Mumbai: The
Indian Premier League is no stranger to celebrity glamour, but Anant Ambani and
Radhika Merchant recently elevated the style stakes by making a striking
statement in ultra-rare Richard Mille timepieces during a match in Mumbai.
Their courtside appearance quickly caught the attention of luxury enthusiasts
and watch collectors alike, transforming a sporting event into a high-horology
moment.
Radhika Merchant was spotted wearing the RM
75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire, one of Richard Mille’s most exclusive
creations. Encased in sapphire and featuring an intricate skeletonised
movement, the watch is celebrated for its futuristic architecture, technical
complexity, and extreme rarity. Designed as both an engineering marvel and
collector’s statement piece, the RM 75-01 represents the pinnacle of
avant-garde watchmaking.
Complementing the moment, Anant Ambani wore a rare Richard Mille from his elite collection—a highly complicated, limited-edition model known to be reserved for top-tier collectors and global connoisseurs. The pairing reinforced the couple’s growing reputation as serious luxury collectors with an appreciation for exclusivity and craftsmanship.Their appearance at the IPL went beyond cricket fandom, becoming a showcase of luxury culture where sport, celebrity influence, and haute horlogerie seamlessly converged on one of India’s most visible entertainment platforms.
Founded in 2001 by Richard Mille, the Swiss
luxury watchmaker has redefined modern haute horlogerie through a combination
of cutting-edge materials, futuristic design language, and extreme mechanical
innovation. Known for incorporating aerospace-grade titanium, carbon
composites, and sapphire cases into highly complex timepieces, Richard Mille
has become a symbol of ultra-exclusive luxury, with its watches often produced
in highly limited quantities and sought after by collectors, athletes, and
celebrities worldwide.
