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Did Anant Ambani influence Mark Zuckerberg to get a ₹1.18 crore watch? Internet thinks so
Mark Zuckerberg was seen admiring Anant Ambani’s watch at the pre-wedding. Recently, the Meta CEO wore a Patek Philippe watch that costs over ₹1 crore.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently shared a wholesome selfie with his philanthropist wife, Priscilla Chan. While the wholesome photo shows the two in a joyful mood, it was Zuckerberg's watch that caught the eye of the internet. As per reports, the billionaire was seen wearing Platinum Patek Philippe in-line perpetual calendar with a blue dial that costs a whopping $141,400 (approximately ₹1.18 crore).
Take a look at the photo here:
The expensive watch on the tech tycoon's wrist prompted several social media users to wonder if his interest in watches was sparked after he attended the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Gujarat's Jamnagar in March this year.
In a viral video, Zuckerberg was seen expressing his admiration for Anant Ambani's exorbitant watch from the Richard Mille collection. At first, Chan told Anant Ambani, "This watch is fantastic, that is so cool." Joining in the conversation, Zuckerberg also said, "Yeah, I told him that already". (Also Read: Mark Zuckerberg immortalises wife Priscilla Chan in giant backyard sculpture)
The Meta CEO, who did not seem too be a big fan of watches in the video from March , looked at Ambani's pricey possession and quickly changed his tone. "You know, I never really wanted to get a watch. But after seeing that, I was like, watches are cool," added Zuckerberg. "I might want that," agreed Chan.
Anant Ambani is the younger son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani.
“So he did actually buy a nice watch after seeing Ambani’s at his wedding (sic),” an Instagram user commented on a post by the account called celebwatchspotter.
“Ambani effect,” another user said.
All about Zuckerberg's Patek Philippe watch
As per the official website of Patek Philippe, this watch has a new perpetual calendar with a unique in-line display. This means the day, date, and month are shown together in one large window at the top (12 o'clock position). The designers created a new self-winding movement (31-260 PS QL) with an additional in-line display module to make this display clear, original, and reliable. They've even applied for three patents for this innovation. The watch is housed in a stylish platinum case with a blue dial that has a smooth, satin finish and a black gradient around the edges. (Also Read: Scrawny hacker to strapped CEO: Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘most brilliant PR transformation’)
