Good evening everyone.
*Source: https://www.besoccer.com/new/robben-ready-to-play-a-key-role-29-8-17
In this 68th installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by former Dutch national team players, Part 2. What kind of watches are they wearing?
So let's kick off right away!
Arjen Robpen
*Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/01/29/soccer/j-league/fc-tokyo-expresses-interest-acquiring-bayern-munichs-arjen-robben/
Arjen Robpen is a genius dribbler born in the Netherlands.
Robben, who is also known as the "best dribbler in the history of the Netherlands", cuts through the pitch with his lightning-fast dribbles and his powerful cuts and unstoppable curved shots. His foot speed is on another level, reaching a maximum speed of 37km/h and running 100m in about 10.28 seconds.
The watch that Robben is wearing is
[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Michael Schumacher"
"Ref.26568OM.OO.A004CA.01"
*Source: https://www.my-watchsite.com/royal-oak-offshore/4103-chronographe-royal-oak-offshore-michael-schumacher-edition-limitee.html *Source: https://watchpaparazzi.com/spotted.php?id=1f6fbc3e-2c69-4f28-9f66-2a1180ae1b4e&newload
This watch, with its impressive heavy design of 18KPG (pink gold) case and titanium bezel, is a collaboration model with F1 driver Michael Schumacher, known as the "Emperor" for his legendary strength, and is a rare model limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide. The dial is designed to resemble a racing car, and the seven red and blue stars above the tachymeter represent Schumacher's seven world championship titles. Schumacher himself was involved in the design, so this watch is full of F1 flair.
Edgar Davids
*Source: https://champions-speakers.co.uk/speaker-agent/edgar-davids
Edgar Davids, the little fighting dog.
At 170cm tall, he is small for a soccer player, but he has a strong physique like an American football player, and with his fighting spirit in defense, he chases the opposing player until he steals the ball. He wears his trademark goggles due to glaucoma, but the young soccer players who watched Davids at the time must have admired him.
The watch that Davids is wearing is
[Cartier]
"Santos de Cartier"
"Ref. W2SA0016"
*Source: https://www.haulogerie.com/post/footballers-their-watches-april-2020
*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watches/cartier-santos-medium-steel-yellow-gold-mens-watch-w2sa0016-box-card-52495/
This is the world's first wristwatch, created to meet the desire of Brazilian aviator Sir Santos-Dumont to be able to check the time while flying, and even now, more than 100 years later, it remains a popular icon of Cartier. The Roman index on the dial and the square railway minute scale drawn inside are the very design features of Cartier watches, and the case and bracelet feature the screw motif unique to the Santos. It is equipped with a "Quick Switch" function that allows you to easily change the bracelet without tools, so it is a great watch that you can use depending on your mood that day.
Johan Cruyff
*Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news/why-did-johan-cruyff-wear-number-14-a6950206.html
Johan Cruyff, the father of modern football.
The "everyone attacking, everyone defending" style practiced by the Dutch national team at the time, known as total football, is said to have become the prototype of modern soccer. Cruyff was said to be the symbol of total football. Despite playing as a midfielder or forward, he was one of the legendary players who ran all over the pitch from the back to the front row, and was able to do everything from defense to playmaking and scoring goals.
The watch that Cruyff wore was
[Rolex][Rolex]
"GMT-Master II"
"Ref.126710BLRO"
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtTaywvN3Ng/
*Source: https://nywatchlab.com/products/rolex-gmt-master-ii-jubilee-bracelet-pepsi-126710blro
Featuring a traditional two-tone red/blue bezel, this model is equally as popular as the Submariner among Rolex's sports models. Thanks to a proprietary new technology, they have succeeded in expressing the color red, which is difficult to achieve with regular ceramic materials, and this model also features a Jubilee bracelet, which is rarely used in sports models. Snijder wears the Jubilee type with ease, and it creates a luxurious look without being at all ostentatious.
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How was today's match?
This time too, we hope you will learn about the watches worn by former Dutch national team players (Part 2) and become interested in luxury watches.
So, which sportsman's watch will we focus on next time? Please wait with excitement!