The Audacious Side of Collecting Beyond the quiet prestige of Patek Philippe, Hardik Pandya’s collection showcases a bold appreciation for technical architecture and rare, high-jewelry finishing. His Rolex and Audemars Piguet (AP) pieces are some of the most exclusive models available globally.

Eye of the Tiger & Frosted Gold: A Closer Look at Hardik Pandya's Rarest Rolex & AP Watches

The ultimate convergence of extreme luxury and horological exclusivity.

The Audacious Side of Collecting

Beyond the quiet prestige of Patek Philippe, Hardik Pandya’s collection showcases a bold appreciation for technical architecture and rare, high-jewelry finishing. His Rolex and Audemars Piguet (AP) pieces are some of the most exclusive models available globally.

1. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (The Architectural Icon)

Pandya is often photographed wearing Audemars Piguet, primarily models from the iconic Royal Oak collection. AP is a favorite among athletes for its blend of architectural design and robustness. His gold or two-tone references highlight AP’s unique octagonal case and “Grande Tapisserie” dial, a hallmark of AP’s craftsmanship. The Royal Oak is the pinnacle of the luxury sports watch category, signifying an appreciation for avant-garde design.

2. The Rolex Daytona “Eye of the Tiger” (The High-Jewelry Rarity)

The most visually explosive watch in Hardik’s collection is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 116588TBR), famously known as the “Eye of the Tiger.”

Materials: This watch features a yellow gold case, a diamond-set bezel, and diamond-set lugs. The unique black lacquer dial features a stylized diamond pave pattern resembling tiger stripes.

Value: This piece retails for approximately ₹22 lakh, but due to its extreme scarcity and high collector demand, it trades for well over ₹2.5 crore on the secondary market.

Watch Spotting in the NCR

It’s not often you see an “Eye of the Tiger” out in the wild, but the bold style mirrors the growing trend in Gurugram and South Delhi for highly stylized, technically robust watches. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore—the bolder, larger sibling—is also a highly visible status symbol at exclusive spots like the Cyber Hub in Gurugram or the Aerocity hotels.

For an overview of his entire collection, read our Ultimate Guide to Hardik Pandya’s Million-Dollar Watch Collection.