Team India star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is once again making headlines — not just for his cricket but for his luxury lifestyle. Ahead of Asia Cup 2025, which begins on September 9 in the UAE, Pandya was spotted wearing a jaw-droppingly expensive Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch during a training session.
The watch price has stunned fans – it reportedly costs ₹20 crore, making it almost eight times more expensive than the Asia Cup prize money (estimated to be around ₹2.6 crore).
Hardik Pandya Viral Watch Moment
Hardik Pandya shared pictures from Team India practice session on Instagram, and fans quickly noticed the rare watch on his wrist. Designed in partnership with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, the Richard Mille RM 27-04 is one of only 50 pieces ever made worldwide.
Key Features of Hardik Pandya Richard Mille RM 27-04:
Weight: Just 30 grams including the strap – as light as six A4 paper sheets.
Material: Made of TitaCarb case (a high-tech material combining titanium & carbon).
Shock Resistance: Can withstand forces up to 12,000 G, perfect for elite athletes.
Mesh Design: Crafted from a single 0.27 mm steel cable woven 38 times through a Grade-5 titanium bezel, creating a unique structure that supports the entire movement.
This isn’t Hardik first high-end watch flex. During a past ICC event, he was seen sporting the Richard Mille RM 27-02, worth approximately ₹7 crore.
Fans were quick to point out that Hardik watch is valued at nearly eight times the Asia Cup winner prize money. If reports are to be believed, the 2025 prize purse will be around ₹2.6 crore – far less than the cost of Pandya new timepiece.
Hardik Pandya – India X-Factor in Asia Cup 2025
While his watch is creating buzz, Pandya remains India biggest asset on the field.
With the bat: He provides a strong finishing option in the death overs.
With the ball: His 4 overs in T20Is allow India to play an extra batter or spinner.
Special milestone: Hardik needs just 17 more runs to become the first player with 100+ runs and 10+ wickets in Asia Cup T20I history.
Most Expensive Watches Owned by Celebrities
Hardik Pandya joins the league of global icons known for owning rare timepieces:
Celebrity
Watch
Price (Approx)
Patek Philippe Collector
Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300A-010
₹258 Cr (Auction, 2019)
Henry Graves (Pocket Watch)
Supercomplication (Patek Philippe)
₹200 Cr
Floyd Mayweather
Jacob & Co. Billionaire Watch
₹150 Cr
Jay-Z
Richard Mille RM 56-01 (Sapphire Crystal)
₹16 Cr
Hardik Pandya
Richard Mille RM 27-04
₹20 Cr
Hardik Pandya luxury statement has added an extra layer of buzz to India Asia Cup campaign. Fans will now be hoping he shines with both bat and ball when India faces UAE in their first match on September 10.
