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Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anant Ambani has India's best watch collection; Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala 2025 watch priced at Rs 21 cr, Salman Khan also owns rare pieces
From high-end cars and superbikes to designer jewellery and luxury fashion, every Indian celebrity seems to have their own obsession. But if there's one thing a large number of A-listers are unanimously fixated on, it's luxury watches. Not only are they symbols of status and style, but they're also considered smart long-term investments. But what kind of watches do our stars own? Attesting that, here as well, Shah Rukh Khan is the undisputed 'king' among Bollywood celebrities, Karan Vaidya from luxury jewellery brand Rose told The Hollywood Reporter India that the watch SRK wore to the Met Gala 2025 cost USD 2.5 million (Rs 21 crore) retail, with its price in the secondary market ranking much higher. Reportedly, he wore a state-of-the-art Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6300G for the event. Although Shah Rukh Khan has been reigning over the Indian entertainment industry for decades, it was only in 2025 that he made his Met Gala debut. He arrived for the event in an all-black suit by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, which consisted of high-waisted trousers with kamarbandh, a black silk shirt, and a tailcoat. Vaidya stated that Salman Khan, too, has an amazing collection comprising a Patek Philippe minute repeater that's fully sapphire-studded. Calling Sanjay Dutt the 'OG watch collector' in Bollywood, he said that the Munna Bhai actor owns a Roger Dubuis Dual Tourbillon and a Rolex Leopard. Vaidya revealed that Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh also possess an amazing collection of watches. He, however, maintained that among all Indians, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani has the best watch collection. 'Now, people are not just looking at what the standard watches that other people are wearing — because, of course, those are part of a status symbol — but truly unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Indian celebrities are now really getting into watches,' he added. He also revealed that, unlike popular perception, Rolex is not part of the Holy Trinity of Watches, and the ones that are collectively referred to by this title are Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe. 'A lot of (foreign luxury) watch brands don't sell in India because the duty and tax structure is very high. The duty for wrist watches in India is 22 per cent, which is one of the highest in the world. In places like Singapore and Dubai, it's less than 5 per cent. Then, on top of that, we have a GST of 18%. And if the watch costs above Rs 10 lakh, then there's also a TCS of 1 per cent on the transaction,' he pointed out. A post shared by Pooja Dadlani Gurnani (@poojadadlani02) A post shared by Pooja Dadlani Gurnani (@poojadadlani02) Speaking about product placement in movies, Vaidya noted that it is done systematically in Hollywood, but not as much in Bollywood. 'For example, the makers of the show Made in Heaven partnered with Bvlgari where all their products were seen in different scenes. In Hollywood, the first product placement to have ever happened was James Bond wearing an Omega watch. That was very successful, and now, with every James Bond film, Omega launches a new watch. When the product is created specifically for the character, that works really well,' he pointed out.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shah Rukh Khan's insane Met Gala watch price could buy an Aston Martin Valiant
Bollywood's beloved superstar Shah Rukh Khan finally made his grand Met Gala debut on 5 May, becoming the first Indian male actor to walk the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Wearing a stunning black ensemble by Indian ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, SRK embodied elegance and heritage. His look featured a silk sherwani-style jacket paired with tailored black trousers, and a dazzling display of layered necklaces across his chest — some of which bore diamond-studded letter K pendants, a subtle nod to 'King Khan.' ALSO READ| Why is Nordstrom trending after Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala 2025 appearance? However, the man behind King Khan appeared humble and grounded on fashion's biggest night. But one accessory on his wrist quietly stole the spotlight. And thanks to Samsung's 'Circle to Search' feature, we quickly cracked the mystery: he was wearing the ultra-rare Patek Philippe Grand Complications 6300G — the most complicated wristwatch ever crafted by the Swiss watchmaker. The price tag? A jaw-dropping $2.5 million. One Reddit discussion, 'What watch is SRK wearing at MET GALA?' confirmed the same. 'Looks like a Patek Philippe Grand complications,' one user noted. 'My designer, Sabyasachi, he thought of it, and thought of it as an expression of freedom and trying to be resolute and resilient against things that can oppress you,' Shah Rukh told the reporter at the Met. In another interview with Vogue, SRK said, 'I told Sabya I only wear black and white, but what we designed for me is what I'm most comfortable in,' added, 'That's how I think it should be.' ALSO READ| Karan Johar reviews Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara, Diljit's Met Gala looks: 'The internet just broke into a gazillion hearts' 'When you get a man like this on the red carpet, especially when it's 'Black dandy,' representation is the most important thing,' Sabyasachi told Vogue. 'We wanted to represent Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan, and nobody else.' Bad Bunny, Priyanka Chopra, Diljit Dosanjh, Jennie, Rose, and Lisa from BLACKPINK and The White Lotus were also the other global stars to attend this year's Met.
