Declan Rice's Six-Figure Richard Mille is the Best Watch in His Collection (and It's a Footballer Staple)

The news covers an interview with Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice during the launch of the club's new away kit. The conversation centered significantly on watches, particularly the high-end brand Richard Mille, known for its association with elite athletes and celebrities. Richard Mille produces limited batches of its complex, barrel-shaped watches (averaging over £200,000) for 'friends of the brand', including footballers like Mohamed Salah and Pep Guardiola, F1 stars, tennis champions, and musicians like Ed Sheeran and Drake.

Declan Rice, feeling somewhat bashful, revealed his favorite watch in his collection is the Richard Mille 67-01, also known as the Extra Flat Automatic, which he specifically mentioned to avoid perceptions of showing off. He noted this particular model is one of the brand's more understated designs, also favored by figures like Pharrell Williams, Mo Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Beyond watches, the interview touched on Rice's personal style. He identified his Birkenstocks as the most important item in his everyday summer wardrobe, stating they are "key" and "all I wear". Rice also complimented his teammates' styles, praising Reiss Nelson's personal style and Riccardo Calafiori's "aura" during photo shoots.