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Emily12341949's original post delves into the fascinating intersection of luxury watches and elite sports, sparking a discussion on timepieces worn by athletic greats. Her initial focus on Rafael Nadal's Richard Mille highlights the technical innovations designed for peak performance. This article explores the community's diverse perspectives on athlete endorsements, the engineering behind ultra-light sports watches, and the broader implications of celebrity partnerships in haute horology.
Many sports greats like to collect different watches, even worn watches during competition. Which watch worn by sports greats made you impressed?
For me, Richard Mille worn by Rafael Nadal definitely, as this is one of the worldâs lightest tourbillon. So that players can wear a watch that is as light as possible while playing matches.
...the players are paid millions to wear them, that is all that matters.
The Nadal-RM collaborations are to me the most impressive, and the one you chose to post a picture of specifically happens to be my most favorite . Thanks, Filip
But if I had to stick to Richard Mille and one of its ambassadors, then let me go all in with this football player!đ Odell Beckham, who received lots of attention for wearing a RM during a 2019 game
but when a collaboration yields something truly hyper-specific, at the highest-end of horology (like the Nadal-RM watches), I feel that there is plenty enough substance (both technical and design) to make the effort worthwhile without any cynicism! I had no idea about the O. Beckham collab and story! Cheers, Filip
However, I generally just canât find it appealing at a high level. It actually seems common, quite reasonably, for the top brands in several areas not to have these reps/ambassadors (Patek for watches, Ferrari for cars, I believe also Hermès for accessories/lifestyle, etc.)... Arguably mine is a âPuristâ approach, but Iâm genuinely unmoved by what all of these âgreatsâ (some truly so in their field!) would wearđ Cheers.
I ooze PR and nothing else. It is so "bold" to such level that not only it turns me off, but I also don't "trust" the story of reliability they are trying to demonstrate and make me sceptic of its true handling on the field. I do like a real man's watch on a sportsman wrist when you really see it on a normal life photos. Having said that, I'm "on the list" for the Titanium Yacht Master worn by Ben Ainslie , that would fit me perfectly. Yes, I know its not available, but made sure my AD knows I'm
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