Carlos Alcaraz wins Grand Slams, then he lets his wrist finish the sentence. Since Rolex signed the Spaniard as a testimonee in 2022, nearly every trophy lift has doubled as a wrist check, and the watches he reaches for are anything but quiet. From a jaw-dropping platinum Rolex Daytona with an ice blue dial and diamond bezel to the turquoise "Tiffany" Daytona he strapped on after Roland Garros, Alcaraz has built one of the most watchable collections in modern sport. His publicly photographed pieces already stretch well past seven figures, and he is only in his early twenties. Here is the full breakdown, organized by model, with reference numbers and current market values.
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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona platinum "Ice Blue" 116576TBR
This is the crown jewel of the collection and one of the rarest Daytonas Rolex makes. The 116576TBR pairs a 40mm platinum case with the signature ice blue dial reserved exclusively for the brand's platinum models, then adds a factory baguette diamond bezel and an Arabic numeral dial that pushes it into true showpiece territory. Alcaraz debuted it at the Laureus Awards, a red carpet moment rather than a match, which tells you he saves this one for when he wants maximum impact. At this level the watch is less a sports chronograph and more wearable jewelry.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "Tiffany" 126518LN
Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, this yellow gold Daytona wears a vibrant turquoise lacquer dial with contrasting black subdials, quickly earning it the "Tiffany" nickname among collectors. It rides on Rolex's Oysterflex rubber strap and is powered by the latest-generation calibre 4131. Alcaraz gave it one of its very first public outings, wearing it on the podium at both the 2025 French Open and the 2025 US Open, back-to-back Grand Slam celebrations on the same standout piece. It is arguably the most photographed watch of his career so far.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "Meteorite" 126518LN
This is the Daytona closest to Alcaraz's heart. The yellow gold case is fitted with a genuine meteorite dial, cut from an iron meteorite so no two examples share the same crystalline pattern, and Rolex has since discontinued the meteorite option, sending values climbing on the secondary market. He wore it to lift the Wimbledon trophy and has spoken about it being present for his most important career moments. If the platinum piece is his showpiece, this one is his sentimental grail.
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona steel 116500LN
The watch that started it all for Alcaraz. He wore this steel 116500LN, the first stainless Daytona to feature a black Cerachrom ceramic bezel, when he won his first Grand Slam at the 2022 US Open as a 19-year-old. The black dial and ceramic bezel combination became one of the most in-demand watches in the world during its production run, with waitlists that stretched for years. Now discontinued, it remains a modern icon and the entry point to his Daytona obsession.
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Rolex Day-Date 40 "Green Diamond" 228396TBR
Rolex Day-Date 40 yellow gold 228238
A more classic take on the president, this 228238 is solid 18k yellow gold with a black dial set with diamond hour markers and the signature fluted bezel. It rides on the three-piece-link President bracelet that gives the model its nickname. Alcaraz wore it during the 2024 Paris Olympics stretch, swapping his usual Daytona for something with a touch more formal shine. It is the definition of understated wealth, at least by his standards.
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Rolex Yacht-Master 42 RLX titanium 226627
The 226627 marks a modern turn for Rolex, cased in RLX titanium for a noticeably lighter wear on the wrist. It keeps the Yacht-Master's black matte ceramic bezel and clean black dial, striking a balance between sport and refinement without the weight of gold. Alcaraz has been seen wearing it away from competition, which makes it the closest thing in his lineup to a daily driver. For a collection full of six-figure pieces, this is the relatable one.
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What his collection tells us
Alcaraz's collection reveals a player who treats the wrist as an extension of the trophy. Where many young athletes chase variety across brands, he has gone deep on a single house, Rolex, and deeper still on a single model, the Daytona. That focus is telling. It signals loyalty, a clear sense of personal taste, and the discipline of someone who knows exactly what he likes rather than someone accumulating logos. Every piece in the collection carries a specific memory attached to a specific win.
Compare him to his tennis peers and the picture sharpens. As a Rolex testimonee alongside rivals like Jannik Sinner, he operates inside the same brand universe but plays it louder, favoring diamonds, meteorite, and turquoise where others stay conservative. He has effectively inherited the Daytona-on-the-podium tradition from Roger Federer, and he is writing his own chapter of it with bolder dials and more valuable references. In a sport where Rolex is practically the house watch, Alcaraz stands out by pushing toward the rarest corners of the catalog.
The legacy angle is the interesting part. Because he is so young and so consistently photographed, the watches Alcaraz chooses now are shaping demand in real time. When he strapped on the turquoise Daytona for two straight Grand Slam wins, collectors took notice and the market responded. He is not just following the secondary market, he is nudging it, and that kind of influence tends to compound over a long career. Expect his collection, and its impact, to keep growing.
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Carlos Alcaraz watch collection FAQ
What is the most expensive watch in Carlos Alcaraz's collection?
The most expensive publicly photographed piece is his platinum Rolex Cosmograph Daytona "Ice Blue" 116576TBR with a baguette diamond bezel, worth approximately $350,000. His diamond-set platinum Day-Date 228396TBR follows at roughly $140,000.
How much is Carlos Alcaraz's entire watch collection worth?
His publicly photographed Rolex pieces add up to roughly $800,000 based on current market values. Because Rolex ambassadors often own watches never seen in public, his true collection value could be considerably higher.
Where can I buy a watch like Carlos Alcaraz's?
WatchGuys carries authenticated pre-owned and unworn examples of nearly every reference in Alcaraz's collection, including the Daytona 116500LN, Daytona 126518LN, Day-Date 228238, Day-Date 228396TBR, and Yacht-Master 42 226627. Browse our inventory or contact a representative for help sourcing a specific reference.
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