In the intense Champions Trophy 2025 match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the action heated up quickly. Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, but India got off to a strong start, with Hardik Pandya dismissing Babar Azam with a brilliant delivery.
What really caught fans’ attention, however, was Pandya’s flashy Richard Mille RM 27-02 watch, worth an incredible $800,000 (Rs 6.93 crores). After dismissing Babar, Pandya’s watch, the limited-edition Richard Mille RM 27-02 CA FQ Tourbillon Rafael Nadal Skeleton Dial, stole the spotlight. Only 50 of these watches were made, making it a rare collector’s item.
Wickets in quick succession for #TeamIndia 😎
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 23, 2025
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja with the breakthroughs 🔥🔥
Pakistan 5⃣ down
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Features of the watch
The RM 27-02 is special because it features titanium bridges, a skeletonized movement, and a 70-hour power reserve. Its black-and-white Quartz TPT case is both eye-catching and durable. Created for tennis star Rafael Nadal, the watch also boasts an anti-glare sapphire crystal, innovative carbon and quartz fiber construction, and the ability to withstand extreme shocks, making it one of the most durable high-end watches in the world.
The watch is known for its advanced design, featuring a Carbon TPT baseplate inspired by racing car chassis for extra shock resistance. Pandya’s collection of luxury watches is well-known, and this piece is one of the most sought-after.