Wristcheck at Roland-Garros 2025: The Watches Making Headlines Courtside
Clay courts. Champagne flutes. And watches worth more than the tournament prize pot. Roland-Garros 2025 was a spectacle on every level – and not just for the tennis. Between the athletes, icons, and industry titans sitting front row, the wristwear game was as competitive as anything on Philippe-Chatrier. From vintage grails to new-era heat, here’s your official celebrity Wristcheck from Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz – Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Turquoise Dial
The defending champ didn’t just bring fire to the court – he brought the newly released yellow gold Rolex Daytona (ref. 126518LN-0014) with the highly sought after turquoise dial. Sporty yet refined, this is a modern Daytona that doubles as both flex and function. Retailing at USD 37,400, it’s trading for as high as USD 122,000 on the market.
Coco Gauff – Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 "Red Grape"
Coco Gauff continues to impress with her fearless style – on and off the court. Her discontinued Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 in the vibrant “Red Grape” dial is a cult favorite, charming collectors with its bold hue and now-rare status. Market price: around USD 8,000.
Jannik Sinner – Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold
The newly crowned world No.1 opted for a Rolex Daytona in Everose gold with a black dial and Oysterflex strap (ref. 126515LN). It’s the kind of understated luxe that works courtside or in Monaco. Retail: USD 39,300. Current market: USD 52,000.
Aryna Sabalenka – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold with Turquoise Dial
A watch that matches her power game. Aryna Sabalenka wore the Royal Oak Selfwinding in full yellow gold with a turquoise dial (ref. 15550BA), a limited piece that’s now trading well above its USD 69,900 retail – closer to USD 160,000 on the secondary market
Pharrell Williams – Richard Mille RM 74-02 Tourbillon Gold Quartz TPT®
Pharrell came in hot with the RM 74-02, a Gold Quartz TPT® tourbillon that's more art piece than watch. A futuristic masterpiece with a USD 603,000 retail tag, it’s another reminder that Pharrell never follows – he leads.
Derrick Rose – Audemars Piguet Vintage Day-Date “Cobra” Yellow Gold
Derrick Rose brought vintage heat with a rare Audemars Piguet “Cobra” Day-Date in yellow gold (ref. 55878A). Estimated to be worth over USD 80,000, it’s a deep-cut collector’s choice that speaks volumes about his off-court taste.
George Russell – IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar Steel
From track to clay. George Russell showed up with the IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar in stainless steel (ref. IW503501). A quietly complicated piece, it retails at USD 24,100 but can be picked up for around USD 13,000 on the market – making it one of the smartest buys of the week.
Jean Arnault – Louis Vuitton Tambour Taiko Spin Time White Gold
Jean Arnault wore Louis Vuitton’s most ambitious watch to date – the Tambour Taiko Spin Time in white gold with diamonds (ref. W9WG52). Retailing at USD 145,000, it’s as much a flex on haute horlogerie as it is a nod to his family’s future in the industry.
Bernard Arnault – Louis Vuitton Tambour Steel Blue Dial
The chairman himself kept things classic with LV’s new-gen Tambour in stainless steel and a deep blue dial. Slim, wearable, and a sign that Louis Vuitton’s push into serious watchmaking isn’t just coming – it’s already here.
Ousmane Dembélé – Rolex Daytona Platinum with Arabic Numerals and Diamonds
Dembélé wore one of the rarest Daytonas out there – a platinum Cosmograph (ref. 116576TBR-0005) with Arabic numerals and baguette-cut diamonds. Estimated market value: USD 390,000. Subtle? Absolutely not.
Odell Beckham Jr. – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Openworked Ceramic
OBJ continues his streak of elite APs, this time with the black ceramic Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked (ref. 15416CE). Retailing at USD 101,100 and trading for close to USD 290,000, it’s both a technical showcase and a style statement.
Omar Sy – Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar
French legend Omar Sy went for pure class: the Jaeger-LeCoultre MUT Perpetual Calendar in pink gold (ref. Q114258J). It’s refined, discreet, and priced at USD 40,700 retail – with a slight bump on the secondary market.
Achraf Hakimi – Rolex Day-Date 40 Yellow Gold
Hakimi kept it presidential in a yellow gold Day-Date 40 (ref. 228238-0042) with a green dial and fluted bezel. It’s Rolex at its most iconic. Retail: USD 44,200. Market value: about USD 50,000.
Antoine Dupont – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph “Bleu Nuit”
France’s rugby golden boy Antoine Dupont repped a chunky AP Offshore Chronograph in steel (ref. 26420SO) with the classic “Bleu Nuit, Nuage 50” dial. Retail: USD 45,000. Market: ~USD 53,000.
Cody Gakpo – Rolex Cellini Moonphase Everose Gold
Gakpo surprised us with a more poetic choice – the Rolex Cellini Moonphase (ref. 50535-0002) in Everose gold. An often-overlooked Rolex with a full moonphase display and elegant lines. Market value: USD 27,000.
Tony Parker – Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Steel & Gold
Former NBA star and French icon Tony Parker wore a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 in steel and gold (ref. T931.407.41.031.00). With a retail of just USD 2,095 and secondary pricing around USD 1,800, it proves good taste isn’t always about big numbers.
Romeo Beckham – Rolex Daytona Yellow Gold Turquoise Dial
Like Alcaraz, Romeo Beckham was also spotted in the rare yellow gold Rolex Daytona (ref. 126518LN-0014) with turquoise dial. This model will be one of the most sought-after modern configurations – market value: USD 122,000.
Taylor Zakhar Perez – Cartier Santos de Cartier Steel & ADLC
Actor Taylor Zakhar Perez brought sleek to the stands with a Cartier Santos in steel and ADLC (ref. MSSA0039). Retailing at USD 8,800 but available on the market for around USD 7,500, it’s a smart pick for anyone leaning into modern Cartier design.
Roland-Garros 2025 may have crowned champions on the clay, but the real winners knew their way around a watch roll. From hyper-modern RMs to stealth-wealth JLCs to the new face of Louis Vuitton watchmaking, this year’s lineup proved that whether you’re swinging rackets or running empires, the wrist says it all.