“Wealth, style, flamboyance, and a collection of the most outstanding multi-million-dollar watches are found in abundance within Asia’s richest clan—the Ambanis. Forbes lists Mukesh Ambani, the Reliance Industries chairman, with a staggering net worth of $111 billion, and his family members certainly live up to this ultra-rich status. Whether they are spotted in the most extravagant custom cars, traveling in private jets, or making time stand still with their exquisite timepieces, the Ambanis epitomize luxury.
Radhika Merchant, the newest addition to this affluent family, is a shining example of their refined taste. As the fiancée of Vantara-founder Anant Ambani, who is passionate about animal welfare and exceptional timepieces, Radhika recently turned heads in Cannes during her four-day cruise extravaganza, the second edition of her pre-wedding festivities.
The 29-year-old New York University graduate looked effortlessly chic in a $1,000 Balmain knit top, paired with stylish ivory LV Capri loafers, and a Goyard Red Goyardine Coated Canvas and Leather Saigon Top Handle Bag. However, the focal point of her nautical ensemble was a breathtaking Audemars Piguet 39 mm Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin model.
This 18-carat yellow gold watch is studded with brilliant-cut yellow sapphires, making it as special as the lovely lady sporting it. Unveiled in 2022 for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary, this Audemars Piguet masterpiece is paved with 1,528 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires, totaling 10.4 carats. A timeless masterpiece, the watch boasts 138 brilliant-cut yellow sapphires on the case, another 422 on the dial, and at least 968 of the sparkling gems on the bracelet is a horological marvel. Its extra-thin self-winding movement is powered by the Calibre 7121.
This exceptional timepiece would undoubtedly earn the nod of approval from watch connoisseur Anant Ambani, who has a watch collection worth $30 million and more. The crown of his collection so far is the $9 million Patek Philippe Grandmaster 6300G, one of the rarest and most complicated watches made by Patek.
Radhika had already made heads turn during the first leg of their pre-wedding parties in Jamnagar, in the Indian state of Gujarat, where she dazzled in a beautiful $164,000 Vacheron Constantin timepiece studded with 1,345 diamonds. The Audemars Piguet stunner, per sources, is available for a whopping $450,000. It’s clear that good taste in watches runs in the family and looks set to continue for generations to come.
