Raúl Rocha Cantú shows off Patek Philippe watch in Monaco: How much does the luxurious Aquanaut cost?
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, co-owner of Miss Universe, was filmed wearing a Patek Philippe watch in Monaco.
- The video surfaced amid reports of legal investigations against him in Mexico for organized crime, arms trafficking, and money laundering.
- The Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch is valued at approximately $49,800 USD.
Raúl Rocha Cantú, the Mexican businessman and co-owner of the Miss Universe organization, has been spotted in Monaco wearing a luxurious Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch. The sighting occurred on Boulevard des Moulins and was captured in a video shared by the Instagram account "Class of Palm Beach," which focuses on high-end fashion and accessories.
During the video, Rocha Cantú's companions were seen wearing designer clothing from brands like Brunello Cucinelli, Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, and Epsom Run footwear. The businessman himself was accompanied by a child. This display of affluence comes at a time when Mexican authorities are reportedly pursuing legal action against him.
Reports from Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) indicate that judicial warrants have been issued against Rocha Cantú. The allegations include organized crime, arms trafficking, and hydrocarbon smuggling. Furthermore, the FGR has reportedly added new arrest warrants related to illicit financial operations and money laundering.
The Patek Philippe Aquanaut watch, specifically the Reference 5167R (001) model, features an 18-karat rose gold case and a brown dial. Its official list price is $49,800 USD, though its value can exceed this amount in the secondary market due to high demand and limited production.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.