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Remember Zuckerberg admiring Anant Ambani’s watch? His 7.7 crore timepiece explodes internet

Mark Zuckerberg was spotted watching an “extremely rare and expensive” in a recent video on Facebook.

Updated on: Jan 08, 2025 07:57 AM IST
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Mark Zuckerberg was spotted wearing a watch worth nearly $900,000 (approximately 7.7 crore) while announcing a sweeping policy overhaul across the Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. In a video message posted to Facebook, he said that the company would ditch its third-party fact-checkers. While his statement created a stir on social media, his rare and luxurious watch became a topic of discussion for many. It prompted a wave of comments, with many saying that the watch costs more than a house.

What did social media say?

Mark Zuckerberg was spotted wearing a watch worth  ₹7.7 crore. (Facebook/Mark Zuckerberg)
Mark Zuckerberg was spotted wearing a watch worth ₹7.7 crore. (Facebook/Mark Zuckerberg)

A VC at a venture capital firm wrote, “Zuck was wearing a ~$1M watch in his community notes announcement video. Nothing says I understand the culture shift of the community more than a watch that costs more than most people's houses.” Another questioned, “Any idea why Mark Zuckerberg is wearing an expensive watch?”

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A third expressed, “Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to focus on truth and facts—aiming to channel his inner Elon and X, maybe? Bold move for a guy wearing a watch that costs more than most people’s houses. Priorities, right?” A fourth added, “Remember Mark Zuckerberg admiring Anant Ambani’s watch? Well, he’s got an equally expensive one.”

Mark Zuckerberg and Anant Ambani's interaction:

According to Bloomberg, he wore a Greubel Forsey ‘Hand Made 1’ watch. It is an “extremely rare and expensive” piece with just two or three models made yearly. The CEO was also spotted wearing watches made by luxury brands Patek Philippe and FP Journe earlier.

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Greubel Forsey CEO's reaction:

“It’s a pleasure to see someone who has played such a pivotal role in shaping the modern digital landscape and lifestyle show true appreciation for the most traditional approach to fine watchmaking today,” Greubel Forsey CEO, Michel Nydegger, told the outlet.

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.

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