Radhika Merchant’s ₹25 crore watch steals spotlight during MI vs KKR IPL 2026 clash at Wankhede

It was not only the players who were under the spotlight at the Wankhede Stadium on March 29, but also Radhika Ambani, who forced the cricket fans to turn their heads. The watch she carried on her right arm during the Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (MI vs KKR) IPL 2026 match was enough to make anyone flabbergasted.

The highly luxurious watch we are talking about is the limited-edition machine from the internationally famed brand Richard Mille, Richard Mille RM 75-01. It is a very rare and limited edition wrist watch, made only for the wealthy, rich people across the globe. And the Ambani family has one.

Why has the wristwatch taken most of the limelight even after a cracking match?

A week ago, a famous American rapper and singer-songwriter was spotted with the Richard Mille RM 75-01 at an event. And, now it was Radhika Ambani, wife of Anant Ambani, who appeared in public with the gem.

Why is this wrist watch is considered so exclusive that only a few people can buy it? What is the price? What are the features of the piece? Let’s know in detail.

It is said that there are only 10 models across the planet. It is a masterpiece of engineering, which resulted from hours of hard work, labor, and craftsmanship. The mechanism of the watch is visible from any angle, and because of a blend of superior quality metals, it is scratchproof.

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Notable features of the Richard Mille RM 75-01 wrist watch:

·       Sapphire-blasted surfaces

·       Anglage and polishing by hand

·       Burnished sections

·       Satin-finished surfaces

·       Anglage and polishing by hand

·       Hand-polished locking sections

·       Sapphire-blasted milled sections

·       Lapped and polished contact points

·       Burnished pivots

·       Concave chamfering with a diamond tool

·       Circular-finished faces

·       Rhodium plating (before cutting the teeth)

·       Minimal corrections applied to the wheels to preserve geometry and performance

“A celebration of contrast, the RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire perfectly embodies this dynamic. Blending the architectural grandeur of Gothic art with the mesmerizing fluidity of water, the collection reveals a sculptural dimension like never before,” the official description about the watch reads.

There are three different models of the series, which are lilac pink reflecting South Sea twilight, sapphire blue inspired by the ocean depths, and a clear sapphire case paired with a sea-green rubber strap.

According to several blogs and articles on the internet, Richard Mille’s legendary sapphire collection with the new RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon trio, each can be around INR 25 crores.

Netizens reactions on the watch

“From cricket action to luxury fashion moments. Radhika Merchant is grabbing attention even off the field at Wankhede,” one of the cricket fans on social media platform ‘X’ commented. “Radhika Merchant turned heads at Wankhede with a ₹25 crore watch, adding luxury and glamour to the MI vs KKR clash,” another comment reads.