Neymar has once again grabbed attention away from the football pitch after adding another ultra-rare luxury watch to his already remarkable collection. The Brazilian superstar recently purchased the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon & Tiger, a timepiece valued at nearly $1 million, further strengthening his reputation as one of the world’s biggest celebrity watch collectors.The purchase came during Neymar’s visit to Jacob & Co.’s New York boutique ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The latest addition joins a collection filled with rare Richard Mille, Rolex and Jacob & Co. creations, making his personal watch collection one of the most impressive owned by any athlete.
Neymar’s latest Jacob & Co. masterpiece highlights his extraordinary luxury watch collection
Neymar has never hidden his passion for luxury watches. Throughout his career, the Brazil international has regularly been seen wearing some of the rarest and most expensive timepieces in the world. His newest purchase, however, may be one of the most spectacular yet.The football star recently selected the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon & Tiger during a visit to the company’s flagship boutique in New York. The watch carries a price tag of nearly $1 million and combines advanced watchmaking with artistic craftsmanship.Made from 18K white gold, the Astronomia Dragon & Tiger is decorated with 286 baguette-cut diamonds that cover much of the case and dial. At the center of the watch sit hand-crafted dragon and tiger sculptures. The two figures symbolize strength, courage, balance and wisdom. Rotating sapphire and emerald elements complete the design, turning the watch into a moving work of art instead of a traditional timepiece.Jacob & Co. shared images of Neymar’s visit on social media, revealing that the Brazilian personally chose the watch before returning to football’s biggest international tournament. Alongside the timepiece, he also selected several high-end jewelry pieces from the luxury brand.The latest purchase continues Neymar’s long association with Jacob & Co. Over the years, he has frequently worn the brand’s most exclusive creations during public appearances and special events.One of the standout pieces in his collection is the Richard Mille RM 68-01 Tourbillon Cyril Kongo. Limited to only 30 examples worldwide, the colorful masterpiece was created in collaboration with French artist Cyril Kongo and is valued at around $2.8 million.Neymar also owns the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon, inspired by the famous hypercar. The watch contains a miniature working engine with moving pistons and is regarded as one of the most technically advanced watches ever produced.Rolex also plays a major role in Neymar’s collection. Among his favorites are the Rolex Daytona “Eye of the Tiger,” the Rolex Daytona Platona, the Rolex Day-Date, the Rolex GMT-Master II, the Rolex Pearlmaster and the Rolex Daytona “John Mayer”. Several of these models feature rare gemstones and are available only in limited numbers.According to various reports, Neymar’s watch collection is now worth millions of dollars, making it one of the finest private collections owned by an active athlete.While fans continue to admire his performances on the field, Neymar’s passion for luxury watches remains equally impressive.