-after pieces like this stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 featuring the elusive candy pink dial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The GOAT\u2019s collection is exactly what you would expect: elegant, masterful, and historically significant, though he\u2019s never afraid to show a playful side. While he is a true connoisseur of Patek Philippe’s grand complications\u2014frequently wearing the <\/span>Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 5270P)<\/b> and the ultra-thin <\/span>Nautilus Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 5740\/1G)<\/b>\u2014Messi is also notably fond of vibrant pink-dial Rolexes.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has been spotted wearing the ultra-rare white gold <\/span>Rolex Daytona “Beach”<\/b> with a pink mother-of-pearl dial, as well as a sleek <\/span>Rolex Oyster Perpetual<\/b> featuring a bright pink dial. He also owns the elusive 18k white gold <\/span>Rolex Daytona “Meteorite”<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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