Luxury jewelry and watchmaker Jacob & Co. recently opened its largest store ever in Saudi Arabia, and brand ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo was on hand to celebrate by wearing his most recent wrist confectionary.
Last week, the Portuguese soccer sensation attended the store’s opening event in Riyadh and posted an Instagram photo of his emerald-colored gift. He also posted a photo with the proprietor of an international luxury brand, Jacob Arabo.
Ronaldo’s new “Heart Of CR7 Baguette” watch is one of four new timepieces showcasing the soccer star. It has a diamond-set bezel, a colored crown, and an image of Ronaldo himself behind one of its two pillars, and is valued at $117,000. It also features a soccer ball-shaped skeleton barrel cover and a sapphire crystal case back with an image of Ronaldo wearing his fortunate number 7 jersey. Obviously, Ronaldo is no novice to the brand; he previously received another Jacob & Co watch with hundreds of dazzling green gems.
The new 220 square meters (2,400 square foot) Jacob & Co store is located on Olaya Street, one of Riyadh’s principal thoroughfares, and spans this area. At least ten new store openings are scheduled for this year, including locations in Mumbai, Hong Kong, Macao, and Saudi Arabia.
According to reports, Ronaldo is now a member of the new Saudi Pro League, which is also pursuing the services of another prominent soccer star. Lionel Messi could receive $400 million to play for the league, which would be the highest salary in the annals of football (Ronaldo reportedly earns around $200 million).
In March, Robb Report chronicled another astounding Jacob & Co. release: a $20 million watch with a yellow diamond designed for billionaires. If Messi’s ridiculous contract becomes a reality, he may be the first to sign it.
