On the joyous day of Monday, 12 June 2023, Manchester City Football Club ignited the streets of Manchester with their Champions League victory parade. While the city throbbed with cheer and the collective heartbeat of victory, watch enthusiasts around the world were captivated by a quieter spectacle - the parade of luxury watches worn by the players.

Today's football isn't just about showcasing your skill on the pitch, but also your style off it. And what can match the elegance of a luxury timepiece to make a style statement? Manchester City players, draped in an array of impressive watches, surely understand this. From the timeless charm of Rolex to the unique luxury of Patek Philippe, each watch on their wrists narrates a tale of success.

As we shine a spotlight on the glittering wristwear, let's also give a nod to Manchester City's Football Manager, Pep Guardiola, and star players such as Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, and others. Each one flaunted a luxury timepiece that was as captivating as their football.

So, for all the watch aficionados out there, let's find out some luxury watches at 2023 Manchester City Parade. It's time to appreciate the true champions of horology!

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Sporting a unique style statement on the streets, the manager Pep Guardiola was seen wearing his white gold Rolex Cellini 50509. This Rolex Cellini stands out from most of Pep's watch collection - it isn't your typical robust sports or tool watch. It's a stylish dress watch that has a strong connection with classic watchmaking, exuding an understated elegance. 

Market price (June 2023): ~$17,000.

Despite his young age, Erling Haaland has demonstrated an impressive taste for high-end timepieces, rivaling even the most seasoned watch collectors. His wrist game stepped up a notch during the Manchester City victory parade, where he sported the Breitling Premier B21 Chronograph Tourbillon LB2120171C1P1.

The Premier Tourbillon series, named after Breitling's founders, marries watchmaking magic with mechanics. Its distinct features include square pushers, Arabic numerals, and a star attraction - the tourbillon, placed at 12 o'clock. The domed sapphire crystal caseback reveals the contrasting 18k gold tourbillon and B21 movement.

Market price (June 2023): ~$60,000.

Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian professional footballer and regarded as one of the highest-paid Premier League players 2022 who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City, chose to wear the amazing Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon 6000V/110-B544.

This steel watch, inspired by travel, features a slim 5.65mm movement and a Maltese cross tourbillon cage. With a 22K peripheral rotor, it boasts a 3+ day power reserve and an openworked caseback. Its interchangeable straps in steel, leather, and rubber allow customization to suit the wearer's style.

Market price (June 2023): ~$120,000.

Jack Grealish's wrist during the parade was adorned with the rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase 5712/1R. 

The Ref. 5712/1R-001 Nautilus, with its date, moon phases, and power reserve, pairs sportiness with elegance in rose gold. Its legible, unique dial and polished finish on the octagonal bezel and bracelet make it a standout Nautilus model.

Market price (June 2023): ~$220,000.

John Stone was spotted wearing a watch that's also a part of other footballers' collections, such as Robert Lewandowski's and Luka Modric's. I'm referring to the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph 5968A with an orange rubber strap. It exhibits the classic Aquanaut’s square pattern in dark grey with orange accents on both the second hand and the sub-counter.

Market price: ~$140,000.

Kyle Walker chose to don his platinum Rolex Day-Date 228396TBR, which features an ice-blue dial, a diamond-encrusted bezel, and baguette-cut diamonds serving as hour markers.

Market price: ~$126,000.

It is the rose gold Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R with a brown dial on Ruben Dias' wrist, the same watch that was also spotted on Brooklyn Beckham's wrist. 

The solid rose gold jumbo Nautilus is one of the world's most desirable wristwatches and also one of the best looking! The 5711 is simply breathtaking in warm 18ct rose gold.

The brown embossed dial gradually darkens as it reaches the luminous batons. The result is quite mesmerizing.

Market price: ~$175,000.

Clasping the trophy with pride, Riyad Mahrez was seen sporting the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Green 5168G in white gold. The "Jumbo" Aquanaut, at 42.2mm, personifies sporty elegance with its fresh khaki green design, suggesting a sense of adventure. 

Market price: ~$100,000.

Next is Phil Foden. In the parade, he was spotted wearing his stainless steel Rolex Sky-Dweller 326934 with a blue dial on a jubilee bracelet.

Market price: ~$26,500.

Last but not least, the last watch that I want to feature in this blog post about Watches at 2023 Manchester City Parade is the on that was seen on Bernardo Silva's wrist.

He was spotted wearing his stainless steel Royal Oak 15500ST with a black dial.

Market price: ~$38,000.