The Watch That Followed Rory McIlroy to Consecutive Masters Glory
Rory’s second straight Masters win turned on a single stroke, with a discontinued OMEGA marking the moment on his wrist
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A title defended at Augusta
Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National, edging Scottie Scheffler by a single stroke and claiming the sixth major championship of his career.
The win places him among a small group of players, alongside Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods, who have successfully defended their title at the tournament. As attention focused on the narrow margin and the composure of his final round, another detail drew interest: the watch on his wrist.
Throughout the week and during the green jacket presentation, Rory wore an OMEGA De Ville Central Tourbillon in 18k red gold, a model that is no longer in production. He purchased the watch in 2019 after winning his second FedEx Cup, describing it at the time as a personal reward.
Despite its rarity and value, he has treated it as an everyday piece, wearing it regularly in competition settings such as the Ryder Cup and now, again, at Augusta.
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Inside the De Ville Tourbillon
The De Ville Tourbillon stands out for its construction. It features a skeletonized sapphire dial and a centrally positioned tourbillon cage that completes a full rotation every 60 seconds. The mechanism is designed to improve timekeeping accuracy by counteracting positional errors, a longstanding challenge in mechanical watchmaking.
The watch does not include a date display or chronograph, and makes no attempt to align with traditional sports watch design. Comparable models have exceeded $200,000 on the secondary market.
Rory’s long-standing relationship with OMEGA has spanned more than a decade, and his watch choices have occasionally marked key moments in his career. At the 2025 Masters, where he completed the career Grand Slam, he wore a Speedmaster Silver Snoopy, a more playful contrast to the De Ville.
Rory McIlroy wore an OMEGA De Ville Central Tourbillon in 18k red gold during the 2026 Masters and the green jacket ceremony.
No, the OMEGA De Ville Central Tourbillon worn by McIlroy is no longer in production. It has become a rare collector’s piece, with secondary market values exceeding $200,000.
The watch stood out because it is a high-complication luxury timepiece that is rarely seen in professional sports settings.
McIlroy has previously worn an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and an OMEGA Speedmaster Silver Snoopy.
Alongside his luxury watch, McIlroy wore a green Whoop fitness tracker during the tournament.
Courtesy OMEGA
