On what was predominantly a celebratory day in Liverpool city centre on Monday, the Reds commemorated their historic 20th Premier League title by showcasing the trophy before an estimated 1.5 million supporters – marking it as the largest parade in British history.
However, it seemed that no one relished the celebrations more than club captain Virgil van Dijk.
Engaging in dance, posing for photographs, and clutching the trophy as if he never intended to part with it, the individual affectionately referred to as ‘Colossus’ by the Kop was evidently in excellent spirits.
Adorned in a vintage Liverpool jacket and striking sunglasses, the 33-year-old defender was also celebrating another significant achievement: his recent contract extension, which guarantees his presence at the club he cherishes for a minimum of two additional years.
Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool from Southampton in 2018, has since racked up 319 appearances and won eight major trophies.
Yet, it wasn’t just his passion and so-called ‘aura’ that caught the attention of onlookers.
Among the more eagle-eyed in the crowd, some noticed another standout item – arguably the most luxurious of all.
Much like teammate Mohamed Salah, who was seen wearing a high-end watch during his own contract renewal, Van Dijk appeared to be flaunting an equally expensive timepiece during the open-top bus parade.
As pointed out by DaveOCKOP, the Liverpool captain was photographed wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked, a masterpiece that represents one of the most exclusive and sophisticated watches in the world