Neymar's Watch Collection: Richard Mille, AP, and the Batman GMT
Last updated: June 2026
Neymar is most photographed in Richard Mille, with the RM 68-01 Tourbillon Cyril Kongo ($685K, 30 pieces) and the RM 052 Skull Tourbillon (21 pieces) the headline references in his wristshot record. He has also been photographed in a yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and a Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" that is his go-to press-conference watch per The Sun (the specific reference, legacy 116710BLNR or current 126710BLNR, varies across coverage).
On May 18, 2026, new head coach Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FIFA, ESPN, Al Jazeera), confirming his fourth World Cup at 34. His wrist is one of the most photographed in football. This guide covers the watches he is most photographed in, the brands he wears most, and the World Cup context heading into June. Sources are credited inline.
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Richard Mille: The Headline Pieces
Richard Mille is the brand Neymar wears most often in public, and the two Richard Mille references in his wristshot record sit at the top of the brand's catalog by both price and limited-edition status.
The RM 68-01 Tourbillon Cyril Kongo is a collaboration between Richard Mille and French graffiti artist Cyril Kongo, with hand-painted spray-paint elements applied directly to the movement bridges. Retail is $685,000, and production was limited to 30 pieces worldwide. Per reporting from The Sun, Neymar has been photographed in the RM 68-01 across multiple years, including during his time at Paris Saint-Germain and Al-Hilal.
The RM 052 Skull Tourbillon is the more dramatic piece. The skull motif is integrated into the case and movement architecture, with the tourbillon visible at the lower jaw. Launch retail in titanium ran roughly $640,000 to $700,000, with only 21 pieces produced (15 titanium plus 6 in precious-metal sets). The Sun has put the value of a titanium example at around £1.6 million. The skull build makes it one of the most recognizable statement pieces in the brand's catalog.
Neymar's headline Richard Milles: the RM 68-01 Tourbillon Cyril Kongo and the RM 052 Tourbillon Skull. Image: Richard Mille
For more on how the brand prices these limited collaborations, see why Richard Mille watches are so expensive. Our Richard Mille guide hub covers the broader catalog, and the most popular Richard Mille models piece puts these limited tourbillons in context against the rest of the lineup.
Tourbillon, in case the term is new: a rotating cage that holds the escapement and balance wheel. The original purpose, patented by Abraham-Louis Breguet in 1801, was to counter gravity's effect on accuracy in pocket watches. In a wristwatch worn on a moving wrist, the practical benefit is debated, but the mechanism is one of the most expensive complications to produce.
The Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" — Press Conference Watch
If the Richard Milles are the spectacle watches, the Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" is the work watch. Per the-sun.com, his go-to press-conference watch is a Rolex GMT-Master II; the specific reference (the legacy 116710BLNR or the current 126710BLNR) varies across coverage.
The "Batman" nickname refers to the black-and-blue Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel, introduced on the 116710BLNR in 2013. Rolex discontinued that reference in 2019, replacing it with the 126710BLNR on the updated Jubilee bracelet. GMT here refers to the second-time-zone function, a true complication: an independently set 24-hour hand that lets the wearer track two time zones simultaneously.
This is not the most expensive watch in his collection by a wide margin, and that's the point. The GMT-Master II Batman is a sub-$20,000 reference on the secondary market at most condition tiers. Neymar wears it to press obligations rather than another Richard Mille.
| Reference | Watch | Retail / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RM 68-01 | Richard Mille Tourbillon Cyril Kongo | $685,000 retail; 30 pieces |
| RM 052 | Richard Mille Skull Tourbillon | ~$640K-$700K launch retail (Ti); 21 pieces; ~£1.6M est. value (The Sun) |
| 116710BLNR / 126710BLNR | Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" | Press-conference watch (specific ref varies across coverage) |
| 15500BA / 26240BA (yellow gold) | AP Royal Oak yellow gold tapisserie | April 2023 baby reveal appearance |
The Batman has been the subject of long waitlists at authorized dealers since launch. The pre-owned market is the only realistic way to acquire one today. We see this reference in inventory periodically and would welcome the chance to source it for a buyer.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Yellow Gold
In April 2023, Neymar appeared at a baby reveal event wearing a yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with the tapisserie dial, as documented by The Sun. Tapisserie is the small-square guilloché pattern stamped into Royal Oak dials, the signature texture of the model since Gerald Genta's original 1972 design. It is a dial decoration, not a complication.
