Patek Philippe Cubitus Ref. 7128/1R-001
Yamal wore the Patek Philippe Cubitus watch to the Ballon d’Or gala ceremony in Paris. Fans and media pictured him pairing this luxury watch with a tailored double-breasted tuxedo while picking up the Kopa Trophy for two consecutive years.
This Cubitus reference 7128/1R-001 features a 40mm square-shaped 18k rose gold case with rounded edges and a sunburst brown dial with horizontal embossing. It also has an integrated rose gold bracelet. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Yamal and Spain became FIFA World Champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
According to Iain Cahill, our sales team lead and who actually loves football and golf, “off the pitch, Yamal’s status as a luxury watch enthusiast matches his monumental success as a teenage champion on it.”
Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer” (Ref. 126711CHNR)
The Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer features a two-color Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert in brown and black. It combines Oystersteel with Rolex’s proprietary 18k Everose gold. It also features a dual time zone, which is highly functional and designed to display two different time zones simultaneously.
The warm Everose gold tones break up the monochrome look of his sharp black tuxedo. The black half of the ceramic bezel mirrors the black fabric of his suit, and the sporty yet sophisticated 40mm case fits comfortably on his wrist under a formal shirt cuff.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph
Lamine Yamal wore this 38mm pink-gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph during his formal FC Barcelona No. 10 jersey announcement and the Laureus Awards. What makes this $77,000 timepiece unique is its factory-set bezel glistering with 40-brilliant-cut diamonds.
These diamonds have a beautiful contrast against a silver Grande Tapisserie dial and solid 18k-carat rose gold. Yamal added this masterpiece to his collection to mark historic career milestones. Its slightly smaller 38mm profile sits elegantly on a younger wrist and showcases his elite athletic success with refined, mature horological taste as he steps into global football superstardom.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. 126503)
Yamal was seen wearing the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona on an airplane while departing with his FC Barcelona teammates for the club’s high-profile pre-season tour. The watch is a modern evolution of Rolex’s legendary racing chronograph line thanks to its unique features:
- The Rolesor Combination: It is made from a unique combination of highly durable Oystersteel and lustrous 18k yellow gold.
- Design Updates: It features a redesigned, sleek white dial, a sharp yellow-gold tachymetric bezel, and a refreshed outer case profile.
- Next-Gen Movement: This Cosmograph Daytona features an in-house caliber 4131 that introduces high-performance chronograph precision and an impressive 72-hour power reserve.
- Value: It has an estimated market value of around $25,000 to $30,000.
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Rolex Datejust 41mm (Ref. 126300)
Fans and media personnel spotted and photographed Lamine Yamal wearing this stainless steel Rolex Datejust 41mm immediately after arriving back in Spain to celebrate winning Euro 2024. The watch’s most unique aesthetic feature is its stunning Azzurro blue dial with a beautiful contrast with 18-carat white gold Roman numeral hour markers.
The Datejust holds legendary status as the world’s first self-winding chronometer wrist watch to display an automatically changing date. I think Yamal added this classic timepiece to its collection because of its sleek, smooth bezel and sporty Oyster bracelet, which offers an understated and versatile style. In short, this watch perfectly matched the young superstar’s casual streetwear look during historic victory celebrations.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (Ref. 15400ST)
Yamal owns a highly customized, fully iced-out Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, distinguished by its custom pave diamond dial adorned with black Arabic numerals. Every millimeter of its stainless steel case and integrated bracelet is carefully aftermarket-set with shimmering diamonds.
Spanish football prodigy Lamine Yamal was photographed pairing this high-end luxury watch with a striking, monochromatic look, a relaxed, double breasted cream-white suit, an open collared shirt, layered diamond chains, and dark sunglasses. He debuted this bold ultra-luxurious watch at an exclusive private celebration.
Cernucci Iced Out Stainless Steel Watch
Yamal was seen wearing the Cernucci iced-out stainless steel watch in a casual lifestyle footage shared on TikTok and Instagram. This watch is very unique and stands out from competitors due to its distinct pricing strategy and aesthetic balance.
Although most fully ice-out geometric watches on elite athletes are multi-thousand dollar luxury pieces from brands like AP or Patek Philippe, Cernucci delivers high-fashion urban streetwear aesthetics at an accessible price point near $650.
It bridges premium construction using a reliable Miyota GM12 movement and 316L stainless steel with paved hand-set cubic zirconia crystals, which offers high-end flash without the luxury cost.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 (Ref. M126000-0016)
The most unique feature of this Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 is its vibrant 10-color pop-art Jubilee Motif Dial with interlocking geometric letters layered via precise pad-printing. Yamal has added this timepiece to his collection, which makes me think that his choice is quite different from watches in Cristiano Ronaldo collection.
Ronaldo favors hyper-exclusive, gem-set watches like his customized diamond-entrusted Jacob & Co. or Franck Muller timepieces. However, this Rolex relies on vibrant graphic design and historical dial heritage rather than precious stones. The watch sells globally for around $10,500 to $12,000. In Dubai or UAE, collectors can expect secondary market values to range between AED 38,000 and AED 44,000.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (Ref. M126505-0005)
Lamine Yamal was spotted wearing this luxury watch at the pre-match press conference ahead of Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal clash against France. This luxury watch features unique characteristics:
- Everose Gold Construction: The entire 40 mm case, bezel, and Oyster bracelet are made from 18-carat Everose gold.
- Bright Chocolate Dial: The standout aesthetic feature is its signature sunburst chocolate dial, accented by contrasting black sub-dial chronograph counters.
- Next-Gen Chronograph Movement: It is powered by the in-house automatic caliber 4131 movement, which features a Chronergy escapement and a 72-hour power reserve.
- Fixed Tachymetric Bezel: The solid gold bezel features an engraved tachymetric scale used to measure speed over a set distance.
Yamal looked exceptionally sharp before the World Cup semifinal. He chose a casual but high-end streetwear outfit, which allowed the ultra-luxury watch and bag to stand out without looking over-dressed. So, this proves his strong natural eye for color theory and high-fashion coordination.
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How Lamine Yamal is Rewriting the Rules of Athlete Watch Collecting
If you only look at the case sizes and materials, you miss the massive change that is happening in the luxury watch market right now. Our team at WatchMaestro tracks this daily.
We combined real showroom sales data from Iain Cahill with global watch-spotting trends from Evgenii Varfolomeev. We can see how Yamal is changing the game. Our analysis shows he uses a smart and calculated way of watch collecting that breaks the old-school rules.
Killing the “Only Expensive” Snobbery: Wearing a $650 Cernucci watch right alongside a $77,000 diamond Audemars Piguet shows he does not care about price tag flexing. Yamal understands a massive modern truth and that is the cultural clout and looking good in streetwear, which matters just as much as pure wealth.
Leading the Small Watch Revolution: For 20 years, athletes thought bigger meant better. They defaulted to giant 44mm+ watches. Yamal, on the other hand, wore a 36mm Rolex Oyster Perpetual and a 38mm AP Royal Oak, which proves that real confidence is all about classic, understated wrist proportions.
Treating Watches Like Streetwear Drops: Old-school purists wait years for the market to validate a new design. Yamal wearing the Patek Philippe Cubitus reference 7128/1R to a global gala right after it launched shows a new generation that treats high-end watch releases like hype fashion drops.
Valuing Graphic Art Over Gems: Buying the Rolex Celebration dial shows a deep appreciation for pure design. The dial relies on a complex, 10-color pad-printed bubble layout instead of diamonds, which proves that Yamal values factory dial heritage over basic gemstone wealth.
