Wimbledon Style: 12 Affordable Sports Watches to Wear On And Off The Tennis Court!

If you’re looking forward to this weekend’s Wimbledon finals and wish to step up your fashion A-game, you’ve come to the right place. As we know, Wimbledon is all about great tennis, but beyond that, it’s about style. Tennis legends and Wimbledon VIPs alike have long been seen with the most fabulous timepieces on their wrists, from Rolex, Richard Mille, Longines and more, but if a luxury watch isn’t in the cards this season, why not opt for an affordable watch boasting a high luxury feel instead? From Herbelin to Tissot, here are our 12 favourite affordable watches to wear on and off the Wimbledon tennis court. 

If there’s one tennis event that values good etiquette, it’s Wimbledon. As the oldest tournament in the world, the chic British championship puts elegance and tradition on a pedestal, so dare show up in a sweatshirt and flip-flops and you will most likely receive disapproving looks from the SW19 tennis crowd. In the bleachers, quiet luxury and preppy Ralph Lauren garments are the unofficial dress code to keep in mind, so when it comes to choosing the right accessories, you might wish to favour timeless watches over extravagant timepieces.

At last year’s Wimbledon edition, we saw quite a few vintage Cartier Tank watches on the wrists of A-listers, such as actors Paul Mescal and Rami Malek, and at least one fabulous Omega de Ville Trésor watch. Paired with an effortless Polo suit or a striped shirt, these timepieces are the ones that elevate any outfit in the flash of a tennis serve, even though they do come at a hefty price. This season, instead of splurging on a Cartier timepiece, you can look just as smart with a sophisticated Herbelin watch on your wrist, whether it be from the vintage Art Deco collection or the Luna series. Alternatively, for an affordable Omega de Ville-inspired watch, the Frederique Constant men’s classic brown watch, with its elegant baton dial and simple brown leather strap, will be a perfect match. 

• View Herbelin Luna Ladies' Two-Tone Watch.
• View Frederique Constant Men's Classic Brown Watch.
• View Herbelin Art Deco Ladies' White Watch.
• View Junghans Meister Men's Watch, or all Junghans watches.

In recent years, we’ve seen a plethora of colours take over the watch market, from Tiffany blue to salmon, and now more than ever, watchmakers are upping the ante with striking green watches featuring matching dials and bold finishes. While some tennis fans may only be jumping on the green watch trend now, Wimbledon legends have always been pairing their favourite green watches with their chic all-white ensembles. Back in the day, you would have seen tennis superstar Björn Borg deliver his best shots with an exquisite 1976 Rolex Day-Date on his wrist, and this Wimbledon season, we spotted Polish tennis star Hubert Hurkacz wearing the stunning all-green Gerald Charles GC Sport Grass watch.

Perhaps it is the magic of the grass court that inspires tennis players to go green, but whatever it is, we are too ready to unearth our perfect green piece. For an affordable green watch inspired by Borg’s iconic 1976 Rolex, Roamer’s Primeline Day Date II watch will fit the bill to a tee, while the Tissot Lovely Round ladies’ watch will lend a touch of elegance to any effortless Wimbledon look.

• View Rotary Avenger Sport Chrono Men's Green Watch.
• View Tissot Lovely Round Ladies' Green Watch.
• View Nordgreen Philosopher 5-Link Strap 36mm Green Dial Watch.
• View Roamer Primeline Day Date II Men's Gold Watch.

In tennis, it truly takes a village to lift championship trophies. Behind every successful tennis player, you can count a dozen health professionals, from tennis coaches to fitness trainers and even sports psychologists, which means relying on talent alone is far from enough. While we may not all be able to hire a team of health experts to help us play our best tennis, we can certainly find an affordable sports watch packed with innovative features to improve health, fitness, and sleep habits, and thus increase performance.

Without a doubt, Garmin is the number one brand to go for if a smart sports watch is what you need! For ladies looking for a 360-degree overview of their sleep, fitness and health habits, the Garmin Venu collection is sure to be a great match, both in terms of performance and price. For dedicated sportsmen, the new Garmin Fenix Pro series, with its built-in LED flashlight, 24/7 health and wellness monitoring and long-lasting solar charging, will allow tennis fans to play for hours at a time and in any condition. Of course, real tennis fans know that players are not allowed to wear smartwatches during a match, so if you do make it to the Wimbledon final one day, remember to take it off before you step on the grass tennis court! 

View Garmin Venu 2S Rose Gold Stainless Steel Bezel with Leather Band Smartwatch.
View Garmin Fenix 7S Pro Sapphire 42mm Solar Cream Gold SS With Gray Band Smartwatch.
View Casio G-Shock Men's Blue Watch GBD-200-2ER.
View Casio G-Shock Ladies' Pink Watch GMA-S2100BA-4AER, or all G-Shock watches.