Lionel Messi, one of the greatest football players of all time. He has won many highly prestigious awards during his career and is also an avid watch collector with a beautifully amassed collection of timepieces.

What’s interesting is that his collection mainly consists of “inexpensive” watches compared to Christiano Ronaldo. Not too expensive, under 100,000 USD. Now, let’s join Boss Luxury to admire the football legend’s “modest” watch collection.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak

Messi and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15202ST

In the early 2010s, Lionel became an ambassador for Audemars Piguet and was often spotted with a classic stainless steel Royal Oak on his wrist. One of them is the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra Thin 15202 with a white Tapiserrie dial (currently, the 15202 is only offered with the highly sought after blue dial). Like most Royal Oaks, the price of this version has skyrocketed and is currently, July 2022, trading on the secondary market for around $87,000 USD.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Leo Messi

Messi and Royal Oak Leo Messi 26325TS

A few years ago, Audemars Piguet (AP) introduced a limited edition Royal Oak Chronograph dedicated to Messi. There are 500 in steel, 400 in gold and 100 in platinum, all with a titanium bezel! In this captured photo, Messi is wearing a stainless steel watch with a gray chronograph dial.

The dial of this version of the Audemars Piguet watch is elegant and does not repeat the “tapisserie” motif that is the Royal Oak’s trademark. The dial is vertically brushed anthracite with white gold hour markers for the steel version and rose gold for the rose gold version, while the platinum version has a dark blue dial with white gold hour markers. By the way, this is AP’s first Royal Oak limited edition in the new 41 mm case and also features a dial without the Royal Oak’s signature tapisserie pattern. Current market price (July 2022): ~ 90,000 USD.

Rolex Yacht Master in Rose Gold

Messi and Rolex Yacht Master 126655

We know that before joining Paris Saint Germaine, Messi was part of the Barcelona team. Then, after 21 years with the club, he left and joined PSG. On the day he arrived in Paris to sign his $80 million contract with PSG, he wore a beautiful 126655 rose gold Rolex Yacht Master on a black rubber strap. Well, what a great choice to wear this sporty yet elegant watch on your first day at work. Retail price: 27,300 USD. Market price July 2022: ~ 39,000 USD.

Rolex Daytona Panda

Messi and Rolex Daytona Panda 116500LN

At the end of 2021, Messi was caught by paparazzi wearing the extremely popular Rolex Daytona ‘Panda’ with its cerachrom ceramic bezel accented with a white dial with three classic sub-dials. Currently, the watch model is being traded for about 45,000 USD on the gray market, much higher than the model with a black dial. ‘Blacktona’ sold on the gray market for about $39,000. Are you team White Daytona or Black Daytona?

Rolex Datejust 36

Messi and Rolex Datejust 36 126231

There are many Datejusts on the market and of course Messi also owns a number of watches from the Datejust collection. One of them is a two-tone 36mm Rolex Datejust in steel and rose gold with a jubilee bracelet, fluted bezel and slate dial. Market price (July 2022): 15,000 USD.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow

Messi and Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Dial 41mm 124300

During his summer vacation in Ibiza, the discontinued 41mm yellow Oyster Perpetual appeared on Messi’s wrist. The aesthetics of Oyster Perpetual models make them icons of universal and classic style. Embodying timeless form and function, rooted in Rolex’s pioneering roots. Current market price is ~24,000 USD.

Rolex Submariner Date

Messi and Rolex Submariner Date 116659SABR

During his birthday celebrations, many saw Messi sporting a Rolex Submariner Date 116659SABR in 18K white gold with a factory-set blue dial set with 27 dark blue baguette sapphires and 11 diamonds baguette on the hour markers around the bezel. Retailed for $92,000, but current market value is $220,000.

Jacob and Co Messi Watch: Epic X Chrono Messi

Messi and Jacob & Co Epic X Chrono Messi

The watch was produced in collaboration between Messi and luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co. The name of the watch is Epic X Chrono Messi, it retails for $150,000 and is limited to 180 pieces worldwide. Messi’s name and an impressive calligraphic M are engraved at the 6 o’clock position, and his signature is seen on the back. The 10-minute marker on the dial is offset in red to highlight the footballer’s shirt number. The flag of Messi’s native Argentina was the inspiration for the color scheme of the white bezel and blue dial.