Inside Mr Xabi Alonso’s Impressive Watch Collection | MR PORTER

Meet Mr Xabi Alonso, one of the world’s most decorated footballers, a MR PORTER Style Council member - and an enthusiastic collector of fine watches. To mark the arrival of IWC Schaffhausen on MR PORTER, we travelled to Munich to spend a day off with Mr Alonso.
We accompany him as he takes a drive in a classic Porsche 356, walks his British bulldog in the woods, makes a snack for his kids when they return from school, and gets ready to go out for dinner with his wife.
In the film he talks through some of his watch collection and explains how each piece commemorates a landmark life event - from winning the World Cup, European Championship (twice) and Champions League (twice) to getting married (once).
Read the full story in The Journal: mr-p.co/3uZuvh
Read more about the Style Council member: mr-p.co/KET5ra
Shop IWC Schaffhausen watches on MR PORTER: mr-p.co/xyP4uo
Featured in this video:
Look 1
Moncler Gamme Bleu Jacket: mr-p.co/eXX60a
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cashmere Sweater: mr-p.co/EvyruA
Ermenegildo Zegna Shirt: mr-p.co/FfsT0W
TOM FORD Denim Jeans: mr-p.co/2oyrqE
Cheaney Richmond Leather Boots: mr-p.co/EQ8oSC
Lock & Co Hatters Cashmere Beanie: mr-p.co/Rz9T5Q
IWC Schaffhausen Pilot's Le Petit Prince Watch: mr-p.co/xyP4uo
Look 2
Helbers Bouclé Overcoat: mr-p.co/8J1udn
Hardy Amies Rollneck Sweater: mr-p.co/xeo58d
TOM FORD Denim Jeans: mr-p.co/2oyrqE
Cheney Richmond Leather Boots: mr-p.co/EQ8oSC
Look 3
TOM FORD Suit Jacket: mr-p.co/uItfP5
TOM FORD Wool-Flannel Trousers: mr-p.co/i1B4up
TOM FORD Cutaway-Collar Shirt: mr-p.co/bQlgbm
Kingsman Silk-Grenadine Tie: mr-p.co/M417xq
John Lobb City Oxford Shoes: mr-p.co/OzCtZM
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph: mr-p.co/6BCX79
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[@neggit2063]

You could never tell he's a football player. Such refinement and taste.

[@TheReaper5125]

No Yeezys, No Off-White, No Nonsense. Pure Class.

[@malevarda]

Ron Swanson

[@kanjobahn]

I'm chuffed to bits

[@eugenehong9668]

kanjobahn ok, ciao

[@Simps14]

Not a truer word said my man

[@beenaatlee8020]

Yeez

[@Boom1990man]

Real class is the humbleness of this guy - he doesn't need to show to the world what he has got, because he is so content with his life.

[@m4tpoons]

He's made a video to showcase his extremely, extremely expensive watches, cars and clothes. How have you come to that conclusion?

[@Boom1990man]

m4tpoons because that was the point of this Video, otherwise no posts anywhere on social media...

[@91lilfrozone23]

+m4tpoons He didn't made the video, most likely Mr. Porter approached him and he was willing to do a video about his style..

[@ThriftyCHNR]

This is an advertisement.

[@emanuelpignat575]

yes, yes yes...

[@pozomanify]

7 YEARS LATER AND HES ONE OF THE BEST FOOTBALL MANAGERS IN THE WORLD

[@rafayz9033]

As a watch lover, this short movie exemplifies what I love about watches. Any idiot can go out and buy an expensive watch, but the story behind the watch you buy and the legacy that it has is what truly makes haute horology a true art. I admire Mr. Xabi for perpetuating this fine art in all of its glory.

[@sharifaidid9637]

The real definition of gentleman. Mr Xabi Alonso.

[@thetruthmachinerekingbulls6995]

Sharif Aidid show g off his dumb expensive shut, looking "stylish". ok.

[@ulises_cr7508]

THE TRUTH MACHINE Reking bullshitters everywhere! hater

[@2ycf6utfq2]

Pure class.

[@Mathias-vc4jp]

Just like he is on the field.

[@INTERNETRAMBO-rd6gc]

slow af

[@tomspice73]

Voulez vous coucher avec moi? anybidy can be of class with money. its not hard. xabi is lucky

[@tomspice73]

Voulez vous coucher avec moi? come on! a homeless could have thus collection given the money. bullshit

[@shivzzi]

money can get you stuff but not class

[@jjgreeno5535]

Believe it or not my dad sold him one of these. He works for a shop in the Burlington arcade watches that specialises in IWC for the not part. I'm personally so proud to have his autograph such a humble and nice guy, not to mention being an absolute legend of the game.

[@adityanair6198]

The production value of these videos made by Mr Porter just blows my mind. They look so minimal, have a soothing tone and still look so elegant and sophisticated.

[@aarond9563]

UGH! The cinematography! There is enough class with Xabi and then the camera work in this is the cherry on top!

