Inside Anant Ambani’s jaw-dropping Rs 200 crore watch collection as he takes lead at Mukesh Ambani’s firm Reliance Industries
Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani, has been appointed as a whole-time director on the company’s board. Based on the recommendation of the Human Resources, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, the board approved his appointment for a five-year term beginning May 1, 2025. Interestingly, this isn’t Anant’s first experience with corporate duties, he has already been serving as a non executive director on the RIL board.
Let’s be real, it’s not just Anant Ambani’s business acumen making headlines. Stealing the spotlight is his mind-blowing and jaw-dropping Rs 200 crore watch collection. Honestly it’s less of a collection and more of a showcase. Let’s take a closer at some of the biggest highlights from the collection:
Patek Philippe Grand Master Chime
Patek Philippe is undoubtedly Anant Ambani’s favourite, as he owns two of the brand’s most complex timepieces. Among them is the ultra-rare Grand Master Chime, limited to just seven pieces worldwide. Featuring 20 complications and five chiming modes, it includes a minute repeater with a preselected date and time function.
Estimate Price: Rs 67.5 crore
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon
The Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon features a bold 44mm titanium case, a skeletonised dial, and a hand-wound movement visible through a crystal caseback. Designed to mark the 30th anniversary of the Royal Oak, it includes a GMT function, a white ceramic bezel that’s nine times harder than steel. Though the least expensive in the collection, its radical design and advanced features make it a standout in one of the most exclusive lines of watches.
Estimate Price: Rs 1.9 crore
Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time
The Patek Philippe Nautilus watch, is a luxurious statement piece, featuring a 40.5mm case and bracelet crafted entirely from ruby and diamond-studded white gold. With high-cut diamonds and ruby set, it’s the most extravagant travel watch in the collection. Notably, Anant Ambani owns two, one with red rubies and another adorned with a green emerald set.
Estimated Price- Rs 8.2 crore
4. Richard Mille RM 56-01 Tourbillon Green Sapphire
The Richard Mille RM 56-01 is a highly durable luxury sports watch with a case made from pure, crystalline sapphire. Unlike the RM 56-02, which features a titanium baseplate, this model has a sapphire crystal baseplate, making it lighter and more transparent. As one Richard Mille’ priciest pieces, it’s a true masterpiece in both design and functioning.
Estimated Price: Rs 25 crore
5. Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon
The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon, the brand’s most second most complicated watch, boasts twelve intricate complications, including a perpetual calendar, a cathedral gong repeater, a sidereal time display, moon phase and leap year indication. A touch of Swiss watchmaking, it showcases the brand’s mastery in both design and technical innovation.
Estimated Price- Rs 54 crore
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