Cristiano Ronaldo given unique $1.3m watch as part of collaboration with luxury designers Jacob & Co – with offerings in CR7 collection worth up to $160,000

The relationship between Ronaldo and Jacob & Co founder, Jacob Arabo, has grown over the course of a 20-year partnership. They have now worked together to deliver a high-end collection that features two special designs – the Flight of CR7 and the Heart of CR7.

The models include images of Ronaldo in iconic poses from his remarkable career, with his legendary No.7 printed in gold on the sapphire crystal case back. The Al-Nassr striker has also seen his signature worked into the design.

Ronaldo, who is famed for his glamorous lifestyle, has said of collaborating with leaders in the luxury jewellery industry: “I've always dreamed of having my own watch collection. The @jacobandco Flight of CR7 & the Heart of CR7 takes inspiration from some of my most iconic moments on the field. I hope you like them as much as I do.”

Only 999 pieces of the limited edition range have been made, making them even more appealing to watch collectors and Ronaldo fans around the world. They do not come cheap, however – with prices ranging from $29,000 to $160,000.

Even those figures are dwarfed by the reported value of a unique piece gifted to Ronaldo by Jacob Arabo, with a special Twin Turbo Furious Baguette watch said to be worth $1.3m. CR7 could easily have afforded to purchase said gift as he remains the highest-earning athlete on the planet.