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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks £220,000 luxury Italian-themed Richard Mille watch on flight to Club World Cup
CHELSEA star Cole Palmer proved he's living the dream both on and off the pitch after rocking a £220,000 watch. As the Blues jetted off to the United States for the Club World Cup, Palmer stepped up his style game. He was spotted flashing a £220,000 Italian-themed Richard Mille that left everyone talking. The 23-year-old winger has been impressing fans since his big-money move from the Etihad to Stamford Bridge but he's proved he's not just about fancy footwork and goals. He's shown that he's got a big appetite when it comes to watches. The Richard Mille RM 07-04 Palmer sported is a showstopper with a sleek design inspired by Italy's luxury car culture. Its green, black, white, and red colours are a bold nod to the Italian flag – and it's clear Palmer's got the swagger to match it. Weighing in at a cool £220k, the timepiece is made from lightweight titanium. Perfect for a guy who's always on the move, whether he's flying to international tournaments or dazzling defenders. Palmer's watch is as slick as his style. But it wasn't just the watch that caught the eye, Palmer himself seemed unfazed by the attention. The midfielder casually flashing his timepiece while scrolling through his phone. And it's not the first time he's shown his love for luxury, as his sister's TikTok and Instagram pages will attest to. Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are heading Stateside for a MAMMOTH Club World Cup. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane will be showing their skills to packed crowds across the US. Los Blancos are favourites to lift the trophy in New York but will face stiff competition from around the globe. Watch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 on DAZN Here's everything you need to know ahead of the tournament... INFO Everything you need to know ahead of the Club World Cup Club World Cup draw in FULL LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Chelsea axe popular star, 25, from Club World Cup squad Man City splash £107m in 10-day Club World Cup transfer window New Club World Cup kits revealed Meet the glamorous Club World Cup Wags The Richard Mille collection is renowned for being a favourite among football's elite. As Chelsea's bid for Club World Cup glory heats up, Palmer's ready to shine in more ways than one. Whether on the pitch or on a flight the young star is proving he's got talent and taste to spare. 3
Forbes
04-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Norqain Unveils A Colorful Ice Cream Themed Watch For Summer
The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm 'Enjoy Life' Special Edition with stainless-steel bracelet Timed for summer, Swiss watch brand, Norqain, has released the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm 'Enjoy Life' Special Edition. The watch brand describes it as 'a bright, playful take on the timeless sports chronograph, inspired by the fresh, joyful shades of gelato.' The motto printed on its sapphire crystal caseback reads, 'Enjoy Life.' It's the latest edition to Norqain's Freedom collection, a vintage-inspired line of watches with a connection to the great outdoors and adventure. The matt-finished white dial of the special edition timepiece has two design highlights: First, its three chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock and their matching outer dial sectors appear in tones of green, pink, and blue, a first for the Freedom 60 Chronograph line. Second, on the first, eighth, 15th, 22nd, and 29th day of each month, the small date display between 4 and 5 o'clock swaps its numerals for an illustration of a three-scoop ice cream cone. Norqain says it's 'a cheerful reminder to treat yourself to an ice cream every week and embrace life's little pleasures.' The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm 'Enjoy Life' Special Edition with rubber strap The black tachymeter scale on the outer ring is backed by green, pink and blue colors. The flat indexes are diamond-cut and rhodium plated, finished with white printings and white X1 Super-LumiNova markers. There's an anthracite Norqain logo below 12 o'clock. All the hands on the dial are diamond cut and rhodium plated. The hour and minute hands are also faceted and filled with white X1 Super-LumiNova. The watch is powered by the Norqain Caliber N19 (Sellita SW510 a), automatic chronograph movement with personalized Norqain oscillating weight and a 62-hour power reserve. The movement can be viewed through a sapphire caseback. The dial and movement are housed in a 40mm 316L polished stainless steel case with a thickness of 14.90mm. The screw-down crown with the Norqain logo and pushers are made of the same metal, as is the Norqain plate on the case's left flank. As a signature detail of all Norqain watches, this plate can be personalized with an engraving. The aesthetic portion of the watch is completed with either a stainless-steel bracelet with brushed center links and a steel clasp, or a white rubber strap with signature Norqain stitches and a steel pin buckle. Each timepiece comes in a special edition box designed to match the spirit of the watch and includes a pair of sunglasses. Beyond its bright palette, the timepiece is recognizable as one of Norqain's sporty everyday chronograph. Norqain will launch the timepiece Wednesday in Las Vegas with a pool party at the Hilton Resorts World. As one would expect, it will be an ice cream themed event. It's hosted by international watch and jewelry retailer, Bucherer. The launch of this Ice Cream watch will kick off in Las Vegas with an event that is designed to capture the spirit of the summer season. It will be the first of several events during the summer to bring attention to this watch. In a statement, Ben Küffer, Norqain founder of CEO, said the company's watches are design to 'inspire joy, and to create watches that make people feel good,' adding that the Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm 'Enjoy Life' Special Edition achieves this goal because 'It's summery, it's fresh and it puts a big smile on your face.' The watch with the steel bracelet (reference N2201.19S01.C01.S01) is $5,190. With the rubber strap (N2201.19S01.C01.R01), the price is $5,050.
