The problem with Harry Kane’s £1 million Rolex Daytona from the Ballon d’Or

In 1979, Trevor Francis became Britain's first million-pound football player, causing headlines around the world. Today, a player can wear a million-pound watch on his wrist and it hardly generates any buzz. The question now is whether a watch can truly be worth a million pounds. When Harry Kane wore the Rolex Daytona at the Ballon d’Or, I wouldn't spend that much on one – and that's surprising, given my love for Rolex Daytonas.

However, Kane's timepiece is far from the original 1964 Ref. 6239, which was a simple stainless steel tool watch designed for racing drivers. The current Rolex Daytona Ref. 126599TSA worn by Kane is a far more elaborate, white gold-cast piece featuring 36 blue sapphires, 54 diamonds, and an obsidian dial. It's a status symbol, a statement of fame and wealth, much like the Rolex Daytona "Rainbow" worn by Carlos Alcaraz or the $1 million "Blue Sapphire" worn by Roger Federer.