Hello everyone! This is Urakabe!!
The "Sports Column" that I have been assigned to will focus on various sports such as soccer, baseball, and basketball, and I would like to present it along with watches.
The first installment of this honorable series is a soccer column: We will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by Real Madrid players! What kind of watches do the Madrid players wear? It's exciting!
So, let's get started. Let's kick off!!!
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois joined Real Madrid in 2018. He struggled with poor performance immediately after joining the team, and was criticized by fans. However, he improved from the following season, and his performance was enough to earn him the position of an immovable guardian angel, including keeping a clean sheet for a total of 533 minutes in five official matches.
The recent 2018 Russia World Cup match between Japan and Belgium saw Belgium score a comeback goal in the dying seconds of the game, resulting in a disappointing 2-3 defeat for Japan. However, if Courtois had not made a string of big saves, Japan would have lost 2-3. He is also a key player in creating a bitter memory for the Japanese players.
The watch that Courtois wears is
[Rolex] "Daytona" "Ref. 116518LN"
The champagne-colored Daytona Ref. 116518LN was introduced at Baselworld in 2017. The combination of the champagne-colored dial and the black bezel and chronograph gives this watch a luxurious feel, reminiscent of the hand-wound Daytona Ref. 6263/8 of the past.
Defender Marcelo
Marcelo is one of the indispensable players for Real Madrid. Although he is a defender, he has overwhelming technique and often excites the crowd with his plays that go beyond imagination. In addition to his technique, he also has speed, and can dribble from his own half to the opponent's goal. In addition, the shots he unleashes with his left foot, his dominant foot, are extremely powerful.
By the way, in a friendly match against the Japanese national team in 2017, he shook the net with a powerful mid-range shot. And he did it with his right foot, which is not his dominant foot. (laughs)
The watch that Marcelo wears is
[Chopard] "Alpine Eagle Large" "Ref. 298600-3001"
It seems that he owns several watches, but the one he picked this time is the Chopard Alpine Eagle Large. It features a galvanic-processed Aletsch blue dial. It is equipped with a Chopard movement certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute.
Its popularity is gradually increasing as the next generation luxury sports watch, and expectations are high for it to replace the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Vacheron Constantin Overseas, both of which have skyrocketed in price!
We are handling more and more of this watch in our store, but it seems to sell out quickly. I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens next! I own a lot of Marcelo watches, so I'm thinking of doing a separate Marcelo feature! (laughs)
Midfielder Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos is good at setting up a game with his pinpoint accuracy in passing. His pass success rate is among the best in the world, and in a match against Valencia in 2016, he recorded an astounding 100% pass success rate! I think he is already the best in the world. (laughs)
He is not only skilled at passing, but also at curving, low shots, and when he is near the penalty area he is a threat who will aim for the goal if he gets the chance.
The watch that Toni Kroos wears is:
[Audemars Piguet] "Royal Oak Offshore" "Ref. 26470ST.OO.A027CA.01"
The blue dial with the "Grande Tapisserie" pattern gives a calm impression, and the rubber strap gives off a sporty vibe that is refreshing! The watch also features a heavy exterior and a beautiful movement that can be seen through the see-through back.
The orange chronograph hand is an accent, and choosing this model shows Kroos's good taste.
Midfielder Luka Modric
Luka Modric is known as the "heart of Real Madrid" and is my favorite player. To be honest, he is such an important player that if he were to leave the team now, the team's strength would drop by about 20%.
In the recent Champions League quarter-final second leg, he provided a brilliant assist that led to a dramatic comeback victory. The pass that changed the flow of the game with a single swing of his right foot can only be described as "artistic."
The watch that Modric wears is
[Rolex] "GMT Master" "Ref. 126710BLRO"
Modric owns many watches, but this time he picked the current model "GMT Master II". Many soccer players are watch lovers, and he seems to be one of them.
The use of the Jubilee bracelet, which is rarely used in Rolex sports models, not only makes the watch comfortable to wear, but also dramatically increases the sense of luxury, making it a perfect match for the elegant Modric!
I also own a lot of Modric watches, so I'm thinking of doing a separate Modric feature! It's exciting (lol)
Right wing Lucas Vazquez
Lucas Vázquez is one of Real Madrid's best side attackers. My impression of him is that he's a really good runner .
As a winger, he not only participates in attacks, but also relentlessly chases the ball holder from behind after the attack is over. This dedicated defense may be the biggest reason why Vázquez is so valued at Madrid.
What watch does Lucas Vazquez wear?
[Bulgari] "Octo Finissimo Skeleton" "102946"
The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton features a beautiful sandblasted 18K pink gold case that is just 40mm thick.
The mechanical manufacture movement visible through the skeleton dial is a spectacular impact. Not only is it a bold and original design, it also has the highest precision. The combination of the octagonal bezel design, inspired by the Basilica of Maxentius, and the transcendent mechanism is simply stunning!
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How did you like today's game?
Even if you're not interested in soccer, I'm sure you've heard of Real Madrid, so if this opportunity would help you become interested, Urakabe would be overjoyed!
In this article, I was only able to introduce five people, but there are still more athletes (and the watches they wear) that I would like to introduce, so I would like to set up another opportunity to introduce them. Or rather, please let me introduce them to you! (laughs)
If you have any teams you would like us to introduce, we would love to hear from you.
See You Next Match!!