SRK flaunts rare ₹15cr Rolex watch at Joy Awards
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made headlines at the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Apart from his presence at the high-profile event, his ultra-rare luxury watch also became a talking point among fashion and horology enthusiasts. The actor wore a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 126599TSA "Blue Sapphire," an off-catalogue creation considered one of Rolex's most exclusive pieces. It's estimated to be worth around ₹15cr.
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Khan's watch features 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires
The luxury watch is made of solid 18-carat white gold, giving it a refined appearance, according to Bollywood Hungama. The traditional tachymeter bezel has been replaced with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires in a gradient design. The silver sheen obsidian dial changes color from deep gray to black based on light, while the case is adorned with 54 brilliant-cut diamonds on the lugs and crown guards.
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Several international celebrities attended the event
The Daytona Blue Sapphire is a rare sighting and has never been part of Rolex's regular showroom catalog. At the event, Khan spoke warmly about his experience in Saudi Arabia and said, "To know that people like my work here is very heartening, respectful and dignified." The Joy Awards 2026 also saw international stars like Katy Perry, Lee Jung-Jae, Lee Byung-hun, and Djimon Hounsou in attendance. Khan, last seen in Dunki, is currently working on King, directed by Siddharth Anand.