The watch company is launching a collection of timepieces that captures iconic moments from Ronaldo’s career.
5Cristiano Ronaldo has been gifted a custom watchCredit: Instagram
5The watch is part of a collection by Jacob & CoCredit: Instagram
5And is priced at an eye-watering £92,000Credit: Instagram
5The watch is called the ‘Heart of CR7 Baguette’Credit: Instagram
5And displays his iconic celebration on the backCredit: Instagram
The ‘Heart of CR7 Baguette’ watch that was given to the Al-Nassr star, 38, is valued at $117,000 (£92k) and is one of four new models.
The design includes Ronaldo’s iconic celebration on the back is covered with 26 baguette-cut white diamonds on the frame.
The stainless steel timepiece stands out with its distinctive green coloring along with the black strap.
It is not the most expensive from the new collection as the ‘Flight of CR7 Baguette’ is priced at $145,000 (£115k).
That watch’s display includes a design showing Ronaldo scoring his iconic header during the Champions League clash against Manchester United in 2013.
The rose gold watch also has a red strap to stand out from the one that Ronaldo was gifted.
The other two watches in the collection, the version without the diamonds are valued at $56k (£44k) and $28k (£22k).
The launch by Jacob & Co was to celebrate the opening of its first boutique in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo attending the opening of the shop as he is an ambassador of the brand.
Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co, said: “We are thrilled to open our flagship boutique in KSA and to bring our unique products and designs to the wonderful people of Saudi Arabia.
“We have always been inspired by the warmth, creativity and innovation of Saudi Arabia and are excited to be entering the Kingdom now and grow to become a part of, and contribute to, the kingdom’s development.
“The Saudi people have a discerning eye for luxury and quality and as we open the doors to our first boutique in Riyadh, we are ready to deliver beyond expectations.”
It is not the first time Ronaldo has been gifted a watch as he was given an 18K white gold, £630k timepiece when he first joined Al-Nassr after being axed at Man United.
source: thesun.co.uk
