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During the World Cup final, Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz wore a rare 2012 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow while in the stands. The watch, featuring a solid gold strap and 36 multicolored sapphires on the bezel, is an off-catalogue limited edition that commands high auction prices. Alcaraz, a Rolex ambassador since 2022, blagged his way onto the pitch to hug Lamine Yamal after Spain's win. The article contrasts the fine timepiece with a brawl on the field involving Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes and Spanish defender Eric Garcia, highlighting why watches are kept off the pitch. Other celebrities like Kevin Hart and Harry Kane have also worn the Daytona Rainbow.
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Spanish tennis world number one Carlos Alcaraz was spotted wearing a rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow at the World Cup final on Sunday.
The Timepiece
Alcaraz wore the 2012 Rolex Daytona Rainbow, an off-catalogue piece featuring:
- A solid gold strap
- 36 multicoloured sapphires set around the bezel, creating a rainbow effect
- A variation of the Rolex Daytona chronograph
The watch is one of the rarest Rolex pieces and is a limited edition, driving a strong auction market where the timepieces frequently command hundreds of thousands of dollars.
On the Pitch
Alcaraz blagged his way onto the pitch to hug 19-year-old Lamine Yamal following Spain's victory, where he was photographed with his striking red and blue timepiece.
The appearance was notable given that Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes' brawl with Spanish defender Eric Garcia during the match demonstrated exactly why fine timepieces are kept off the pitch.
Rarity and Production
Part of the watch's appeal lies in how "extremely difficult" it is to source matching sapphires for the bezel, leading to extremely low production runs. The last iteration was released in 2018 and was available in yellow, white, and everose gold.
Notable Wearers
Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg, and England football star Harry Kane have also worn the Daytona Rainbow.
Rolex Ambassador
Alcaraz has been a Rolex ambassador since 2022, when he was aged just 18.
For more information, visit rolex.com.
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Rolex Daytona Rainbow Worn by Carlos Alcaraz at World Cup Final