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Carla Thomas

Fresh off his latest US Open triumph, Carlos Alcaraz has once again proven why he’s one of the brightest young stars in tennis right now. The 22-year-old Spanish player beat his long-time rival Jannik Sinner on September 7, a reversal of fortunes after Sinner’s Wimbledon victory this summer.
Alcaraz’s win also took his career prize money past the US$50 million mark, putting him among a select handful of tennis’ highest earners.

Not that he needs the winnings to indulge in a luxury watch. As he lifted the US Open trophy, eagle-eyed watch-spotters noted that the champion was wearing a Rolex – unsurprising given the Swiss watchmaker signed him as a brand ambassador in 2022.
He may be young, but Alcaraz’s Rolex line-up is already the stuff of dreams; his affiliation with the brand has produced a small collection of head-turning timepieces that rival players twice his age. Here are some of the highlights.
The Tiffany blue Rolex Daytona

The Tiffany blue watch trend is everywhere right now, and every self-respecting collector – Lionel Messi included – seems to be in on it. Rolex wasn’t about to sit this one out. Earlier this year, the brand introduced the Cosmograph Daytona (ref. 126518LN), crafted in yellow gold with a black ceramic bezel, black chronograph counters, and a striking turquoise dial, paired with a sporty black rubber strap.
It’s an eye-catching combination of colours and materials that manages to feel both sporty and luxurious. Unsurprisingly, Carlitos is a fan. He’s been spotted wearing this highly sought-after piece on some of the game’s biggest stages, including the winners’ podium at both the US Open and the French Open this summer. We can’t blame him – we’d flaunt this turquoise treasure at every chance too.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona yellow gold meteorite dial

This watch sticks with the “rubber strap” aesthetic – although to be more precise, it’s Oysterflex. The strap is actually a proprietary hybrid construction: a flexible titanium-nickel alloy blade inside, overmoulded with black elastomer (but let’s be honest, “rubber strap” rolls off the tongue much easier).
Alcaraz owns a Cosmograph Daytona (ref. 116519LN-0076) in yellow gold with an Oysterflex strap and a stunning grey meteorite dial. That final cosmic detail alone has made the watch a collector’s prize, but when Rolex discontinued this reference – along with its other meteorite dials – in 2023, demand and value skyrocketed. Alcaraz chose it for one of his biggest career moments: accepting the Wimbledon trophy in 2023.
Rolex Daytona ice blue Arabic dial

Another grail-worthy Daytona (spotting a theme yet?) in his collection is the ref. 116576TBR, a jaw-dropping platinum piece with a diamond-set bezel, ice-blue dial, and undeniably cool Arabic numerals. This watch is next level and a clear departure from the sportier vibe of his other Rollies. It may also carry a touch of sentiment for the Spaniard, with his surname echoing the Arabic influences on his hometown of Murcia.
Rolex Daytona black dial

He also occasionally steps out in a classic black dial Daytona (ref. 116500LN). This seems to be one of the first Rolexes he acquired, and he’s been spotted wearing it since the early days of his career, most memorably when he won the 2022 US Open men’s singles at just 19, becoming the youngest world No 1 in ATP history.
Rolex Day-Date green dial

Breaking from his love of the Daytona, Alcaraz also has a Day-Date or two in his collection. At the BNP Paribas Open in March, he wore a Rolex Day-Date 40 (ref. 228349RBR), a classy white gold piece with a money-green dial and diamond-set bezel that oozes affluence – perfect for the well-heeled crowd at Indian Wells in California.
Rolex Day-Date black baguette dial

At the 2024 Paris Games, Alcaraz was spotted in a more understated Day-Date, ref. 228238, in yellow gold with a black dial and baguette-cut diamond markers. Nicknamed the “Presidential”, the Day-Date carries a legacy of quiet luxury and authority – fitting for great leaders, legends – and for a rising star like Alcaraz, who looks destined to join their ranks.


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The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces


The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces.


Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive Rolex collection: 6 timepieces worn by the tennis star

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The Spanish athlete is a Rolex man through and through – his collection features a Cosmograph Daytona with a meteorite dial and other coveted pieces