"Sports Column #81" "Watch & Tennis" [Watches worn by top tennis players]

*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvDAuYNK1Dv/?img_index=1

This popular model, which uses meteorite, a natural stone, on the dial, was suddenly added to the "Ref. 116508" and "Ref. 116518" in 2021. The bezel is made of scratch-resistant Cerachrom, and the bracelet is equipped with durable Oysterflex, so it can be used frequently. This is the first time that it has been used on a yellow gold "Daytona", but it was discontinued in just over two years with the model change in 2023, making it an extremely rare piece.

Stan Wawrinka

*Source: https://www.yonex.com/news/tennis/wimbledon-2023-wawrinka-leads-team-yonex-stars-into-last-32/

Stan Wawrinka is known for his one-handed backhand shot, which is one of the best in the world.

Wawrinka is known as an aggressive baseliner who overwhelms his opponents with powerful strokes from the baseline. His backhand is often praised, but he is also a good all-rounder with a good forehand and volley, and has won three Grand Slams so far. He is a 38-year-old veteran, but he is one of the players we would like to see continue to play.

The watch that Wawrinka wears

[Audemars Piguet]
"Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar"
"Ref.26579CE.OO.1225CE.01"

*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdNJfcAg8c/
*Source: https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/ja/watch-collection/royal-oak/26579CE.OO.1225CE.01.html

This model has a black ceramic case and bracelet, a slate gray dial, and a black inner bezel, giving it a chic and sophisticated impression. It is a perpetual calendar model equipped with a date, day of the week, month, astronomic moon, and 52-week display function. The dial also features a leap year display, which was first developed by Audemars Piguet in 1955, making it a rare model sold exclusively at boutiques.

Jannik Sinner

*Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-italian-roman-carlos-alcaraz-novak-djokovic-b2373436.html

Jannik Sinner, Italy's next generation all-rounder.

Sinner is mentally stable enough to say that his strength is "being able to stay calm at all times," and he plays with a calmness that is hard to believe for a 22-year-old. He is not flashy or dynamic, but he is known for his energy-saving style that eliminates unnecessary movements and delivers the best performance. His technique has become more refined as he gets older, and he is one of the players we are really looking forward to seeing more of in the future.

The model worn by Sinner is

[Rolex][Rolex]
Yacht-Master 42
"Ref.226659"

*Source: https://www.rolex.com/ja/watches/yacht-master/m226659-0002
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFH_eSBldg7/

The combination of the black dial, 18KWG (white gold) case, Oysterflex and black ceramic bezel exudes a sophisticated and sophisticated feel, making this a model loved by many celebrities. The movement has been changed from the conventional "Cal.3135" to "Cal.3235", achieving a long power reserve of 70 hours, which is approximately double the previous model.

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