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.
