6 Exquisite luxury watches spotted at Wimbledon 2023
A perfect match
ICYMI, Wimbledon—the world’s oldest tennis tournament—has been underway at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since June 26, with the final matches taking place this weekend. And, of course, with the prestigious championship comes a distinguished list of attendees decked out in elegant attires and fancy timepieces. From the Tudor Black Bay to the Bulgari Aluminium Match Point, read on to discover the watches we’ve spotted at the Grand Slam.
David Beckham
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Three days into the tournament, Beckham was spotted sporting the Tudor Black Bay 58 18K that complemented his Ralph Lauren beige hand-tailored wool suit jacket and geometric-print silk shantung tie. A closer inspection reveals a matte green bezel that accentuates the green dial and gold-plated markings and numerals.
Charles Leclerc
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Fresh off Silverstone, the Formula One driver slipped into a matching striped suit and topped off the refined ensemble with the Richard Mille RM 72-01 Flyback Chronograph. This timepiece is unique in that the chronograph functions are separated, yet have no impact on the rate of the basic movement when the chronograph is running.
Donna Vekić
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If you haven’t heard, the Croatian tennis player is the ambassador of FP Journe so it’s only fitting for her to wear the Elegante 40mm from the House’s first ladies collection. The gorgeous wristwatch is embellished with two rows of diamonds and comes with a powder rose strap that exudes feminine elegance.
Tommy Paul
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On the first day of the competition, the rising American tennis player sported the De Bethune DB28 LTC, which features a green guilloché brass dial with a gold-toned titanium tennis ball at the 12 o’clock position. Additionally, the white Arabic numerals and miniature tennis courts on the purple titanium hours ring add to its allure.
Hubert Hurkacz
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In a match versus Djokovic, Hurkacz donned the Gerald Charles GC Sports Grass, which pays homage to tennis surfaces, specifically grass, via its textured dial. Despite intense impacts during the battle, the watch endured due to its sturdy case and shock-resistant ultra-thin movement.
Andrey Rublev
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Rublev was seen donning the Bulgari Aluminium Match Point Edition 103854 while playing against Max Purcell on the first day of the competition. Aside from the left-hand crown, this limited-edition piece boasts the famous aluminium case with a dark green rubber bezel and a Velcro bracelet that accentuates the white dial.
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