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Success in sports often comes with much more than hefty paychecks and heavy trophies. An apt example of it is Phil Mickelson. Ever since his debut on the tour, Mickelson has been one of the most successful players among the current lot of golfers. An achievement, that has helped him in becoming a prominent signing figure for brand endorsements.

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Over the years, the California-born player, with his performance, has managed to rope in some of the biggest brands around the globe as his sponsors. However, the one that tops the list is the luxury Swiss watchmaker, Rolex. Working together for years, the relationship between Rolex and Mickelson has not just been restricted to sponsorship checks. Instead, it has also helped Mickelson in owning some of the most precious Rolex time pieces.

The watches that fill up the wrist of Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson made his professional debut in the year 1992. Even after two decades on the pro tour, the 52-year-old continues to age like wine. A quality, similar to that of his Rolex collection. Mickelson’s pricey watch collection is a combination of vintage and modern time pieces.

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The first watch with Mickelson is a Rolex Yacht-Master Evergold. Coming with a price tag of close to $27,000, the watch was released in 2015. Having a self-explanatory name, the Yacht-Master Evergold is a watch designed for Yacht sailors. However, with his dynamic personality in place, the 6-time major champion carries the watch with utmost grace.

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The Rolex Yacht-Master Evergold comes with an oysterflex bracelet coupled with the company’s exclusively patented 18K everose gold color…specifications, that make this watch a cut above the rest.

The vintage touch of the early 90s

Despite living in 2022, Mickelson continues to have a soft corner for vintage designs; proof of which is visible in his next watch. Second in line in Mickelson’s Rolex collection is the Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Black Dial 4243. Coming with a current price tag of more than $5,000, the watch was released in the early 2000s. However, the inspiration for the watch dates back to Rolex’s watches in the 1920s.

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As the name suggests, the Rolex Cellini Danaos 18k White Gold Black Dial 4243 comes with an 18K White Gold case coupled with 18K rose gold bezels. In addition to that, the classic watch comes with 18K rose gold hands. However, topping it all is its crocodile leather strap.

The love for vintage watches clearly takes a superior position for Mickelson in comparison to modern watches. Walking on the same road as the Rolex Cellini Danaos, another classic Rolex in the collection of Phil Mickelson is the Rolex Cellini Prince Black Dial 18K White Gold 5443. Coming with a price tag of almost $12,000, the watch is a part of Rolex’s iconic Cellini collection. Even though released in 2005, the design of the watch is inspired by the first Rolex Prince released in the 1920s.

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The watch comes with an 18K white gold case coupled with a black and silver dial. However, what takes the limelight is the dial’s ‘Rayon Flamme De La Gloire’ guilloché patterns.

Mickelson, the master of luxury

While the above three watches justify Mickelson’s love for Rolex, it is his fourth watch that defines his taste for luxury. In addition to the Yacht-Master and the two Cellinis, Phil Mickelson is a proud owner of one of the most prestigious jewels that Rolex has to offer – The Rolex Platinum Day-Date. One of the few Rolex watches having an on-request price tag, the prestigious Day-Date series dates back to 1956. While the model of the Day-Date with Mickelson remains uncertain, it is assumed that he possesses a Rolex Day-Date II.

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One of the most estimable watches of Rolex, the Rolex Day-Date comes with a platinum case and a president bracelet. In addition to that, the watch shines apart from others with its ice flue dial and the fluted bezel.

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The watches are some of the most precious possessions by Mickelson. However, what shouldn’t be forgotten is that this is just a part of Phil Mickelson’s uber luxurious lifestyle. With a net worth of $300 million, the now LIV Golfer makes sure to walk on the concept of living life king-size.

What are your thoughts on Mickelson’s watch collection? Do let us know in the comments below.

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