Fine Watches Are A Big Star Of EURO 2008 Football

While the Euro 2008 tournament is creating excitement for fans of all things football, aficionados of luxury watches are also finding plenty of action.  England national football team manager Fabio Capello's penchant for Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces was revealed in a press conference, where Capello was photographed wearing a Reverso Squadra Chronograph GMT; Capello has also been known to wear an IWC Big Pilot watch.  Also noted for his watch style is Roberto Donadoni, the head coach of the Italian national football team, who has been spotted wearing Cvstos watches.

The horological parade even involves a major watch brand.  Swiss watchmaker Hublot has been a major presence at the Euro 2008 tournament, where it is serving in the role of official timekeeper.  Hublot electronic boards keep track of match times, and match officials are even wearing specially-designed Hublot Classic watches.  These stainless steel Hublot timepieces, produced exclusively for Euro 2008 referees, have a unique complication which keeps track of soccer match times, including the 15-minute extra time intervals.