What Indian Cricketers Wear on Their Wrists

And How to Own the Same Style, Certified Pre-Owned

In India, a cricket match is never just about the cricket. Fans study every close-up during a post-match ceremony, every Instagram reel from the dugout, every pre-toss handshake and increasingly, what's on the wrist.

The watches on India's cricket wrists are not accidental. They are deliberate, considered, and aspirational, chosen from the world's greatest maisons, often costing more than most people earn in a decade. But the style those watches represent the craftsmanship, the brand, the spirit is available today, certified and authenticated, at Elite Hours.

This IPL season, we decoded what every icon is wearing and found the closest equivalent you can own, right now, from our boutique in South Extension, Delhi.

Virat Kohli — The Rolex Collector

Kohli doesn't wear a Rolex because it's expensive. He wears it because nothing about it compromises. The Datejust lives by the same rule, and it's waiting at Elite Hours, South Extension.

Virat Kohli is India's most documented watch collector. His collection reads like a Rolex catalogue a Daytona Rainbow Everose Gold worth an estimated ₹4.6 crore, a Daytona 116500LN in steel at ₹1.23 crore, a Rolex Day-Date 40 with an olive green dial at ₹34 lakh, and a Submariner 'Starbucks' with its signature green Cerachrom bezel. Beyond Rolex, he owns the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar in green and the Patek Nautilus in rose gold. Every single piece shares the same DNA: uncompromising, technically flawless, built to outlast everything.

What's interesting about Kohli's collection is the consistency of his instinct. Whether it's a ₹29 lakh Daytona Panda or a ₹4.6 crore Rainbow, he gravitates toward pieces that don't need introduction. Serious collectors recognise them. Everyone else feels the presence without understanding it. That is a Rolex quality that survives regardless of the reference number.

The entry point into that same universe is the Rolex Datejust same manufacture, same Oyster case engineering, same movement standards. At Elite Hours, we carry certified pre-owned Rolex pieces authenticated by Watch CSA, India's leading independent watch authentication authority. The Datejust is the watch Kohli would have worn before the Daytona. It is still the benchmark.

MS Dhoni — The Omega and Panerai Man

Dhoni has never needed to shout to be heard. Neither does a Panerai. If that energy speaks to you, Elite Hours has your watch.

MS Dhoni's watch choices are a direct extension of his personality: understated on the surface, formidable underneath. During IPL 2024, he was spotted wearing the Omega Speedmaster Silver Snoopy Award a watch that celebrates NASA's Apollo 13 mission and the role Omega played in it. The 'Silver Snoopy' award is given by NASA for performance and safety; Dhoni's choice of this reference, with its Snoopy engraving on the case back, hints at the quiet wit he saves for post-match interviews.

His other documented passion is Panerai. The Panerai Luminor GMT limited edition PAM01056 and the Panerai Radiomir California are both in his collection Italian-Swiss watches built on the philosophy that a great timepiece needs no decoration. Large, cushion-shaped cases. Lever crown locks. Sandwich dials with luminous material behind the numerals. Panerai is a brand for people who are comfortable in their own skin.

At Elite Hours, we carry certified pre-owned Omega and Panerai two of the most requested brands at our South Extension boutique. The Omega Speedmaster is available pre-owned in India from around ₹2–5 lakh, depending on reference and condition. Panerai Luminor pieces start from ₹4 lakh certified pre-owned. Both are Watch CSA authenticated and carry a full 2-year warranty.

Rohit Sharma — Breitling and Hublot

Performance watches for people who take performance seriously. Elite Hours has certified pre-owned Breitling ready to wear today no waitlist, no retail markup.

Rohit Sharma has been spotted wearing the Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium a 42mm skeletonised dial, bold Arabic numerals, and a presence that matches his expansive personality at the crease. Rohit's watch choices lean toward performance-first, technically impressive timepieces. Bold cases, engineering made visible, nothing apologetic about the size or statement.

Fellow cricketer Krunal Pandya reinforces the Breitling story, he has been spotted wearing the Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chrono 46, with its iconic circular slide rule bezel and chronograph function. Breitling's aviation heritage and its uncompromising chronograph precision map naturally onto the high-performance world of professional cricket.

Elite Hours carries certified pre-owned Breitling. The Navitimer is one of the most iconic sport-luxury watches ever made in production since 1952. The slide rule bezel was originally designed for pilots to calculate fuel consumption, speed, and distance mid-flight. Pre-owned at Elite Hours, Watch CSA certified, with a 2-year warranty.

Hardik Pandya — Maximum Statement

You don't need a Patek Philippe budget to wear a watch with presence. The Omega Constellation at Elite Hours will say everything it needs to say.

