The world’s eyes will turn to Paris today, when the Olympic Games 2024 will start – and among the thousands of athletes are many luxury watch ambassadors. The great thing about sports watches nowadays is that many athletes can wear their, often very expensive watches while competing. With new materials, improved production techniques, and slimmer profiles, luxury watches have become part of the standard kit of elite athletes. We picked five sports stars who will wear their watches during the Paris Olympics.
What to look for in a great sports watch for the Olympic Games 2024?
But first, let’s have a look at some characteristics that make for a great modern sports watch for athletes. First, the watches are made of lightweight materials like carbon fiber, titanium, or ceramic. They ensure that the watches are hardly noticeable in terms of weight. In a world where the smallest details could mean the difference between gold and silver this should not be underestimated. Secondly, the watch needs to be able to withstand extreme conditions. This translates predominantly to great shock resistance to protect the movement in action. Additionally, the design must be ergonomic so the watch has the right aerodynamics and is super comfortable on the wrist. Lastly, a watch must also look good and fit the sporty style of the athletes’ outfits. Now, without any further ado, let’s take a peak at some of the world’s best athletes who are known to wear great luxury watches.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce – Richard Mille RM 07-04 Automatic Sport
The legendary Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is one of the many athletes wearing a Richard Mille while competing. We picked “Pocket Rocket,” as she is also known because the Paris Olympics will be her last appearance on the biggest stage. After competing in the 100-meter sprint event, she will end her career as an athlete and focus on her charity work. The 37-year-old sprint superstar is a three-time Olympic champion and eight-time medalist and became a Richard Mille ambassador last year. During the Paris Olympics, she will most likely wear the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport, the first sports watch exclusively developed for women. The watch comes in a string of funky colors and can also be found on the wrist of Belgian heptathlete Nafi Thiam. Thanks to the total weight of just 36 grams, the RM 07-04 is one of the lightest watches you will spot during the Olympic Games.
Armand “Mondo” Duplantis – Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra-Light
Omega is another brand we will see prominently during the Olympics in Paris. The Swiss brand has been the official timekeeper of the Olympics since 1932 and will also be timing the events during the upcoming Summer Games. On top of that, there will be a great number of athletes wearing an Omega watch. One of them is Swedish superstar pole-vaulter Armand “Mondo” Duplantis. Omega recently released the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M inspired by this exceptional athlete. The watch is executed in blue and yellow after the Swedish flag. It’s a colorful version of the brand’s popular Aqua Terra, but it most likely won’t be the watch Duplantis will be wearing. Instead, he will probably opt for the titanium Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light, which weighs only 55 grams. The same watch can also be found on the wrists of Irish golfer Rory McIlroy and Dutch 400m sprinter and 400m hurdler Femke Bol.
Naomi Osaka – TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Naomi Osaka Limited Edition
Tennis is a sport that will see a lot of players wearing different timepieces. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka will compete in the ladies’ tennis tournament for Japan, hoping to add a gold medal to her impressive list of wins. The four-time Grand Slam winner will most likely wear the limited-edition TAG Heuer Aquaracer × Naomi Osaka. The special edition of the brand’s popular dive watch comes in two shades of green, Osaka’s favorite color. The light green dial also features diamond indices and a nice decorative wave pattern. Osaka, who is known to wear some of the most stylish outfits on and off the court, wears the stainless-steel watch on a dark green rubber strap that often matches her outfits. There is no doubt that she is going to stand out in Paris with her TAG Heuer.
Yuto Horigome – Seiko 5 Sports “Yuto Horigome” Limited Edition
Many years ago, Japanese skateboarder Yuto Horigome won the first-ever Olympic Gold medal in skateboarding. This year he will be back to defend his title in street skateboarding. We will most likely find one of the limited-edition models Seiko created for the Japanese skateboarder on his wrist. In 2022, the brand introduced the black and grey camo Seiko 5 Sports SRPJ39K1. Late last year, Seiko unveiled the SSK027K1. For Horigome’s second limited edition, Seiko created a blacked-out version of the brand’s popular Seiko 5 Sports GMT with a navy and purple bezel insert and a bright red GMT hand. Although Horigome is usually seen skating on the street course without a watch on his wrist – this eye-catching companion is by his side everywhere else.
Novak Djokovic – Hublot Big Bang Unico Ceramic
Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic will be chasing the one prize missing from his impressive list of accomplishments. In one of his probably last years on tour, he will try to win the gold medal in the men’s singles tennis on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Three years ago, Djokovic was on his way to the gold medal when he lost in the semi-finals to the German player Alexander Zverev, who went on to win the gold medal. In the bronze-medal match, the 37-year-old Serbian lost again without a medal. Four years later, Djokovic is determined to take the gold in Paris. On his wrist when he is not playing, you will probably see him wear one of the colorful Hublot Big Bang Unico Ceramic models he generally wears. It would not surprise us if the Swiss brand created a unique timepiece specifically for Djokovic, hoping he would finally win the long-awaited gold medal cementing his legacy as the sport’s best-ever player.
There you have it: five different sports stars with five amazing watches. All of them will compete for medals in the Olympic Games 2024 with their timepieces and we wish them amongst all others good luck and an unforgettable experience.
