My Deep Dive Into Virat Kohli’s Watch Obsession
So I’ve always seen those pics of Virat Kohli flashing fancy watches. Seriously, the dude looks loaded. Got curious. Wanted to know exactly what he’s got strapped to his wrist and why those pieces cost so damn much. Figured maybe I’d get some style inspiration or just understand luxury watches better. So I decided to dig deep. Screw those quick gossip lists; I went full detective mode.
Started simple: just Googled “Virat Kohli watches”. Boom. Tons of articles popped up. Most sucked though. Just listed names like “Rolex” or “Audemars Piguet” with a price tag slapped on. Zero details. Zero story. Felt lazy. Got annoyed. Knew there had to be more to it. Kept clicking, scrolling through forums, Instagram fan pages – pure rabbit hole stuff. Found some blurry paparazzi shots showing his watches outside cricket grounds. Zoomed in until my eyes hurt trying to spot details.
The real break happened when I remembered that video interview he did years ago. Searched my browser history like a maniac. Found it! He was casually resting his hand on the table. That watch looked familiar but… different? Started comparing it to Rolex Daytona pics online. Checked the sub-dials, the bezel colour. Not a match. Then it hit me – maybe it wasn’t the Rolex everyone kept yapping about? Dug harder. Like, image-reverse-searched the screenshot I took. Finally landed on watch forums. Niche stuff. People arguing about minute details.
That’s when the shocker hit: One of his most-seen watches? It’s this special Seamaster. People kept calling it a Rolex look-alike online! Total BS. Forums set me straight. Saw actual experts pointing out tiny differences – the lugs, the bracelet clasp mechanism. Learned it had some unique colour combo. Made me realise most sites just parrot wrong info. Blew my mind. Spent damn hours confirming this through different sources.
Then I got obsessed with his Audemars Piguet. Everyone talks about it. But I wanted specifics. Found multiple shots. Noticed it looks different sometimes? Yeah. Turns out he owns more than one Royal Oak. Different metals, dials. Found out one might even be rare, limited edition type. Forums whispered about crazy modifications. Couldn’t fully confirm that, but the differences are visible if you stare long enough. Made me appreciate how collectors like him mix classics.
- Took screenshots of every watch I could verify
- Made a messy spreadsheet noting brand, model, estimated price
- Bookmarked dozens of forum pages arguing authenticity
- Wasted £12 on a vintage watch magazine PDF just for reference
- Annoyed my partner pointing out tiny watch details on TV
Biggest surprise? He rocks a Patek Philippe. Subtle. You barely notice in pics because it’s not flashy, just classy. Found one grainy pic where you could just see the brand. That piece? Quietly costs more than a house. Insane. Made me realise luxury watches ain’t all about bling. Some scream wealth louder by whispering.
Ended up with tons of pics & notes. Felt oddly proud, like I cracked some secret code these clickbait sites didn’t bother with. Learned way more than expected. His collection screams passion, not just money. Mixes bold statement pieces with quiet, impossible craftsmanship. Would I buy any? Hell no – my wallet cried looking at prices. But damn, it sure makes me look at watches differently now. Respect the details, folks.
