The world of soccer is full of personalities, and one of its most enigmatic is Sergio Ramos.
The unmatched aggressiveness of the Real Madrid captain and the Spanish national soccer team on the pitch is contrasted by their subtle nature. A family man who would rather spend time relaxing with his loved ones and their horses on the Andalusian countryside than courting paparazzi on the streets of some European celebrity venue, Ramos is a type of old school footballer.
Perhaps not surprisingly, then, Ramos avoids the eye-catching watch trends pursued by other top soccer players and enters one of the La Liga’s hottest games with a sleek, outdated watch.
Over the weekend, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0, a winning penalty pinned by Ramos himself. Real Madrid v Athletic de Bilbao is one of the toughest rivalries in La Liga, the games played bitterly are a reflection of (one of many) regional rivalries in Spain.
Upon entering the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao before Sunday’s game, Ramos was seen wearing a 10,800 AUD / 7,500 USD Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust 41 – an impeccable choice in watches.
DateJust is a historical model that has been worn by sports heroes, political leaders, and celebrities. Roger Federer, Paul Newman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Michael Jordan, Winston Churchill, Harrison Ford, even the Dalai Lama … The list goes on.
On the wrist, and a close-up.
The 41 is the largest size DateJust is available, and the Ramos model in corrosion-resistant Oystersteel features a smooth bezel and a beautiful dark rhodium dial with a sunray finish. It’s a timeless and infinitely versatile look that will look just as good in a suit as it does in your pregame sportswear.
Classy movement, Ramos.
