Neeraj Chopra , the star javelin thrower and Olympics medal winner who captivated audiences at the Paris Olympics sported a luxury watch worth several lakhs. The watch, which has now become the talk of the town, was worn by Chopra at the finals last week. Neeraj Chopra spotted wearing Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra A Reddit user immediately took note of the premium timepiece, fueling discussions about brand, model and price of the watch.
“Can anyone tell which watch Neeraj Chopra was wearing in the 2024 Paris Olympics finals?,” Reddit user with ID r/watchesIndia asked. Other users responded to the question stating that it's an Omega watch that costs over Rs 52 lakh. Specifically, it was speculated to be Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultralight in Titanium.
The model was later confirmed by luxury watch retailer Kapoor Watch Co. According to the listing on its website, the watch features a sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective treatment. It is manufactured by Swiss watchmaker Omega .
For those unaware, the company roped in Neeraj Chopra as its brand ambassador earlier this year. Neeraj Chopra won Silver at Paris Olympics The 26-year-old athlete from Haryana played in the 2024 Paris Olympics final against Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem last week. While Nadeem took gold who hurled the javelin to 92.
97m, Chopra won Silver medal with a throw of 89.45m. Anderson Peters of Grenada came third with a throw of 88.
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