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 Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami, Messi has won the Ballon d'Or a record seven times and led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Known for his exceptional skill, consistency, and professionalism, Messi has maintained a relatively reserved public persona compared to some contemporaries, though his watch choices reveal a clear appreciation for haute horlogerie.

The Lionel Messi watch collection reflects a preference for Switzerland's most prestigious manufacturers. Rolex dominates his rotation, with multiple sightings including the Day-Date 36 ref. 128236 in white gold with turquoise dial—spotted during the 2022 World Cup—alongside steel sports models like the GMT-Master II ref. 126710BLRO and Daytona ref. 116500LN. Patek Philippe appears with comparable frequency, particularly Nautilus models in various metals and the grand complications such as the Perpetual Calendar ref. 5270P and Aquanaut Chronograph ref. 5968G.

Beyond these two houses, Messi has been photographed in Audemars Piguet Royal Oak variants, including the limited-edition 'Leo Messi' chronographs in stainless steel and rose gold. Jacob & Co pieces bearing his name represent a more contemporary approach to haute horlogerie, while sightings of Hublot and a Huawei smartwatch demonstrate occasional departures from traditional Swiss watchmaking. This collection documents a footballer's acquisition of watches spanning entry-level sports models to seven-figure grand complications, typical of an athlete with both means and a genuine collector's interest.