The Replica Rolex Watches That Stole the Spotlight

Each summer, the manicured lawns of the All England Club in London become the stage for one of sport’s most cherished traditions – The Championships, Wimbledon. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of tennis, this Grand Slam event blends athletic mastery with an air of timeless sophistication. Since 1978, Rolex has served as Wimbledon’s official timekeeper, a partnership that has endured for nearly half a century and become a symbol of precision, tradition, and prestige.

Rolex’s entry into tennis began with Wimbledon, and the relationship has flourished ever since. Today, the Swiss watchmaker is not only the event’s timekeeper but also a major supporter of the sport worldwide, holding the same role for the ATP Tour and WTA Tour. Many of the game’s brightest stars – from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to Coco Gauff, Caroline Wozniacki, Ben Shelton, and the iconic Roger Federer – are part of clone Rolex’s circle of “testimonees,” each embodying the brand’s values of discipline, skill, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Precision Meets Performance
“Tennis is a game of technique and power, but also of perseverance and precision,” Rolex notes – a sentiment that echoes in both the sport’s demands and the craftsmanship of its watches. Beyond their official duties, Rolex watches have become a style statement at Wimbledon, with players and celebrities alike using the tournament as an occasion to display exceptional horology. This year, the stands and the winners’ podium gleamed with some of the brand’s most striking creations.

The Champions’ Choices: Daytona Dominance
The men’s singles final brought together two replica Rolex ambassadors: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner, who became the first Italian to win Wimbledon, has been aligned with Rolex since 2020, when he signed with the brand at just 18 years old. Following his hard-fought victory, he donned a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in Everose gold, featuring a warm “Sundust” dial, a black Cerachrom bezel, and an Oysterflex rubber strap – a refined yet sporty piece, retailing at $39,300.

Alcaraz, the runner-up, chose an equally captivating Daytona in yellow gold with a vibrant turquoise dial, black subdials, and a black ceramic bezel, also paired with an Oysterflex strap. Officially priced at $37,400, this reference has become a collector’s sensation, fetching up to $175,000 on the secondary market. The watch’s popularity was underscored when actor Russell Crowe was spotted wearing the same model in the stands.

Platinum Brilliance and Rare Sightings
Hollywood star Tom Holland also drew attention with his choice – the platinum Daytona featuring Rolex’s signature ice-blue dial, brown ceramic bezel, and chocolate subdial rings. At $79,300 retail, this reference combines understated opulence with mechanical perfection, trading for up to $130,000 in the pre-owned market.

Even rarer were the new Rolex Sea-Dweller models, making their discreet public debut on the wrists of Leonardo DiCaprio and Roger Federer. Both men wore the Oystersteel and white gold version with a crisp white dial – a configuration so uncommon that spotting two in the same venue made it a talking point among watch enthusiasts.

A Star-Studded Showcase
The crowd offered its own horological display. Nick Jonas opted for a vintage yellow gold fake Rolex Day-Date with a diamond-set black dial, radiating retro glamour. John Cena wore a classic Rolex Explorer II “Polar” dial, a rugged icon among tool watches. Tennis legend Björn Borg embraced understated luxury with a vintage gold Day-Date paired with a dark green dial and black crocodile strap.

From center court to celebrity row, Wimbledon once again proved to be more than a celebration of tennis. It was a living gallery of Rolex’s finest work – a meeting of sport and style, where every serve, volley, and championship point was timed to perfection.