The Luxury Watches Cricketers Are Wearing Right Now

Cricket in India has always been more than a sport. The players are cultural figures, style references and, increasingly, tastemakers in the world of luxury watches. Over the past decade, the connection between Indian cricketers and serious horology has moved well beyond endorsement deals. These are collectors who know what they are buying.

Each of the watches featured here is confirmed through documented appearances, brand announcements or verified media coverage. No speculation. Just the real watches on the real wrists.

India's top cricketers are not just wearing luxury watches. They are collecting them with the same discipline they bring to the crease.

Virat Kohli: Cartier Santos and a Rolex Collection

Virat Kohli is arguably the most watched cricketer on the planet, and his watch choices reflect his position as a global style figure. His most documented recent acquisition is the Cartier Santos De Cartier Reference WSSA0061, a 39.8mm steel case with a skeletonised dial and Kohli's signature blend of athletic energy and sharp dressing.

Beyond the Santos, Kohli's verified collection includes the Rolex Daytona Reference 126519LN, the Rolex GMT-Master II, the Rolex Sky-Dweller and the Rolex Submariner. He also owns a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5980R-001, one of the most sought-after references in the secondary market globally.

The Cartier Santos is available at Elite Hours as a certified pre-owned piece. It is one of the most versatile luxury watches made, and one of the few that works equally well with a suit or a T-shirt. Browse our Cartier collection at elitehours.com.

MS Dhoni: Panerai's Most Famous Fan in India

MS Dhoni's relationship with Panerai is the most documented cricketer-watch story in India. Dhoni is a known Paneristi, meaning a dedicated Panerai collector, and the brand recognised this by creating two limited editions in his name: the Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm (PAM01056) with a military green dial referencing his rank as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army, and the Luminor Chrono Flyback. Both editions were sold exclusively in India.

Beyond his Panerai collection, Dhoni also owns an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, confirming his range as a collector who spans Italian design and Swiss horological architecture in equal measure.

Panerai and Audemars Piguet are both available at Elite Hours. The AP Royal Oak Offshore is one of the most in-demand pre-owned watches in India right now. Contact us to check current Panerai and AP availability.

Rohit Sharma: Hublot's Official Brand Ambassador

Rohit Sharma is Hublot's official brand ambassador in India, making his watch choices the most publicly declared on this list. His ambassador watch is the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph, and his personal collection extends to the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium 441.NX.1171.RX and the Hublot Big Bang Unico Ferrari, a limited edition collaboration that combines Swiss watchmaking with Italian automotive heritage.

Away from Hublot, Rohit's own collection includes the Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Reference 5726/1A-001, one of the most coveted Nautilus variants, and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Masato, a Japanese market limited edition that signals serious collector depth.

Hublot pre-owned watches are available at Elite Hours in Delhi. The Big Bang Unico family offers the entry point into one of Swiss watchmaking's most visually distinctive collections. View our Hublot collection at elitehours.com.

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill: The Next Generation of Collectors

KL Rahul's verified collection includes the Panerai Luminor GMT and the Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase, two watches at opposite ends of the design spectrum that together confirm his credentials as a genuine collector rather than a brand deal participant. Rahul has been photographed with both pieces at multiple public events.

Shubman Gill, one of Indian cricket's brightest young talents, has been spotted wearing the Panerai Radiomir 1940, a cleaner, more historically grounded Panerai reference compared to the Luminor. Its round cushion case and wire lugs mark it as the choice of someone who has researched the brand properly, not simply worn the most visible model.

What This Means for Watch Buyers in India

The watches these cricketers wear are not aspirational fiction. They are pieces you can own today, certified pre-owned, at Elite Hours in Delhi. The Cartier Santos, Panerai Luminor, Hublot Big Bang, Rolex Daytona and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are all brands carried by Elite Hours, each piece authenticated before sale and available with insured delivery across India.

The pre-owned route matters here for a practical reason. The Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase that KL Rahul wears lists at well over Rs 50 lakh at retail and often has waiting lists. The AP Royal Oak that both Dhoni and Rohit own is similarly constrained at authorised dealers. The certified pre-owned market gives Indian buyers genuine access to exactly the watches their cricketing heroes wear, at prices that reflect the secondary market rather than the retail list.

The certified pre-owned market gives Indian buyers genuine access to exactly the watches their cricketing heroes wear.

Every watch at Elite Hours is authenticated, documented and priced fairly. Visit our showroom at South Extension, Delhi for an in-person look at current inventory, or shop online with insured delivery across India, including Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Browse the full collection at elitehours.com.

Own the Watches India's Cricketers Wear

Certified pre-owned Cartier, Panerai, Hublot, Rolex and Audemars Piguet at Elite Hours, South Extension Delhi. Authenticated. Insured delivery across India. Visit elitehours.com or call us to check current stock.