India's golden boy of athletics, Neeraj Chopra, once again captured the nation's heart with his stellar performance at the Paris Olympics. The Haryana-born javelin prodigy, defending champion from Tokyo, clinched the silver medal in a nail-biting final. While his athletic prowess was undoubtedly the star of the show, there was another detail that caught the eye of keen observers: the luxurious timepiece adorning his wrist.
As the world watched Chopra's every move, a different kind of competition was unfolding online. A dedicated community of watch enthusiasts on Reddit couldn't resist speculating about the identity and value of the watch gracing Chopra's wrist during the high-pressure final. "Can anyone tell which watch Neeraj Chopra was wearing in the 2024 Paris Olympics finals?" a Reddit user asked on r/watchesIndia.
The digital sleuths were quick to point fingers at a potential Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m, a model renowned for its blend of elegance and durability. Their suspicions were confirmed by Kapoor Watch Co., a leading luxury watch retailer in India.
They officially identified the watch on their website, adding fuel to the already burning curiosity. The price tag? A staggering sum exceeding ₹50 lakh, a figure that raised eyebrows even among the most seasoned watch collectors. A post shared by Neeraj Chopra (@neeraj____chopra) It was no mere coincidence that Chopra was sporting such a high-end timepiece.
Earlier in the year, the Swiss watchmaking giant Omega ha.