Gareth Bale was one of the best soccer players of his generation, but he often played second-fiddle to Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo (that name, I’m sure you know). Coincidentally, Bale was just photographed at Wimbledon wearing a split blue-and-black bezel Rolex GMT Master-II “Batman,” which is sometimes overlooked for the brand’s more storied color configurations. But real ones know: The “Batman” Rolex, much like this wearer, is legendary. —Luke Guillory, commerce editor
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The former soccer player wore a watch with a strong fan base—and a great nickname.
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Gareth Bale may have retired, but he’s still keeping busy during the World Cup. After making an appearance during the practices at Silverstone on Saturday, he turned up at Wimbledon with his wife, Emma Rhys-Jones, on Sunday. So far, the tournament has brought out the best of celebrity style and wristwear, and Bale’s watch was no exception. After all, you really can never go wrong with a Rolex.
The Wales legend sported a Rolex GMT-Master II model that’s become known among watch enthusiasts as the “Batman” for its split-color blue-and-black bezel. The GMT-Master II more widely is a luxury travel watch loved by many, and for good reason: As the name suggests, it has an arrow-tipped hand to allow for tracking multiple time zones, but it has a special mechanism that makes it stand out from other GMT watches. The user can set local time by “jumping” between hours using the winding crown, and it operates independently of the other hands, meaning that it won’t affect the accuracy of timekeeping.
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The question with tech wearables is always, “What does it look like long term?” Months or years down the line, will I still be wearing this thing? Most of what I’ve used, I’ve given up on—but not the Oura Ring. After years of wearing it daily, I can proclaim that my experience as a user has gotten better year over year. With every new generation, the devices get smaller and more like real jewelry, and you get more for your annual subscription than you used to. I would tell anyone using the older models to immediately upgrade Now what else can you say that about in 2026?
Truly, nothing.
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I see him every day. Multiple times a day. And I’m not the only guy who has hit, kicked, stabbed, or shot at him. He’s been a training partner to Chuck Norris. Once you start looking for him, you’ll see that he’s everywhere. He’s in Creed, getting worked by Adonis in a Philly gym. He’s in Deadpool, because of course he is. He’s in Miss Congeniality, Horrible Bosses, and Mortal Kombat. And on television, he has appeared on Cobra Kai, The Office, Parks and Recreation, CSI: Miami, and Justified.
If there is one thing that sets this guy apart, it’s his utter dedication to self-improvement. It’s the story of his whole life. He accepts “good enough” from no one, anywhere, at any time. He’s always ready for another round. So many rounds. He’s in nearly half a million other gyms, garages, backyards, and living rooms around the world. He’s iconic, ubiquitous, and maybe the most traveled Oklahoman in history.
This would be BOB, the Body Opponent Bag, a heavy bag shaped like a hulking and formidable fighter with neatly coiffed hair. BOB is the greatest piece of martial-arts equipment ever created, and he’s got quite a story to tell.
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