From Donnarumma’s incredibly sought after Patek Nautilus to Çalhanoğlu’s Off-Catalogue Rolex watch, there are some absolute hitters in this lineup!
From Donnarumma’s incredibly sought after Patek Nautilus to Çalhanoğlu’s Off-Catalogue Rolex watch, there are some absolute hitters in this lineup!
Tomorrow night, French league champions PSG take on three-time European champions Inter Milan in the final of the UEFA Champions League. Both sides have had an incredible road to the final, highly anticipating this one to be a thrilling and exciting match.
Amongst the pair’s teams are some of the World’s greatest footballing stars who catch eyes through their dazzling footwork and elegant plays. But here at Time4Diamonds, footballers catch our eyes for the special pieces they are seen wearing on their wrists. So, bring on this edition of Spot4Watches!
Forget the Champions League, Who Wins This Penalty Shootout Of Watches?
Ousmane Dembélé & Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph In Stainless Steel - Reference 5968A-001
Current favourite to win the Ballon D’or, Ousmane Dembélé has been caught wearing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut reference 5968A-001 with a vibrant orange strap that separates this piece from the Frenchman’s wrist. An incredibly recognisable watch, currently trading on the secondary market for over double the retail price!
Gianluigi Donnarumma & Patek Philippe Nautilus In Stainless Steel - Reference 5711/1A-010
The Italian shotstopper is one of the main reasons as to why PSG reached the UEFA Champions League final. Here we see Donnarumma wear one of the most iconic Patek Philippe watches to ever be produced - the Nautilus 5711/1A-001! This highly sought after piece was discontinued in 2021 due to various reasons, the main one being an uncontrollable demand.
Achraf Hakimi & Rolex Daytona In White Gold - Reference 126519LN
The pacey and experienced right-back, Achraf Hakimi has been spotted wearing the Rolex Daytona reference 126519LN in white gold, worn comfortably with Rolex’s Oysterflex bracelet. Additionally, this piece that Hakimi is wearing features an incredibly rare meteorite dial which is one of the most admirable dials created and produced from Rolex. Rolex’s meteorite dials are an exemplary example of the brand’s excellent craftsmanship as these dials are made from a slice of the Gibeon meteorite and formed into one of the finest dials in the horological world.
Nuno Mendes & Rolex Submariner In Stainless Steel & Yellow Gold - Reference 126613LN
On the opposite side of Achraf Hakimi is Nuno Mendes who is boldly wearing a two tone Submariner reference 126613LN. It may be assumed that this is a Rolex Sea-Dweller reference 126603 due to both models having the exact same configuration. Case sizes are always difficult to interpret because of camera angles but how do we know it is a Rolex Submariner? Examining closely, we can see the model’s name on the dial is coloured white meaning it is a Submariner model as the Sea-Dweller’s name is coloured gold.
Gonçalo Ramos & Rolex Datejust 41 In White Gold & Stainless Steel With Diamond-Set Dial - Reference 126334
Talented and promising attacker Gonçalo Ramos, was spotted wearing one of Rolex’s most simple yet effective models - the Datejust 41 Rolesor. Rolesor is Rolex’s patented term combining the brand’s name Rolex and “or” which is French for gold. The combination of metals incorporated into this Datejust 41 model is white gold and stainless steel featuring a black dial with diamond-set hour markers, fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet.
Marcus Thuram & Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Skeleton” Double Balance Wheel Openworked In Rose Gold - Reference 15407OR.OO.1220OR.01
One of Inter’s goalscorers against Barcelona, Marcus Thuram was seen wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Skeleton” reference 15407OR. This piece faced a shocking discontinuation at the beginning of the year and what was already an extremely sought after model became heightened when news erupted that Audemars Piguet was removing this Royal Oak “Skeleton” off their catalogue.
Hakan Çalhanoğlu & Rolex Yacht-Master 40 “Cotton Candy” In White Gold - Reference 126679SABR
Experienced midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu was spotted rocking an off-catalogue Rolex Yacht-Master 40 which has the nickname “Cotton Candy” due to the diamond and gemstone-set bezel. There are a combination of blue and purple sapphires along with diamonds set into the white gold bezel, in fact there are 40 stones set into this limited and rare Rolex watch. Not only are there gemstones set into the bezel, but also a pavé diamond dial which adds to the beautiful aesthetic of this piece. To acquire an off-catalogue Rolex model, you have to be one of Rolex’s VIP clientele with a rich history of spending.
Lautaro Martinez & Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph In White Gold - Reference 5968G-010
Argentinian centre-forward Lautaro Martinez was recently seen wearing the sporty Patek Philippe Aquanaut in white gold with a khaki green dial and rubber strap. Similar to Dembélé’s Aquanaut 5968A, this 5198G is highly recognisable due to the distinctive colour and is one of the most sought after Aquanaut models.
Marko Arnautović & Richard Mille Automatic Winding Rafael Nadal In White Quartz TPT® and Carbon TPT® - Reference RM-35-03
Marko Arnautović was caught wearing a sought after Richard Mille piece, the RM35-03 Rafael Nadal which, as you may have guessed, was created by the brand for their ambassador and tennis legend, Rafael Nadal. The RM35-03 consists of all the features and qualities that align with a Richard Mille watch: the lightweight carbon case, famous tonneau-shaped case and skeletonised dial but the special part about this watch is Richard Mille’s patented butterfly rotor.
Davide Frattesi & Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Pink” In Stainless Steel - Reference M79360N-0019
The man whose goal got Inter Milan into the final against Barcelona, Davide Frattesi was spotted wearing a Tudor Black Bay Chrono with a striking pink dial. This model was given the name “Flamingo” due to the dial colour and this year, Tudor dropped a different edition of this watch featuring a turquoise dial. This “Pink” edition was released last year when Tudor became the official timekeeper of Inter Miami in which the club colour is pink.
