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Year after year, Rafael Nadal makes a new entry in the tennis history books at the French Open. The 12-time winner from Paris not only sets records with his titles, but also with his watches.
Every year, a new jewel from Swiss luxury brand Richard Mille shines on the left-hander’s left wrist. This year’s model is officially called the “RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal” and costs one million US dollars. The watch, of which only 50 are produced, beats the 2019 version by a good $ 200,000 and is probably the most expensive watch ever worn on tennis courts. Rolex’s Rogers Federer models are almost bargains with a maximum of $ 35,000.
The tennis star and Les Breuleux-based Swiss watch factory JU celebrate the 10th anniversary of their partnership with the million. Nadal still wasn’t sure if he should wear a watch on the court. “At first it was a small adjustment, we had to work closely to adapt everything to my wrist,” Nadal told the Wall Street Journal. “It’s like having nothing on. It became part of my skin. ”It also helps that the watch is made from 90 percent titanium and weighs only 30 grams.
Tennis watch
The Jurassic also came up with something in terms of design: thanks to a wafer-thin steel cable, the upper part resembles a tennis racket with strings and the color of the bracelet is coordinated with the light blue bib of the number 2 in the world.
One can only hope that Nadal will pay more attention to the expensive part than in the past: a Richard Mille watch has already been stolen, and he is said to have lost another in the wardrobe, where a player found it. (cmü)