Hardik Pandya owns the most visually bold watch collection among active Indian cricketers. His Patek Philippe Nautilus set with 32 baguette emeralds around the platinum bezel is not a watch that quietly announces itself. Neither is his Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, nor his Hublot. Hardik's watch philosophy is maximum impact, and that is reflected in everything he wears off the pitch.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus is considered the most coveted sports watch in the world the waiting list at authorised dealers runs years, and the secondary market premium is extraordinary. His emerald-set version takes that further into jewellery-watch territory. It is the definition of bold luxury done with precision.

For buyers drawn to the sports-luxe integrated bracelet aesthetic that defines the Nautilus, that dressy-but-not-formal versatility, the Omega Constellation is the pre-owned answer. The claw bezel, the integrated steel bracelet, and the constellation symbol at 6 o'clock. It carries the same spirit at a fraction of the price. Available at Elite Hours from ₹1.75 lakh certified pre-owned.

Shubman Gill — Heritage and Restraint

The new generation of Indian collectors knows that the quietest watch in the room is often the most interesting one. This Panerai agrees.

Shubman Gill represents the emerging generation of Indian watch collectors younger, more informed, gravitating toward heritage and craft over flash. His Panerai Luminor 8 Giorni PAM00915 is not a loud watch. It is considered one. The name '8 Giorni' refers to the eight-day power reserve, a mechanical achievement that requires no battery and needs winding just once a week. It signals that the owner understands what's inside the case.

Gill, now India's Test captain, approaches both his batting and his collecting with the same philosophy, technically sound, unhurried, and quietly confident. The Panerai Luminor's 44mm cushion case is unmistakable, but the watch never screams. It simply occupies space with authority, which is exactly how Gill bats at Edgbaston.

Elite Hours carries certified pre-owned Panerai. For first-time Panerai buyers, the Luminor base model is the entry point the archetypal watch that all other Panerai variants stem from. Watch CSA certified, 2-year warranty, available at South Extension and for delivery across India with full insurance.

Sachin Tendulkar — The Timeless Standard

Sachin never chased the game. He let it come to him. A Cartier works the same way it doesn't announce itself. It simply endures.

Sachin Tendulkar's watch collection is the most classically considered on this list. He owns pieces from Rolex, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Franck Muller, and Girard-Perregaux not as trophies, but as a collector who genuinely appreciates watchmaking. His personal style is understated, elegant, and designed to endure. Every piece he chooses is a classic. There are no experimental references, no hype pieces, no trend purchases.

Of all the brands in Sachin's collection, Cartier best represents his aesthetic. The Santos  , the world's first wristwatch designed for a purpose, made for Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904, carries the kind of heritage that Sachin embodies in cricket. The Tank, with its architectural case inspired by World War I military vehicles. The Ballon Bleu, with its floating crown. These are watches that outlast trends by decades.

Cartier is currently the fastest-moving brand at Elite Hours' South Extension boutique. The Santos, Tank, and Ballon Bleu all carry Watch CSA authentication and a 2-year warranty. They are among the most recognisable watches in the world, and pre-owned, they represent some of the best value in luxury horology, with genuine Swiss-made movements in cases that have been in continuous production since 1904.

Quick Reference — All Six Cricketers

India's cricket icons wear these brands because they understand that a great watch, like a great innings, requires no explanation. It simply delivers. The crore-level price tags are their reality. Pre-owned is yours and it is the same quality, the same craftsmanship, the same brands.

Certified pre-owned means every piece has been independently authenticated. At Elite Hours, that means Watch CSA certification India's most rigorous third-party verification standard. Not dealer self-certification. Not visual inspection. A full authentication process conducted by an independent authority, with a certificate issued in your name.

Every piece at Elite Hours also carries a 2-year warranty, fully insured shipping across India, and the option to walk into our South Extension boutique to see it before you buy. No grey market. No Instagram sellers. No risk.

Why Buy From Elite Hours

100% Watch CSA Certified — Every piece independently authenticated

✓    2-Year Warranty — On every watch in our collection

✓    Fully Insured Shipping — Pan-India, at no extra cost

✓    Physical Boutique — South Extension Part 1, New Delhi

✓    In-House Servicing — Expert watchmakers on-site

✓    Buying Concierge — +91 99909 98270

Your Watch Is Waiting

If you've been watching your favourite cricketer on the field this IPL season and found yourself noticing what's on their wrist that instinct is worth following. The brands they wear are within reach. Certified, authenticated, and backed by two years of warranty at Elite Hours.

Browse the full collection online or visit us at South Extension Part 1, New Delhi. Our buying concierge is available at +91 99909 98270. Your watch is already waiting.