Yellow gold is the lower-volume case material across the modern Royal Oak lineup. Most production runs in stainless steel or rose gold, with yellow gold appearing less often in current references and on the secondary market. The specific reference Neymar wore at the April 2023 event has not been definitively confirmed in public source coverage, so we are leaving it at "yellow gold Royal Oak with tapisserie dial" rather than guessing a five-digit reference. The current 41mm yellow gold Royal Oak references (such as the 15500BA and 26240BA generations) carry six-figure retail prices, and pre-owned examples typically trade above retail given how rarely yellow gold examples surface relative to steel.
The Royal Oak completes a three-brand profile: Richard Mille for the headline pieces, Rolex for the daily and the press circuit, and Audemars Piguet for occasion wear. Across photographed appearances, these three brands account for almost all of his documented wristshots. There is no Patek Philippe in the documented public record on the same scale as Lionel Messi's well-photographed Patek collection, and that's part of what makes Neymar's wardrobe read as Richard Mille-led rather than evenly split across the holy trinity.
Neymar, Brazil, and the 2026 World Cup
On May 18, 2026, Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in Brazil's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup (FIFA, ESPN, Al Jazeera). He had not played for Brazil since October 2023, when a knee injury against Uruguay ended his season, and his return to form at boyhood club Santos was one of the storylines of Ancelotti's early tenure as Brazil's first non-Brazilian head coach.
This is Neymar's fourth FIFA World Cup at age 34, after 2014, 2018, and 2022. The Richard Mille pieces and the Batman GMT remain part of the visual record of his career, and a tournament window typically adds to it.
Ancelotti's contract reportedly runs through the 2030 World Cup, so the Brazil rebuild and squad selection patterns are being set up for the long term, not just for 2026. That is the broader context for any decision on Neymar's role.
From a watch standpoint, the World Cup window matters because national-team windows reliably produce two kinds of wristshots: arrival photos at the team hotel and post-match mixed-zone interviews. Both situations have generated documented Neymar wristshots in past tournaments. The Batman GMT is his documented press-event watch in The Sun's coverage, while his Richard Mille appearances are documented at club and personal events. We will update this article with anything documented from the tournament cycle. For the full Brazil squad picture, see Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad and the watches. The full tournament picture is in our complete 2026 World Cup watches guide.
Sources: the-sun.com for documentation of Neymar's Richard Mille and Rolex appearances and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak yellow gold sighting at his April 2023 baby reveal. Neymar was named in Brazil's 26-man 2026 World Cup squad on May 18, 2026 (confirmed via FIFA, ESPN, and Al Jazeera). Retail pricing reflects brand MSRP at the time of release; secondary market pricing varies by condition, year, and dealer. Investment and value commentary in this article reflects industry experience and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What watches does Neymar wear?
Neymar's documented pieces include the Richard Mille RM 68-01 Tourbillon Cyril Kongo ($685K, 30 pieces), the Richard Mille RM 052 Skull Tourbillon (~£1.6M est. value, 21 pieces), an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in yellow gold with the tapisserie dial, and a Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" he favors for press conferences (the specific reference, legacy 116710BLNR or current 126710BLNR, varies across coverage).
What is Neymar's most expensive watch?
The Richard Mille RM 052 Skull Tourbillon, with only 21 pieces produced and a titanium example The Sun valued at around £1.6 million (launch retail in titanium was roughly $640,000 to $700,000). The RM 68-01 Cyril Kongo sits alongside it at $685,000 retail with 30 pieces made. Both are tourbillon-driven limited editions documented as his by sources including The Sun.
What is the Richard Mille RM 68-01 Cyril Kongo?
A Richard Mille tourbillon collaboration with French graffiti artist Cyril Kongo, featuring hand-painted spray-paint elements applied to the movement bridges. Retail was $685,000 and production was limited to 30 pieces worldwide. Neymar is one of the documented owners per Superwatchman and The Sun.
Does Neymar wear Patek Philippe?
Not in any documented way on the scale of his Richard Mille, Rolex, and Audemars Piguet appearances. Neymar's photographed wrist reads as Richard Mille-led, with the Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" for press obligations and a yellow gold Royal Oak for occasion wear. There is no Patek in his public record comparable to Lionel Messi's well-photographed Patek collection.
Is Neymar playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. On May 18, 2026, head coach Carlo Ancelotti named Neymar in Brazil's 26-man World Cup squad (FIFA, ESPN, Al Jazeera). He had not played for Brazil since October 2023 because of a knee injury, returning to form at Santos. This is his fourth World Cup at age 34, after 2014, 2018, and 2022.
What watch does Neymar wear to press conferences?
Per The Sun, his go-to press-conference watch is a Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman." The specific reference (legacy 116710BLNR or current 126710BLNR) varies across coverage.