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Left-handed Rafael Nadal always wears his trusty Richard Mille watch on his right wrist, even while playing.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal is about to tie Roger Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles if he can defeat Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s French Open final; is the betting favorite. Nadal did not drop a set in his first six games at Roland Garros, all of which he played with a Richard Mille watch on his wrist that sells for $ 1.05 million. Nadal is the rare professional who races with the clock.
Richard Mille launched the RM 27-04 watch last month to mark the 10th anniversary of his association with great tennis. The watch weighs a mere 30 grams or an ounce including the strap and is listed as the lightest tourbillon in the world. Nadal says his Richard Mille watch is like a “second skin” to him.
The Swiss watch brand says that the RM 27-04 construction was inspired by the same principles “as the strings of a tennis racket.” It is a limited edition of only 50 watches. Nadal’s final opponent, Djokovic, is affiliated with Seiko, though he waits until after games to get on his guard like most players. Seiko’s Novak Djokovic Astron GPS Solar retails for about $ 3,000 with 1,500 of the limited edition made.
“Inspired by the same principle as the strings of a tennis racket” is how Richard Mille invoices his … [+]
Nadal and Richard Mille have a long history of wearing expensive watches while he plays. He won his 10th French Open in 2017 with a $ 750,000 Richard Mille on his wrist; Nadal prepares for his 13th French Open on Sunday. Nadal’s US Open title last year featured a $ 725,000 watch.
Richard Mille focuses much of his sporting endorsements on the world of auto racing, but he also partners with golfer Bubba Watson, soccer star Didier Drogba, and sprinter Yohan Blake. Actors Margot Robbie and John Malkovich, as well as musician Pharrell Williams, are other famous sponsors.
Nadal was ranked 27th this year on the Forbes list of the world’s highest paid athletes with $ 40 million in the 12 months ending June 1. In addition to his $ 14 million in prize money, he has earned an estimated $ 26 million off the court since the appearance. rates and sponsorships with Nike
