Just over a week after capturing his first Wimbledon title, tennis superstar Jannik Sinner traded center court for a mountain road, and a champagne-soaked trophy ceremony for microfiber towels and car shampoo. In a now-viral video, the 23-year-old was seen handwashing his brand-new Ferrari 812 Competizione. But what really caught the attention of watch enthusiasts was the timepiece gleaming on his wrist — a $42,000 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct Everose gold.
Jannik Sinner x Ferrari 🇮🇹
Quand tu vois Jannik Sinner prendre soin de sa féfé depuis ton balcon.
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— Tennis Legend (@TennisLegende) July 22, 2025
It’s hard to ignore the cinematic contrast: a Grand Slam winner carefully scrubbing down a V12 supercar while wearing one of the most coveted chronographs in the world. No entourage. No professional detailers. Just Sinner, a $600,000 Ferrari, and a watch built for racetrack precision.
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, reference 126515LN, is no ordinary wristwatch. It’s encased in Rolex’s patented Everose gold, a pink gold alloy created in-house to preserve its warm tone over time. The watch features a 40 mm Oyster case and a black Cerachrom bezel with a tachymeter scale for measuring average speeds of up to 400km/h (almost 250mph). Originally built for professional racecar drivers, the Daytona blends technical brilliance with classic styling.
Sinner’s version includes a Sundust and bright black dial with snailed chronograph subdials and 18 ct gold hands, all treated with Rolex’s Chromalight coating for high visibility in low light. It’s paired with an Oysterflex bracelet, which combines flexible metal blades with high-performance elastomer for durability and comfort. The bracelet also includes a Glidelock extension system, allowing for precise adjustments whether you’re lifting trophies or polishing carbon fiber bodywork.
Inside the watch ticks Rolex’s caliber 4131 movement, a self-winding mechanical chronograph accurate to within -2/+2 seconds per day and offering a 72-hour power reserve. Like its owner, it’s built for endurance and performance under pressure.
Pairing the Daytona with the Ferrari 812 Competizione feels almost poetic. The Ferrari’s 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 revs to an incredible 9,250 rpm and produces 830 horsepower sent to the rear wheels. It’s one of the final holdouts in a world shifting toward hybrids and electric assistance. Just as Rolex has stuck with mechanical precision in a smartwatch era, the 812 stands as a symbol of pure performance.
That Sinner chose to celebrate his career-defining victory with a quiet moment, a washcloth, and some quality time with his car says a lot. While other athletes might toast with bottles of Dom Pérignon aboard a private jet, he opted for a watch that rewards precision and a supercar that requires care. If his Wimbledon title proved his athletic dominance, this post-win moment showed something else. Jannik Sinner isn’t just another young celebrity with a flashy garage. He’s a true enthusiast, a detail guy, and maybe, just maybe, the coolest car lover in tennis.
