Does Mukesh Ambani really wear a modest US$8,000 Rolex? Asia’s richest man was reportedly spotted with the Cellini ref. 6623/8 ladies’ watch – but the billionaire also has a lavish lifestyle

Apr 23 , 2023

Mukesh Ambani was spotted wearing this US$8,000 ladies’ Cellini watch from Rolex. Photos: Swiss Watch Company, @mukesh.ambaniii/Instagram

In a world full of bad-boy billionaires, India’s Mukesh Ambani is considered by many as a rare anomaly. With a Forbes-estimated net worth of US$84 billion, he’s currently the richest person in Asia and ranked at No 9 on the world billionaire list. Yet, the 66-year-old camera-shy business tycoon almost never departs from his carefully crafted image of a man of simplicity, which is perfectly demonstrated by his unglamorous dressing sense.

He’s often seen wearing a simple white short-sleeve shirt and a pair of loose-fitting black trousers, a choice that was possibly inspired by his father Dhirubhai Ambani who founded Reliance Industries in 1958. And while Mukesh can easily afford the most expensive watches ever made, the billionaire chooses to stick to his understated look and wear nondescript, unremarkable timepieces instead.

Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani carries his grandson Prithvi Akash Ambani as he arrives to attend a classical dance performance in Mumbai, India, in June 2022. Photo: AP

A photo recently shared by a social media page The Indian Horology seems to prove this. The source claims that Ambani’s go-to watch is a Rolex Cellini reference 6623/8. Although the quality of the image makes recognising the timepiece a little difficult, it would be an interesting choice for him.

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Rolex Cellini is a discontinued model that currently sells for around US$8,000 on pre-owned watch platforms, making it one of the most affordable Rolex watches out there. What’s more, while its tiny case makes it perfect for someone looking for a more modest watch, the Rolex Cellini ref. 6623/8 is actually a ladies’ watch, according to Jaztime.

The timepiece has a diminutive 18k gold case measuring 37mm. Underneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is a champagne dial with Roman numerals. The watch is powered by a battery-powered quartz movement and worn on a brown leather strap with an ostrich pattern.

The Rolex Cellini reference 6623/8. Photo: Swiss Watch Company

The Rolex is a complete contrast to the ultra-rare Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Reference 6300G worth US$9 million worn by Mukesh’s son, Anant Ambani, at an event recently. It is the most complex watch ever made by Patek Philippe with a movement that features a whopping 20 complications.

But don’t be fooled by Ambani’s choice of clothes and watches – the billionaire and his family enjoy an unmatched life of luxury. Here are some of the expensive things owned by the Ambani family.

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Mukesh Ambani lives in the most expensive private home in the world, Antilia

Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia home. Photo: @antiliahouse/Instagram

The Indian billionaire and his family live in a 27-story skyscraper in Mumbai, which is believed to have cost US$1 billion to build, making it the most expensive privately owned house in the world. The engineering marvel is named Antilia after a mythical island believed to be in the Atlantic Ocean near Portugal and Spain. Out of 27 floors, the top six are reserved for the family. There are also nine high-speed lifts.

The Ambanis’ ballroom. Photo: @houseoftag_official/Instagram

In addition to that, six floors are dedicated to car parking that can accommodate up to 168 cars. Additionally, the building has a helipad, a 50-seat cinema, three floors of Babylon-inspired hanging gardens, a yoga studio, a fitness centre, a ballroom, a spa, a health centre, a temple and even a snow room. Antilia is also designed to sustain an earthquake of magnitude eight on the Richter scale.

The Ambanis’ fleet of private jets

Nita Ambani sure enjoys the high life. Photo: @nitaambaniii/Instagram

As one of the richest people on this planet, Ambani obviously needs private jets to ferry him and his family to different parts of the world. The billionaire has a total of three private jets, which includes a fully decked-out Falcon 900EX.

Powered by three Honeywell TFE 731-60 engines, the aircraft has a range of 4,500 nm and a top speed of 0.85 mach (about 1,050km/h). He also owns an Airbus A319 that can carry up to 18 passengers. The cabin is divided into VIP quarters and is equipped with top-shelf amenities. In addition to that, Ambani’s fleet also includes a Boeing Business Jet that’s no less than a flying five-star hotel.

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He has a collection of some of the coolest and most expensive cars

Mukesh Ambani and his cars in his garage. Photo: YouTube

The Ambani family is known for its love for cars and their mega garage is home to some of the most expensive cars in the world. In fact, Ambani is believed to own the most expensive car in India, which is a completely personalised Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth US$2 million.

And if you think that’s awe-inspiring, wait till you see the fleet of vehicles that carry the security personnel protecting the billionaire and his family. It includes no less than seven Mercedes-AMG G63 SUVs that cost around US$500,000 a piece in India.

This article originally appeared on Luxurylaunches.

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Mukesh Ambani and family

India’s Mukesh Ambani may seem more low-key than some billionaires thanks to his subtle fashion sense and US$8,000 Rolex watch – but his US$84 billion bank balance lets him splurge on other things
The Ambanis live in a 27-story Mumbai building called Antilia, the most expensive private residence in the world, and enjoy private jets and a fleet of luxury cars including Rolls-Royce and Mercedes