On the Wrist of Top Players: The Tennis Edition
Carlos Alcaraz - Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126518LN
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 126518LN in 18k yellow gold with a turquoise blue lacquer dial, around 40mm with a black ceramic tachymeter bezel, is the modern Daytona at its most striking. The self-winding Calibre 4131 drives crisp sub-dials against the turquoise dial, a bold, sun-drenched combination made iconic by Carlos Alcaraz on and off the court. Yellow gold racing heritage, reinterpreted with contemporary sharpness. Market range 80,000 to 120,000 euro and up.
Tommy Paul - De Bethune DB28xs Steel Wheels
The De Bethune DB28xs Steel Wheels, 39mm in polished grade 5 titanium with patented floating lugs and the crown at 12 o'clock. The openworked dial exposes the blued-titanium balance wheel and hand-finished bridges in full, independent watchmaking worn without apology. Tommy Paul's choice. Retail CHF 82,000.
Andrea Vavassori - Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport
The Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport (ref. GC2.0-TX-TN-01), 39mm in polished grade 5 titanium at just 8.7mm thin, designed by Gérald Genta's own hand and built to be worn on court. The sunburst Royal Blue dial has the crown repositioned to the left so it never catches your wrist mid-rally. Tested on ATP players, 5G shock-resistant, 50 grams total. Hard court heritage, Geneva finishing. Retail 16,000 euro.