Not content with being the king of tennis, Jannik Sinner is also a Rolex ambassador. And his taste in watches is, let’s say it, impeccable. One of his favorite pieces is none other than the Rolex GMT-Master II. We could see it on his wrist during the last ATP in Shanghai and the ATP Finals in Turin in a RootBeer version, with a black dial and a two-tone Cerachrom bezel in brown and black ceramic.
During the Australian Open, the 23-year-old Italian, defending champion in Melbourne, did not disappoint his fans as he qualified for the quarter-finals. After each match, as during pre-tournament interviews, Jannik Sinner admired his new watch. A Rolex of course. But rather than opting for his very expensive usual GMT-Master that we were able to appreciate at the US Open in September 2024, the world number 1 chose an Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18-carat yellow gold, with a deep black dial and champagne, an Oysterflex bracelet and a black Cerachrom bezel with tachymeter scale.
The history of the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
Launched in 1963, the Cosmograph Daytona is a true icon. It undoubtedly owes its entry into legend to its name, inseparable from the famous automobile circuit, as well as to its exceptional aesthetics. At the heart of this exceptional chronograph beats a marvel: a movement entirely designed and manufactured by the Rolex Manufacture, constantly improved and refined over time. In 2023, in fact, its movement has been redesigned to offer optimized performance in terms of precision, robustness and reliability. Bezel, chapter ring and three subdials: this five-circle design is emblematic of the Cosmograph Daytona. Its dial, for its part, with its white background and black counters which have earned it the nickname “panda” among collectors, has become a classic. There are several variations, like the one chosen by Jannik Sinner, which features a deep black and champagne dial with spray-painted counters, applied indexes and 18-carat gold hands embellished with Chromalight luminescent substance .
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Originally published on GQ Italia
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