Tennis Time - Sports watches
Tennis is a great individual sport with which many watch brands align themselves. This game is all about personal best, perfection, precision and performance - all the same virtues and attributes that the finest watch brands in the world aspire to. The pairing makes sense. Richard Mille, for instance, has several top tennis players on board as brand ambassadors, as does Audemars Piguet, Longines, TAG Heuer and others.
Easily one of the most prominent ambassadors for Richard Mille is tennis legend Rafael Nadal, who has had a long string of successes on the courts. For him, Mille created the ultra-light Tourbillon RM027 Rafael Nadal and the Chronofiable® certified RM 035 Rafael Nadal watch, which can resist acceleration of more than 5,000 G without compromising timekeeping performance. Nadal wears his watches while playing.
Longines is also a long-time sponsor of tennis matches and legends. Among their renowned ambassadors are Stephanie Graf and Andre Agassi. Similarly, TAG Heuer has ambassadress Maria Sharapova on board (the highest paid female athlete in the world). For Audemars Piguet, the famed Novak Djokovic proudly represents the brand
In addition to the celebrity tennis greats these brands have on board, they also have watches that appeal to the world's average active-minded individuals who love the game. For the active tennis lifestyle, the watch on the wrist is not just about performance, but also about style, aesthetics and - much like the game itself - personal enjoyment. The watches these brands offer allow for that.
So, what does one look for when buying a watch for on the courts? Basically a sturdy construction that speaks to your own individual style. Often a chronograph function is helpful to time matches; and typically stainless steel or high-tech materials such as ceramic or carbon fiber are the materials of choice thanks to their durability, resistance to scratching and overall look.