[@atulpinheiro]

Xabi's style is very minimal ..I'm in love 😍

[@el_mas_mafioso]

Gay

[@sofimalik6072]

@@el_mas_mafioso so what

[@walkerb1734]

I love his comment about having “nice things, not too showy, and not to draw too much attention”. So perfect and so much class. I can’t help but contrast the typical blinged-out AP or Rolex wearer that I occasionally come across.

[@skabara1]

This is the first ad I've enjoyed watching in a long time...

[@Chid098]

every few months i come back to watch this, simple yet inspirational.

[@travelmemoir]

So nobody going to talk about the fact that he’s driving a Porsche 356 speedster? ..

[@snowy8926]

Akhil Shah no

[@PlayaJC]

"not flashy" at all :D :D :D

[@Lewesis]

@@Classof-iu6yz Bist du aus München?

[@davidicke3899]

One of the best Midfielders ever, when he was in Real Madrid he was such a good player

[@shovon64]

He will always be there in the heart of every football fan. We really miss him in Real Madrid midfield.

[@chrisgerrard9025]

shovon bhowmick n in Liverpools midfield

[@isaac-nz]

I would kill to know their set up for filming these videos! they look so gorgeous and beautiful, huge credit to the DP that pulls the look off.

[@safwanc3043]

Isaac Newcombe it's probably in his backyard

[@carloalberto4132]

Isaac Newcombe i think he meant the equipment they use to record and the program to edit the video with.

[@TheOverlord1]

It's all about editing.

[@lachlancampbell5679]

Definitely true that it's about technique and clever editing. But you can't tell me they aren't using state of the art gear here. The image quality is so sharp and dynamic, probably an Alexa I'm guessing.

[@thebesttheworst2277]

Superb video, very well put together piece. Xabi is one of those Footballers that fans of even his rival teams can respect and acknowledge as a classy player and a good man.

[@MrPanSzymon]

Xabi and Pirlo are the most classy players. Stylish and elegant, both on and off the pitch.

[@prasantamunda4743]

Everything about this guy is so damn on point achieved every cup with club and country. Now with watches pure class 🔥

[@Fadel0712]

Watched it thousand times and never get bored.

[@mszigetihu]

I really like this guy, seems like he's intelligent and has a great style with appreciation for traditional things. Meanwhile most football stars buying Aventadors and shit, this is much more likeable.

[@vinnybossman]

Márton Szigeti I mean to be fair the aventador is a really good supercar, with great performance and jaw dropping looks but I mean if whoever's driving it has the mental age of 15 then yeah it kinda defeats the purpose.

[@freekickerz]

quality!

[@ChrisWe00]

Hey, I just wanted to suggest the instagram page @watchclubde to you guys. Great and classy watches with price tags, names and links on a daily basis. :)

[@opufy]

Xabi always exerted authenticity and class as far as I can remember him

[@dickidahrurozak]

Our Xabi! Istanbul legend!

[@NewWorldOrderFAIL]

he could be the new James Bond if he was English

[@castilloismael007043]

NewWorldOrderFAIL he can still be it you racist fuck

[@mikesierra14]

FoZe ScuMP no are you stupid, A Spanish James Bond? lol, me'llamo bond, james bond, sounds stupid.

[@Floovids]

J(H)ames Bond

[@hazrieimran4658]

Not being racist, but a Bond has to be English, because James Bond is English

[@norman4948]

+hazrie imran He's actually Scottish

[@maynorajtum4420]

Impossible to hate this man

[@calmenda]

Great video. Love IWC watches. I like his emphasis on not being flashy.

[@unaibb]

Proud he is a basque country man, a legend in our local Real Sociedad team, humble and sofisticated always, loved his watch collection full of taste

[@jamesthomas914]

Subliminal message in the title trying to sell IWC....I-mpressive W-atch C-ollection

[@gustavoprato5963]

James Thomas xavi was saying that he didn't like thing's that call to much the attention... not impressive

[@SeaJayBelfast]

They told him to say that. It's an advert for IWC.

[@Kaergaard]

+Gustavo Prato - Yeah and the next clip we se a full-on rose gold AP.

[@Kravven]

i really miss him at real madrid. he is no.2 in my favorite all time players . no.1 Raul Gonzales

[@aup007]

You mean Raul Gonzalez

[@bighands69]

What about Zidane and Roland (brazilian). I have no idea how modern Real fans can choose.

[@Rupal1990]

Zidane number one manager too

[@Waldy187]

Fernando Hierro, ....

[@isaiaheltrapo9172]

what a humble classy person

[@KaiserSozye]

Absolute class, Liverpool Legend. Was so gutted when he left Liverpool. How can Gareth Barry be mentioned in the same breath ?

[@mrgt3201]

Assad Aslam I love Rafa but Gareth Barry over Xabi. What was he thinking.

