Krunal Pandya a name probably not all of us are aware of. During India’s latest win against England, Krunal was the latest exponent of Team India’s growing bench strength. He is the elder Pandya sibling who hit the fastest half-century by a debutant in the history of ODI cricket.
Krunal Pandya Watch Collection
Almost all cricketers are fond of luxury items one of them being expensive rare watches. But when we talk about watches the two most common names that pop up in our heads are Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli but you never knew that Krunal, the elder Pandya brother is also one of them. He has some of the most exquisite and rare watches, which would even make Virat Kohli green with envy.
1) Patek Philippe 5980/1R Nautilus Black Dial – $165,000 or Rs 1.24 Crores
The cricketer was seen wearing this expensive Patek Phillip, which apparently costs almost Rs 1.24 crores. You have to wait for 8 years if you want to buy one from retail. The timepiece is sold for a high amount, almost twice or thrice the original retail price. This watch is highly sought after, not just by horologists, but by watch enthusiasts in general just like any other Ap watch.
2) Rolex GMT Master 2 18K Rose Gold Gem Set – $151,600 or Rs 1.14 Crores
This is one of the most blinged-up pieces that money can buy and as far as Rolex timepieces are considered they are the most expensive of all. This one costs a whopping Rs 1.14 crore. It’s a Rolex, after all. Rolex doesn’t usually set gems and diamonds for their GMT timepieces, so it makes this watch more unique. The 40mm case comes with a glare-proof sapphire crystal, a monobloc middle case, a screw-down case back, and a winding crown. The extravagant gem-set bezel features 23 diamonds, 18 rubies and 18 sapphires, set in the beloved Rolex Pepsi design while the lugs are studded with 76 diamonds.
3) Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow – $96,000 or Rs 72 Lakhs
For Rolex lovers, this Cosmograph Daytona is one of the most sought-after pieces. The Rainbow version of this timepiece is even more expensive than the regular one, mainly because of the gems that are set at the Rolex factory. The cost of this Rolex watch is around Rs 72 Lakhs.
4) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold – $71,000 or Rs 53.49 Lakhs
The case of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold watch is made of 18K White Gold. One of the rarest APs out there costs Rs 53 lakhs in India. The frosted 18-carat 41mm white gold case and bracelet, of this limited edition of 200 pieces, is finished with polished chamfers. It houses the beautiful deep purple of its Grande Tapisserie dial.
5) Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph – $30,200 or Rs 22.75 Lakhs
Krunal also owns a blue-dialed Royal Oak Chronograph. This watch has a strap and case that is made of the highest grade steel, along with a white gold dial, that has been colored blue. The shape and silhouette of the watch are something that all horologists appreciate.
6) Rolex Day Date 40 Evorose Gold – $34,000 or Rs 25.61 Lakhs
The elder Pandaya also owns this rare Rolex-shaped gem. There are currently two sizes of Day-Date available: 36mm and 40mm. You can choose from yellow gold, white gold, Everose (Rolex’s proprietary rose gold formula), and platinum. Rolex gives you the abundance of bedecking the Day-Date with diamonds, a plethora of different dial colors and finishes, and the option of a bracelet or a strap. Its averages out at around Rs 25 lakh even though the costs depend on your choice of customizations.
7) Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chrono 46 – $9,250 or Rs 6.9 Lakhs
This huge 46mm watch comes with a price tag of almost Rs 7 lakh. Cheapest in the list of watches that Krunal owns, this amazing timepiece was designed specifically for naval officers and maritime workers, as it has functions that help in map-reading and naval navigation. Hours and minutes are displayed centrally on the dial while the running seconds are clocked on the sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The watch uses some exquisite rubies in its movement and is made primarily out of steel.
Which one is your favorite from Krunal Pandya’s watch collection?