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Zenith Updates The Original Triple Calendar With A Lapis Lazuli Dial
Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli Following its 2024 reintroduction, Zenith's Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar is now offered with a dial cut from natural lapis lazuli. It's a visually striking addition to the collection, combining deep blues and gold-toned pyrite speckles with the mechanical complexity of a full calendar chronograph. Striking blue dial The 38mm case remains true to the original A386 silhouette from 1969, with pump pushers, box-shaped sapphire crystal, and a well-balanced dial layout. Inside is the El Primero 3610, Zenith's latest high-frequency calibre, now with a 1/10th of a second chronograph. The chronograph hand makes a full sweep every 10 seconds, tracked on a silver-toned chapter ring, while the calendar functions are integrated across the dial with a moonphase display tucked inside the 60-minute totalizer at 6 o'clock. Sub-dial macro Each dial is unique due to the organic nature of the stone, but the overall layout remains consistent: silver-colored counters, day and month apertures at 11 and 2 o'clock, and a subtle date window at 4:30. The moonphase aperture adds to the celestial theme and rounds out the calendar complication. The watch comes mounted on a blue calfskin leather strap with a steel folding clasp, and also ships with a matching steel bracelet. At 14mm thick and 46mm lug-to-lug, the case proportions remain compact, with 5ATM of water resistance and a display back revealing the movement's star-shaped rotor and blue column wheel.
South China Morning Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Style Edit: Richard Mille's RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire is an ocean-inspired masterpiece, with a case carved from crystal and a skeletonised movement for maximum drama
The Richard Mille RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire isn't just another high-concept watch – it's a deep dive into materials science, movement architecture and the beauty of transparent mechanics. Inspired by the ocean and shaped by architectural precision, this timepiece brings together the technical drama of gothic cathedrals and the fluidity of water in a case that is actually carved from crystal. The case of Richard Mille's RM 75-01 behaves like a lens. Photo: Handout Unsurprisingly, that's the first thing that hits you. Crafted from synthetic sapphire – one of the hardest materials after diamond – it offers complete transparency without compromising durability. To make a single case, Richard Mille starts with a massive block of sapphire and spends over 1,000 hours machining, grinding and polishing it. Advertisement The process includes 40 days of round-the-clock work, just to achieve the right curves and clarity. The result: a case that behaves like a lens, subtly tinting and highlighting the movement inside depending on the angle of the light. Richard Mille's RM 75-01 is crafted from synthetic sapphire. Photo: Handout The RM75-01 calibre is skeletonised to take full advantage. With no upper bridges holding the tourbillon or barrel in place, the components appear suspended in mid-air – a design choice that also makes the movement more resistant to shocks. The titanium baseplate acts like scaffolding: lightweight yet ultra-strong, and is given a micro-blasted satin finish to bring texture and contrast. 'We approached each element as a piece of architectural art,' says Cécile Guenat, Richard Mille's director of creation and development. 'The harmony of depths and the meticulous selection of materials create a dynamic and captivating view of the movement.' Richard Mille's RM 75-01 is seen by its creators as a piece of architectural art. Photo: Handout Each reference in the series plays with colour to evoke a particular landscape. The clear sapphire case is paired with a sea green strap – a quiet nod to tropical waters. One version features a lilac pink caseback, reminiscent of late-evening light over the ocean. Another comes in sapphire blue, suggesting deeper, darker waters. These are not just aesthetic choices – coloured sapphire is notoriously hard to produce, requiring extreme control over temperature and mineral content during growth to avoid uneven hues or visible flaws. This is a watch that doesn't hide how it works. Every bridge, gear and angle is out in the open – not for decoration, but because transparency is the point. The RM 75-01 has been inspired by water, an allusion to its true focus – clarity of structure, purpose and craft.
