Wrist Candy
Some of the biggest stars and tennis legends attending the Wimbledon Championships, held from June 29 through July 12, made nearly as much of a statement with their wristwear as they did with their courtside appearances. They were wearing everything from discontinued Rolex models to newly released IWC timepieces.
Luxury watches often serve as understated status symbols at high-profile celebrity events.
Serena Williams, whose career earnings are about $620 million and who has a net worth at $400 million, wore the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph during her Wimbledon comeback. Made in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore collection has consistently defied conventions with its bold sporty and robust design, according to Audemars Piguet. The 37mm titanium case with steel bezel set with 32 diamonds and candy pink “Lady Tapisserie” dial includes a pink rubber strap, according to Audemars Piguet.
Williams made her highly anticipated return to Wimbledon in 2026 after nearly four years away from Grand Slam singles competition, entering the tournament with a wild card. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was eliminated in the first round after a three-set loss to Australia’s Maya Joint. Williams later withdrew from the doubles competition because of a knee injury, ending her comeback at the All England Club.
Tennis icon Roger Federer, who has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion, according to Forbes, was spotted wearing a Rolex Datejust II Ref. 116334. According to Esquire, the discontinued watch features a 41mm Oystersteel case, an 18-karat white gold fluted bezel, and a silver dial with Arabic numerals, making it a favorite among collectors.
Billionaire soccer legend David Beckham chose the Tudor Black Bay 58 on its five-link bracelet. The 39mm stainless steel dive watch includes the Tudor MT5402 movement with 70-hour power reserve and unidirectional aluminum dive bezel, according to Exquisite Timepieces, according to GQ.
Meanwhile, one of his sons, Romeo Beckham, who has a net worth of $5 million, wore two standout timepieces during the tournament. They included a Patek Philippe Nautilus and a coveted Rolex Daytona with a turquoise dial, one of the brand’s most desirable modern sports watches, Esquire reported.
British actor James Norton, with an estimated net worth of $5 million, selected the Breitling Top Time B31, according to GQ. The 38mm watch features the Breitling Caliber B31 automatic movement with blue dial and multi-link steel bracelet.
Fellow English actor Andrew Garfield, worth an estimated $16 million, debuted the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 Ref. IW324902 before official release. The 35mm midsize version shows a blue-green “Pool” dial with integrated steel bracelet, according to IWC.
