Floyd Mayweather, Serena Williams or Rafael Nadal – which athlete wears the most expensive watch?
Floyd Mayweather’s cost US$18 million, Odell Beckham Jnr chooses a slightly more modest one, but more and more athletes are wearing luxury watches
Gone are the days when athletic wear only meant sweatpants and comfortable trainers. Now, high-end designers such as Stella McCartney and Versace are offering luxe activewear, and celebrity athletes are sporting fashionable attire both on and off the court or field. In its July/August 2019 magazine, Sports Illustrated even honoured the 50 most stylish athletes in the business.
Another way athletes are looking runway ready during competition is by the sophisticated watches they wear. They like to show their individuality and fashion sense by being selective of the watches they choose. From tennis players to American football stars, plenty of athletes believe these timepieces also offer good luck during competitions. Here are a few notable examples.
Floyd Mayweather, boxing
With good reason, too. The watch is made with 260 carats of emerald-cut diamonds styled in an inverted pyramid. The diamonds are then set in an 18-karat white gold case and bracelet.
Rafael Nadal, tennis
The watch, which Nadal helped design, is strong enough to withstand the force of his swing thanks to ultralight Quartz TPT and features a bold red-and-yellow case inspired by the flag of Spain. Since Nadal is a brand ambassador, Mille insists he wear the watch during games (not that it’s too much of a hardship).
Paul Pogba, soccer
