Okay so this whole watch rabbit hole started yesterday when I saw some buzz online about Virat Kohli’s watches. Everyone was asking “Which Watch Brand Virat Kohli Chooses?” Felt like jumping into a mystery. Figured, why not dig in myself?
Stumbling Around Online
First thing? Hit up Instagram, gossip sites, you name it. Saw tons of pics of him wearing different fancy watches – Rolexes mostly, a few others. Felt messy as hell, like trying to spot a specific bird in a massive flock. Found a lot of old news, recycled stuff about his collection. Felt frustrating, honestly. Kept seeing mentions of a special blue watch he loved.
The Big Find
Then, digging deeper, I hit gold. Came across stuff talking about a super custom piece. Not something you buy off the shelf at the mall. Found details from watch nerds about a company called Skeleton Concept, based in France. This wasn’t just buying a watch; it was like ordering a bespoke suit.
Here’s what blew my mind about Kohli’s specific watch:
- Total Makeover: They didn’t just tweak a Rolex Daytona; they basically took it apart and rebuilt it into something new. Took them 18 months!
- Kohli’s Rules: He wanted deep navy blue everywhere and had to feature his numbers – 1 and 8. Like his signature on a baseball.
- Crazy Details: They used fancy titanium for the bezel, laser-cut a special “C” shape onto a sapphire disk for the face, and made those 1 and 8 markers float on top. Super futuristic look.
- Inside Job: The engine of the watch, the movement, wasn’t spared either. They stripped it down (that’s the skeleton/skeleton bit), colored parts navy blue and gold, and polished the edges meticulously to show it off.
- Personal Touch: They even carved his autograph right into the side of the watch case. Can you imagine? Plus, threw in a cool blue rubber strap alongside the metal one.
My Little Tryout (and Fail)
Feeling inspired, maybe a little cocky, I tried sketching what I thought a “Kohli style” watch might look like for myself. Downloaded some watch design apps, messed around with blues and golds, tried to figure out how to make numbers stand out… Let me tell you, it looked like a kid drew it. Realized super fast that what he did is miles beyond anything a normal person could pull off without serious cash and connections to those custom workshops. Felt stupid, then just impressed.
Bottom Line?
Virat Kohli doesn’t just “choose” a brand like you or I pick milk at the store. Yeah, he owns Rolexes, Audemars Piguets, the big names. But the ones that really define his style? They’re the bespoke monsters, especially that navy blue dream machine by Skeleton Concept. It ain’t about buying the priciest sticker; it’s about the personal stamp. That’s the real answer. He chooses ultimate customization.
