Jacob teams up with Cristiano Ronaldo to unveil new $780k diamond-studded watch
Published on Jan 25, 2023 at 3:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 27, 2023 at 1:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
When Cristiano Ronaldo shared a picture from his private jet on his way to Saudi Arabia, keen-eyed fans couldn’t help but notice the shiny diamond watch on his wrist.
The timepiece in question is the latest addition to the Jacob and Co catalog and it’s mighty expensive.
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Jacob and Co and Cristiano Ronaldo have been working together for twenty years but this is arguably their most spectacular collab yet.
The Jacob and Co Tsavorite is made from white gold and adorned with 388 baguette-cut green tsavorites.
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The flying tourbillon movement, located on the lower half of the dial, is made in-house by Jacob and Co and it’s a work of art.
As you can imagine, with a $780,000 price tag, you need to have soccer star-money to be able to buy this.
As a brand ambassador, Cristiano Ronaldo has often given direct feedback for new CR7-themed timepieces.
This one in particular uses green emeralds as a tribute to the color of the national flag of Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new home.
Jacob also famously makes a Bugatti Chiron-inspired wristwatch with a working W16 in it, and of course Ronaldo had to have one.
About Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr
In January 2023, Ronaldo signed with Al-Nassr on a two-year contract with an option to extend the deal until 2030.
Ronaldo will remain at Al-Nassr as a player until 2025 and then he will become Saudi Arabia’s 2030 World Cup bid ambassador.
The deal is rumored to be worth $1 billion in total.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his competitive debut for Al-Nassr on January 22 in a league game against Al-Ettifaq.
A few days prior to that, Ronaldo had scored twice in an exhibition game against Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
