"Sports Column #74" "Watch & Soccer" [Watches worn by former German national team players Part 2]

*Source: https://www.montredo.com/masterful-the-watches-of-the-fc-bayern-munich-stars/
*Source: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2020/important-watches-featuring-masterworks-of-time/paul-newman-daytona-ref-6239-stainless-steel

This is the first generation of hand-wound Daytona, manufactured from around 1963 to 1970, and is a highly popular model coveted by collectors, featuring an exotic dial favored by the late Hollywood actor and racer Paul Newman. The main features of the Paul Newman dial are the addition of square dots to the tips of the bar-type indexes on the sub-dial, and the fact that the outer periphery of the dial is lowered by one notch and has the same three-dimensional cube-shaped indexes as the square dots on the sub-dial.

Bastian Schweinsteiger (player)

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Bastian Schweinsteiger is known for his sharp breakthroughs and mid-range shots.

Schweinsteiger is a skilled mid-range shot player who excels at dribbling and has excellent passing ability, changing the flow of a match with his eye-opening, sharp killer passes. He boasts world-class kicking accuracy and was in charge of free kicks for both his club team and the national team.

The watch that Schweinsteiger was wearing was

[IWC] "Portugieser" "Ref. IW504401"

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This watch features a beautiful tourbillon boldly placed at the 12 o'clock position, and the combination of the chic gray dial and platinum case creates an elegant atmosphere. The power reserve counter at the 3 o'clock position and the date display at the 9 o'clock position are perfectly balanced. The beautiful in-house movement can be seen through the sapphire case back.

Schweinsteiger owned multiple titles, so we'd like to introduce another one here.

[Patek Philippe] "Grand Complication" "Ref. 5270R-001"

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The combination of a refreshing white dial and an 18KRG (rose gold) case gives this watch an elegant impression, making it the pinnacle of Patek Philippe's Grand Complications models. The small window at 8 o'clock displays the day and night indicator, and the small window at 4 o'clock displays the leap year cycle. The see-through back allows you to see Patek Philippe's first fully in-house developed and manufactured hand-wound movement, Cal. CH29-535PSQ.

Lothar Matthaus

*Source: https://sportmob.com/en/article/963035-facts-about-lothar-matthaus-the-midfield-engine

Lothar Matthaus, nicknamed "Iron Man."

Matthäus was also known as the "ace killer" because, as a defensive midfielder, he nipped the opponent's attacks in the bud and shut down all of the opponent's aces. He holds the record for the most World Cup appearances as a field player, an amazing five times! The World Cup is held once every four years, so he was at the forefront for 20 years. It can be said that he was a player worthy of the name "Iron Man."

The watch that Matthäus is wearing is

[Rolex] "Daytona" "Ref. 116500LN"

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*Source: https://www.watchguys.com/pages/rolex-daytona-black-116500ln-price

This model, which has evolved from a stainless steel bezel to a highly corrosion-resistant and scratch-resistant Cerachrom bezel and has a more manly design, was discontinued when a new model was announced at "Watches and Wonders 2023" held in March 2023. Due to its high popularity, it is no exaggeration to say that it is currently the most talked-about model in the luxury watch world. If you are considering purchasing one, now may be the time!

summary

How was today's match?

This time too, we hope you will learn about the watches worn by former German 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!