Rs 7 crore limited edition timepiece! Hardik Pandya's $800,000 watch steals the spotlight in India-Pakistan clash

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Feb 24, 2025, 11:30 IST

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Hardik Pandya’s impressive bowling helped India defeat Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025, but his $800,000 Richard Mille RM 27-02 watch also grabbed attention. The rare timepiece, designed for Rafael Nadal, features cutting-edge technology. Pandya's 2 for 31 performance, including Babar Azam's wicket, combined with Virat Kohli's masterclass sealed the win for India.

Rs 7 crore limited edition timepiece! Hardik Pandya's $800,000 watch steals the spotlight in India-Pakistan clash

Hardik Pandya (BCCI Photo)

The high-octane Champions Trophy 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium had no shortage of drama. While India’s clinical bowling performance put them in control before Virat Kohli's masterclass sealed the game, it was Hardik Pandya’s wrist — not just his lethal deliveries — that stole the limelight.

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Pandya, who dismissed Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam with a stunning delivery, was spotted wearing an ultra-luxurious Richard Mille RM 27-02 watch, a limited-edition masterpiece reportedly valued at a staggering $800,000 (approx. INR 6.92 crore). The rare timepiece, originally designed for tennis legend Rafael Nadal, is known for its revolutionary Carbon TPT unibody baseplate, ensuring extreme shock resistance and durability.
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The RM 27-02 is an uncompromising calibre that reinterprets the art and methods of watch design in the 21st century. (Pic courtesy - richardmille.com)

A collector’s dream on Hardik Pandya’s wrist
The Richard Mille RM 27-02 is no ordinary accessory. With only 50 pieces ever made, the watch features Grade 5 titanium bridges, a skeletonized movement, and a Quartz TPT case, giving it a distinctive black-and-white aesthetic. It boasts a 70-hour power reserve and an anti-glare sapphire crystal, making it a technological marvel in the world of luxury watches.
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Fans quickly took notice of Pandya’s extravagant choice as he sent Babar Azam (23) back to the pavilion with an aggressive celebration. Social media erupted with discussions about the watch, overshadowing even his fiery performance with the ball.

Hardik Pandya’s performance matches his style
While his wristwear grabbed headlines, Pandya made an impact where it mattered most — on the field. He returned impressive figures of 2 for 31 in 8 overs, removing both Babar and Saud Shakeel (62) to help India tighten their grip on the match. India eventually bowled out arch-rivals Pakistan for 241, and chased down the target with 45 balls and six wickets to spare.
Known for his love of high-end watches, Pandya has previously been spotted sporting several elite collector’s pieces. However, the Calibre RM 27-02 stands out as one of the most exclusive in his collection, blending high fashion with extreme sports engineering.

Hardik Pandya celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket. (ICC Photo)

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