Majesty King Mswati in traditional attire, fetchingly set up with an expensive watch. Picture: Eswatini Government/Facebook
King Mswati III of Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland) recently visited South Africa for a working visit at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s official residence in Pretoria.
The King is known to live in exclusive opulence, his wealth has previously stirred controversy because of its complete contrast to the state of living for the ordinary people of his country.
Most recently social media users have noticed King Mswati III’s stellar collection of expensive watches. There is a lot one can tell about a person from just the kind of watch they wear, especially if it's a luxury one.
Watch collection of King Mswati III
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1. Jacob and Co. ‘Brilliant Skeleton Tourbillon Ruby: Retail price: $900,000
2. Jacob and Co Billionaire Ashoka: Retail price: $3,000,000.
3. Jacob and Co Brilliant Art Deco Blue Sapphire: Retail price: $750,000. pic.twitter.com/eYu8pQ14E9
On his many public outings, King Mswati III is seen wearing not your typical ordinary watches, he has been seen in Jacob & Co Ghost Baguette Diamond timepieces, which are worth millions.
Several images show King Mswati III wearing different luxury watches such as a twin turbo Baguette, Brilliant Skeleton Tourbillion Ruby, The Grand Baguette, Mystery Tourbillion, Brillant Art Deco and Bugatti Chiron.
King Mswati wearing the Whole country's Food & wealth in one hand💔 pic.twitter.com/lrubiXDezw
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Even on his visit to South Africa, he didn’t wear an ordinary watch.
The pictures of the watches King Mswati has worn of course raised eyebrows among social media users.
Lotshe Nkomazana Hlabangane on Facebook said: “Leave the King alone. The only place in Southern Africa with very rich leaders and poor people is Zimbabwe.”
@Samanya_Mukabwe said: “This man’s watch collection is equivalent to 1% of Eswatini gdp”.
This man’s watch collection is equivalent to 1% of Eswatini gdp
— Samanya (@Samanya_Mukabwe) April 15, 2024
King Mswati III is turning 56 on April 19 and a grand celebration is expected, and who knows, maybe he’ll be gifted with another timeless collectible watch.
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