Lionel Messi — watch collection

About Lionel Messi’s watch collection

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. Over his career at FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami, Messi won seven Ballon d'Or awards and led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Beyond his on-field achievements, Messi has become a prominent figure in luxury watch collecting, frequently spotted wearing high-end timepieces at major sporting events and public appearances.

The Lionel Messi watch collection demonstrates a marked preference for Patek Philippe, the Swiss manufacturer renowned for complex mechanical watches and limited-edition releases. Messi has been photographed wearing multiple Nautilus models, including the Ref. 5810G-001 50th Anniversary edition in 18K white gold, the Ref. 5711/1A-011 stainless steel 'Piano Dial', and the Ref. 5740G perpetual calendar. He also owns several Patek Philippe Aquanaut references, including the Ref. 7968/300R in rose gold with rainbow sapphire bezel and the Ref. 5968G chronograph in white gold.

Beyond Patek Philippe, Messi's collection includes significant examples from Rolex across multiple lines: Day-Date models in white gold and platinum with colored dials, GMT-Master II, Yacht-Master, Daytona chronographs, and Submariner references. He has also been spotted wearing Audemars Piguet Royal Oak models, including limited-edition pieces bearing his name, along with Jacob & Co chronographs in titanium and gold with custom 'Messi Edition' configurations. His collection reflects the tastes of a collector with access to rare sports watch references and bespoke horological commissions.