3 iconic watches from Olivier Giroud’s collection: the French footballer is expected to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics – and splurges his millions in earnings on Rolex, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet
Olivier Giroud, among the top players in France’s football team, is expected to play at the 2024 Paris Olympics – where winning the gold would be especially sentimental for the team that brought home the Fifa World Cup in 2018.
Giroud’s journey in professional football started early, when he represented his country in the under-15 and under-17 divisions in Grenoble city’s youth academy. He later joined flagship teams such as Chelsea and Arsenal as a striker and led both to championship wins. In 2021, Giroud reportedly received €2 million (US$2.18 million) in bonuses and fees when he signed on to play for Serie A club AC Milan, per Sky Sports.
With a lucrative contract and fame comes attention from brands, of course. Giroud has modelled for fashion houses including Hugo Boss, Diesel fragrances and Puma – he has been working with the latter since 2009.
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While Giroud shares his success with his wife and four children, he doesn’t appear opposed to treating himself to a bit of bling from time to time.
The footballer has been spotted wearing several luxury timepieces, ranging from classic Rolexes to a Richard Mille watch with an over-the-top price tag.
1. Richard Mille
Renditions of this particular tonneau design can be found in titanium, as well as ceramic, carbon, silicon nitride and red quartz TPT.
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2. Rolex
While he’s apparently a fan of Richard Mille’s avant-garde design, he also seems into the classic aesthetics of the Rolex GMT. His Rolex GMT Master II features a blue and red bezel that gives the piece its nickname, the “Pepsi”. The GMT watch, which features a movement that can display home and away times, suits Giroud’s jet-setting lifestyle. It comes complete with the signature Rolex Jubilee bracelet and a deployment buckle in stainless steel, or as Rolex calls it, Oystersteel.
3. Audemars Piguet
- Formerly with Chelsea and Arsenal, the French striker signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Serie A club AC Milan and also plays for the France national team – which won the 2018 Fifa World Cup
- Boasting sponsorships with Hugo Boss, Diesel and Puma, Giroud has been spotted with the coveted Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, classic Rolex GMT Master II ‘Pepsi’ and avant-garde RM 011 Flyback Chronograph