Along with the prestigious Ballon d'Or, Karim Benzema received a number of gifts in Paris. After being named the best player in the world in 2022, the French striker was given a special gift. A watch by the Purnell watch company that is incalculably valuable and is exclusively owned by the player.

The exclusive Purnell watch that Karim Benzema already owns has 18k rose gold hands, hour markers, and a miniature ball. There is only one piece in the entire world, so its worth is immeasurable. Its value would be uncertain if it were to be auctioned, for instance. In a fictitious auction, the opening bid for this priceless watch might be 1,500,000 euros.

Purnell has been the official sponsor of the Ballon d'Or since last season.

"Inspired by performance, precision and mechanical dexterity, Purnell is redoubling its philosophy of bringing more future than past to watchmaking. Since its founding in 2020, Purnell has made its mark on the contemporary haute horlogerie scene. 

"Official partner of the Ballon d'Or since 2021, watchmaking house Purnell is proud to reveal the unique timepiece that will be awarded to the respective winners of the 66th edition of the 2022 men's and women's Ballon d'Or.

"Purnell represents the best, the latest in the watch industry and could only join his name to the best players, the Ballon d'Or winners," said Purnell CEO Maurizio Mazzocchi.

The unique piece of the Purnell Ballon d'Or 2022 is placed in a spectacular 48 mm case, with an 18-carat rose gold soccer ball engraved with the Ballon d'Or hallmark, encapsulated by a flying tourbillon, making a complete rotation in 30 seconds.