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*Source: https://lakersdaily.com/lebron-james-admits-cherry-picking-1st-half-upcoming-season/
In this, our 51st installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by top NBA players . What kind of watches are they wearing?
So, let's start tipping off!!
Kevin Durant
*Source: https://www.glusea.com/kevin-durant-net-worth/
Kevin Durant is one of the NBA's best scorers and there is no one to compare him to.
Despite his height of 208cm, he has an exceptional shooting sense, and his shooting range, shooting power, and speed are unmatched in the NBA world. Despite his height, he easily shoots from the outside, and his three-point success rate is one of the best in the league at 38.1%! It is almost impossible to stop Durant's quick release shots, and he also has the handling ability to grab rebounds, push them with his dribble, and even make the game. He is truly an "all-rounder" star player, and in the 2012-13 season, he recorded 25 points or more in 41 consecutive games. This is the third-highest record in history, surpassing Michael Jordan's 40 consecutive games record.
The watch that Durant wears is
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Tourbillon Extra-Thin"
"Ref. 26510OR.OO.1220OR.01"
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClJIwc8It_C/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak/26510OR.OO.1220OR.01.htm
This elegant watch uses 18K pink gold for the case and bracelet, and the case is only 8.85mm thick, making it extremely comfortable to wear. The combination of the Petit Tapisserie blue dial and pink gold gives it an indescribable sense of luxury. The movement is equipped with the Cal.2924, a manual winding tourbillon with a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. The power reserve display can be seen at the 10 o'clock position through the see-through back. It is a watch that has been painstakingly crafted with advanced techniques down to the smallest details, and you can feel that it is a special model.
James Harden
*Source: https://www.si.com/nba/2022/04/26/james-harden-76ers-raptors-nba-playoffs
James Harden is affectionately known as "The Beard."
Harden is said to be one of the best shooting guards in NBA history, boasting one of the best scoring abilities of all time. He achieved the first ever 60-point triple-double on January 30, 2018. *A triple-double is when you record double digits in three of the following items: points, assists, rebounds, blocks, and steals. His records of 60 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds proved just how long Harden controlled the ball during a game, and astonished the world!
The watch that Harden wears is
[Patek Philippe]
"Nautilus"
" Ref.5980/1R "
*Source: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/nautilus/5980-1R-001
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDPZHm7huMa/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
This rare model, which is rarely seen on the market, was designed by the genius designer Gerald Genta. The gorgeous combination of 18KRG (rose gold) and black gradient dial features a dual sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position that simultaneously displays a 60-minute counter and a 12-hour counter, and the fully in-house manufactured chronograph movement, Cal. CH28-520, boasts a power reserve of approximately 55 hours.
Harden also has another watch!
[Patek Philippe]
"Aquanaut"
"Ref.5968G "
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgQ5d31jOT4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
*Source: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/aquanaut/5968G-010
This Aquanaut chronograph model, which continues to lead the popularity of luxury sports watches along with the Nautilus, was released in 2021 and is a homage to the original Nautilus model (released in 1976), which is popularly nicknamed "Jumbo". The dial and tropical band feature the popular khaki green, and the elegant white gold case is a perfect match. The flyback chronograph function allows the chronograph second hand to be instantly reset to zero and restarted when the reset button is pressed without pressing the stop button while the chronograph is running.
Russell Westbrook
*Source: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/01/russell-westbrook-oklahoma-city-thunder-milwaukee-discount-double-check-aaron-rodgers-packers-video
Russell Westbrook captivates fans with his eccentric fashion sense and bright personality.
Westbrook is one of the few players who has been with the Oklahoma City Thunder since his rookie year. He has exceptional physical ability and hot energy, and is an ultimate player who excels in scoring, assists, and rebounding among NBA guards. In the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, he became the first player in history to average a triple-double for two consecutive years. There are countless fans whose hearts will be excited just by watching him play.
The watch that Westbrook is wearing is
[Patek Philippe]
"Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph"
" Ref.5990/1A"
*Source: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/nautilus/5990-1A-011#&gid=1&pid=9
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbW8OzeopuT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
The combination of the black gradient dial and stainless steel case gives this watch a refreshing impression, and it is a complication model equipped with a dual time zone and chronograph, giving it a luxurious feel despite being a sports watch. By simply pressing the push button on the left side of the case, the hour hand that normally moves together can be adjusted in one-hour increments, and the technological ability that makes this complex mechanism easy to operate is truly worthy of Patek Philippe. The skeleton hand (bottom) allows you to read the time of your departure point, and the luminous hand (top) allows you to read the local time. It also has two day/night windows at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, making it a special watch packed with high technology.
Westbrook also has another watch!
[Rolex]
"Sky-Dweller"
"Ref.326934 "
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CasnWFMLCXv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
The Sky-Dweller, designed for people who travel the world, is popular as one of the few Rolex models equipped with a complex mechanism that displays two time zones at the same time and also features an annual calendar mechanism. It is an excellent model that allows you to instantly grasp the month, date, and time by displaying the home time on a 24-hour subdial and reading each month in a small window on the outer circumference of the dial. The first fully in-house movement since the Yacht-Master II, the Cal. 9001, boasts a 72-hour power reserve, and the combination of a white gold fluted bezel and a refreshing blue dial makes it a watch that is full of the luxury that is characteristic of Rolex.
LeBron James
*Source: https://lakeshowlife.com/2020/01/17/los-angeles-lakers-time-lebron-james-consider-load-management/
LeBron James is a living legend who needs no introduction.
LeBron broke the NBA's all-time scoring record of 38,387 points, held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, for the first time in 33 years. Before he ends his career, LeBron has one "definite" plan: to play with his son Bronny in the NBA. He dreams of playing together in the NBA, the world's top league... What a wonderful plan!
What watch does LeBron wear?
[Patek Philippe]
"Aquanaut Travel Time"
" Ref.5164R-001"
*Source: https://www.patek.com/en/collection/aquanaut/5164R-001#&gid=1&pid=2
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceo56VepFtr/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
The Aquanaut, a popular luxury sports model second only to the Nautilus, is equipped with a travel time mechanism, making it a highly versatile watch with two day/night display windows, one for the departure point and one for the local area. Inspired by the Nautilus, the rounded octagonal case is combined with a tropical band made of high-tech composite material that is waterproof, towing-resistant, and UV-resistant, creating a sporty yet luxurious design.
LeBron also has another watch!
[Patek Philippe]
"Nautilus"
"Ref.5711/1A-018 "
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoK4Y-5piE5/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
*Source: https://monochrome-watches.com/phillips-sells-the-first-patek-philippe-nautilus-5711-1a-018-tiffany-for-usd-6-5-million/
This eye-catching Tiffany blue model was produced to celebrate the 170th anniversary of the partnership between Patek Philippe and Tiffany, and is limited to 170 pieces worldwide. It is still fresh in our memory that it was sold at the Phillips Auction in December 2021 for the astonishing price of $6,503,500. By the way, this is about 734,895,500 yen in Japanese yen! (1 dollar = 113.4 yen) It's a little difficult to understand... (laughs) The sapphire crystal case back is engraved with the words "170th ANNIVERSARY 1851 - 2021 TIFFANY & Co - PATEK PHILIPPE", and it is a "super" popular model that is highly acclaimed among the many Tiffany collaboration models, and is coveted by collectors.
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