Cristiano Ronaldo has spent a lot of money to build up one of the world’s largest and most valuable watch collections. He likes big watches, diamonds, and tourbillons.It’s clear that this Portuguese football player has “golden foot.” But his wrist is also shining.Wrist Enthusiast says that he was often seen wearing the most expensive Rolex Daytona watch when he was first starting to become famous at FC Manchester United.As a result, his watches got brighter because he liked jewellery (and had a bigger wallet).
A few of Cristiano Ronaldo’s timepieces cost more than a car or even a home. Image via Instagram/@cristianoPortugal’s football star, according to Celebrity Net Worth, has amassed a colossal wealth of US$500 million, and he has indulged in amassing one of the most expensive and largest watch collections globally. Many of his rare creations, which come from the world’s best watchmakers, are more expensive than a house or a car.Here are seven of the most expensive watches owned by the football legend:
7. Breguet Classique Grande Complication Double Tourbillon – US$800,000
Cristiano Ronaldo definitely likes wearing his Breguet. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram
Ronaldo has been sporting Breguet Classique Grande Complication Double Tourbillon 5349PT both at events and on his Instagram, including the launching of his fragrance, CR7 Play It Cool, in Italy in 2019, as per Monochrome Watches.
Breguet Classique Grande Complication Double Tourbillon. Photo: Breguet
As its name suggests, the platinum watch does have not one but two tourbillons and 417 diamonds around the silver gold centre plate, bezel and the dial, according to its website. Superwatchman predicts it has a price tag of about US$800,000.
6. Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron CR7 – US$1 million
Cristiano Ronaldo worked with Jacob & Co. to make a watch inspired by his Bugatti. Photo: @jacobandco/InstagramThe 37-year-old football star also drives in style! He worked with renowned Jacob & Co. to make a unique watch inspired by his personalised Bugatti Chiron CR7 car.
The timepiece comes with the car’s same black and silver colour and CR7 logo as well as a miniature replica of its W16 engine from 16 pistons pumping up and down inside the transparent sapphire crystal, per LuxuryLaunches.
Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron CR7 costs half of a Bugatti Chiron CR7 car. Photo: @jacobandco/Instagram
The special watch is also covered by nearly 400 valuable stones, including 232 white baguette diamonds and 109 black sapphires, with a total of 21 carats of gemstones, per the brand. And its price, just about half of the car’s: US$1 million, according to LuxuryLaunches.
5. Jacob & Co. Grand Baguette Diamond – US$1 million
A diamond is also a boy’s best friend. Photo: @Jacob & Co/FacebookRonaldo splurged another million to be one of only six owners in the world of this US$1 million limited twinkling piece, per Superwatchman. The Jacob & Co. Grand Baguette Diamond obviously dazzles our eyes with its 18k white gold, set with 761 baguette diamonds in total adorning the case and dial, according to the company’s website.
No, you didn’t misread, it is 761!
There are only six Jacob & Co. Grand Baguette Diamond watches in the world. Photo: @Jacob & Co/Facebook
With an exceptional style of five time zone dial, indicating the time of your home location and the time in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Paris, this futuristic five crown piece is believed to be perfect for any travel bug.
4. Hublot Masterpiece MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis King Gold – US$1 million
Cristiano Ronaldo likes large watches but this Hublot masterpiece is deceivingly light. Photo: @cristiano/InstagramDiamonds, tourbillons and large watches are the common choices of the football icon. Measuring 49mm, the Masterpiece MP09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis King Gold is Hublot’s first multi-axis tourbillon, which was created in-house, per Hodinkee.
Hublot Masterpiece MP09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis King Gold. Photo: Superwatchman
With a new geometric shape, it features an 18-karat rose-gold case with baguette diamonds for the crown, according to IFL Watches. Despite the huge body, the watch is actually light and offers a five-day power reserve. According to Superwatchman, it costs about US$1 million.
3. Franck Muller Tourbillon Trumps Van Cleef & Arpels – US$1.4 million
Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan and Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo: @cristiano/InstagramWhen Cristiano Ronaldo meets someone from a royal family like the Crown Prince Of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan, he makes sure he wears something regal too. This Franck Muller watch is fully set with 424 white diamonds, according to British media.Franck Muller Tourbillon Trumps Van Cleef & Arpels. Photo: Superwatchman
Moreover, it is known for a complicated rare operation called “mystery set” or “invisible setting” through which the diamonds are not visible on the mounting of the watch, via Superwatchman. The same source estimates the watch’s value at about US$1.4 million.
2. Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Tourbillon – US$1.5 million
How can Ronaldo say no to diamonds and tourbillons? Photo: @cristiano/InstagramAnother Franck Muller watch, the Cintrée Curvex Tourbillon shows Ronaldo’s love of diamonds. Coming from the Cintrée Curvex line as the brand’s iconic shape, it is made of 18k white gold fully set with pavè baguette-cut diamonds, per Superwatchman.Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Tourbillon. Photo: Superwatchman
There’s also a watchmaking marvel – a tourbillon that serves as the heart of the timepiece. Its cost is estimated at around US$1.5 million, per Superwatchman.
1. Girard-Perregaux Planetarium Tri-Axial – US$2 million
With a net worth of US$500 million, Cristiano Ronaldo can definitely afford this US$2 million watch. Photo: @cristiano/Instagram
Finally, the Girard-Perregaux Planetarium Tri-Axial is the best evidence of Ronaldo’s tourbillon style. With a triple axis tourbillon, it is one of the rare multi-axis tourbillon watches in the world, and one of the most expensive ones too. According to reports, the luxury brand custom made Ronaldo’s version.
Cristiano Ronaldo has a customised version of the Girard-Perregaux Planetarium Tri-axial. Photo: Gigard Perregaux
It even defies gravity, thanks to the tourbillon’s 3D high-speed rotation. Featuring a rotating globe synchronised with Earth’s rotation and two sapphire domes for a stunning display, it’s made of 18k rose gold with a diamond bezel and bracelet putting its value at about US$2 million, as per Superwatchman estimations.