Only One Player at the U.S. Open This Weekend Will Be Wearing a $690,000 Watch

When Rafael Nadal steps on to the court tomorrow to take on Frenchman Richard Gasquet in one of two U.S. Open men’s semi-finals (the other features Novak Djokovic against a Swiss player not named Federer), he will as usual have some stellar time-keeping reinforcement on his right wrist.

In case you missed it, CNBC “Inside Wealth” columnist Robert Frank had a fascinating look earlier this week at the latest watch worn during matches by Nadal. The first one designed in partnership with Richard Mille sold out quickly on the consumer side at $525,000 a pop.

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