Badshah becomes first Indian to own ultra rare Rolex ‘Barbie’ Daytona — one of the 10 pieces available worldwide

Badshah becomes the first Indian to own the Rolex Barbie Daytona (Source: Instagram/@badboyshah)

Colloquially dubbed the king of Indian hip hop, rapper Badshah’s confident persona is reflected in his luxury style and his choice of ultra-rare timepieces. Recently, he made headlines by becoming the first Indian to own the ultra-rare Rolex ‘Barbie’ Daytona watch. Believed to be limited to fewer than 10 pieces, this ultra-exclusive watch features a striking pink dial, baguette-cut pink sapphire bezel, and matching pink hour markers, making it a luxury collector’s item. Owning such a watch is a dream for most people because of its exclusivity and price.

It’s not available online, nor will you find it in any boutique or official listings — this is the kind of timepiece Rolex doesn’t advertise. You learn about it and, if possible, earn access to it. This luxury timepiece, inspired by the 2023 “Barbie” movie craze, resembles the iconic Daytona “Beach” pink iteration of the Rolex watches.

The Daytona has always stood apart. Launched in 1963 for the world of motor racing, it became Rolex’s most legendary chronograph. These are Rolex’s most extravagant pieces, not found in their catalogue and offered only to the brand’s most valued clients through discreet channels. The Daytona Barbie holds a market value of

Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi was spotted wearing the elusive watch during Inter Miami’s match with FC Cincinnati. Besides him, big names like Mark Wahlberg, Mirka Federer, Drake, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Caroline Wozniacki have been spotted flaunting this luxury timepiece.

Badshah and Shreya Ghoshal at Indian Idol’s filming. (Source: Instagram/@badboyshah)

The Barbie Daytona had a retail price of Rs. 3.56 crore, but its sheer exclusivity pushed the market price to approximately Rs. 9 crore.

Other than the much-talked-about Rolex, Badshah’s watch collection also boasts of some of these exclusive pieces, according to Kapoor Watch and Co: A cornerstone of the Richard Mille legacy since 2007, the RM 011 was gracefully retired at the peak of its acclaim, making way for a new icon—the RM 11-03 Automatic Flyback Chronograph.

Richard Mille created the RM 53-01 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough in collaboration with the legendary polo player. The timepiece was engineered to withstand the brutal shocks of polo, while maintaining a distinct aesthetic edge. The highlight is its world-first laminated sapphire glass, designed to absorb the fiercest impacts without cracking.

Featuring a striking combination of 18K gold and black ceramic, this timepiece exudes power and contemporary style. Its chronograph functionality, paired with a robust automatic movement, makes it as functional as it is fashionable.

Known for its slim profile and impeccable automatic movement, the Nautilus reflects understated sophistication.

A tribute to Brazilian racing driver Felipe Massa, the Richard Mille RM005-FM Titanium Felipe Massa, features a sleek titanium case and vibrant yellow-green accents, reflecting the elegance associated with Formula 1.