[@Harry-tb8yo]

I wonder which watch he will gift himself for the first Bundesliga title with Bayer Leverkusen. Which one if he wins Europa League, which one if he wins the DFB Pokal, which one if he completes the treble and remains undefeated throughout the whole season? He will have a lot of occasions to commemorate this season. And it is well deserved.

[@josephdavishka2509]

Absolute legend, on and off the field

[@andycollins9685]

seems like a really nice guy with very good taste

[@dtorr-rg1ku]

very modest, humble, reserved guy but that's what makes him great. can't hate the man, no matter what team he plays for

[@oluwatobilonaoluwalana6721]

A man’s man, Xabi.

[@rosecolouredglasses]

FYI, Xabi **is** an IWC brand ambassador

[@hiranmoyghosh6959]

My man is about to make history with Bayer Leverkusen and this video makes perfect sense about him

[@joshen6010]

A talented，handsome and humble man.

[@danielzaratetalks]

Have to revisit this video after winning the league

[@razer0072073]

Liverpool legend.

[@Opu2130]

That relationship with his son, dignifies xabi as a superior humble human being.

[@JohnSmith-qg3jb]

Excellent, sophisticated collection

[@suryabrahmana1803]

Im impressed with this man, he has more class than other footballers. Simple and not attractive just the way rich people truly dressed. Because he chooses everything that fits his personality not what’s trending.

[@vonrichthofen5734]

Great guy with style and class, fits perfectly with Munich and the FCB.

[@jacopocom]

Strange how I had totally forgotten that night in Istanbul. Thanks for the kind reminder 😂 💔🖤💔

[@subwayjrod1]

I want to see more of this guy! Wardrobe tour, style videos, more content please!!!

[@smashexentertainment676]

Not many people can brag about FM in their collection. In fact I don't think I've seen more than 3 so far. Respect.

[@youraveragebreakfastcereal5285]

"en los pequeños detalles es donde marca la diferencia" it's in the small details where the difference is made. Puro clase 👌👌

[@cristianbarajas1895]

Icon, on football and style.

[@haamidhabeebabdulla]

Proper way of making a Watch Video , Pure .Class.👍🏻👍🏻

[@benyantuna8563]

Tiene mucha personalidad este hombre.

[@NICAsworld]

Finally a famous watch collector without a Rolex. Refreshing, classy.

[@farazm1367]

Xabi what a man !!!! Beautiful video

[@hacker010010101]

Never been a fan of football, but this guy changed my view completely, amazing how smart and respectful some footballers can be.

[@nicolaselhani]

Best video you guys ever did

[@wayne3078]

Take note Pogba with your flashy bling this is true class. Superb watch collection 👍

[@jackdolah2031]

He's humble af

[@luisguevara8226]

This guy is me if I were a player. Love the lifestyle hes built for himself. God bless.

[@martinwagner7619]

Look at this classy dude (I assume that was the intention of the video as well) and then think of some other Bayern München Players and their "Street Style" which is pure show-off (and IMO pretty ugly).

[@JaredHagen]

Very true, one day his great grandchildren will look at pictures and his style will still be relevant.

[@pareshmathew1596]

Philippe BucherFSHN Nothing wrong with street style, does not define a human being. Everyone has their unique style..i bet xabi mixes it up too

[@devanjanaka2605]

Philippe BucherFSHN why is streetwear a show off

[@japuter9632]

streetwear is not show off if you have good street style not the basic yeezys or supreme or sum fukboi stuff

[@redspin2ify]

Boyyy what a suave guy, adds even more to his calibre on top of already being a handsome guy in the first place

[@ramonmartinez3187]

When Spanish national team was going to the stadium to play the 2010 final world cup, some players listened music, others were sleeping...and Xabi Alonso was reading a book....

[@study-table]

What a classy man!

[@seabassmastermatt80]

Xabi can pick a top pass and a top watch, top man. Well played.

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

I guess he also likes Patek Philippe, that sentence is very "You never really own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation..."

[@mrupermad]

The house belongs to a friend of mine haha. I jumped on that trampoline when I was a kid. So cool

[@UniqueMechanics]

Excellent video, concept, awesome, thank you

[@MonDiamantMusic]

Amazing life. 🙌🏻

[@shawnadderley3621]

Very regal. Great taste, subtle, minimalistic.

[@willlindquist8415]

simply beautiful. please do more!

[@elgr4489]

This guy is a legend

[@VidzSong]

awesome!!!!!!! great quality work!!

[@shahorology3275]

What a beautiful watch. Great video as well ❤️❤️

[@hassymiia6267]

True saggiterian, like myself. We don't boast, showing type, yes banter and jokes but humble and just being simple yet classy is the way!!

[@thomasdarvik9184]

The chair is called "Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman" if you're wondering.

[@gnarlyflies180]

Great Video, Great Collection & A Great Player

[@mohammadumar193]

simple yet perfect just like his game

[@itsallrobbish]

This guy is a class act and this video reinforces that notion. YNWA

[@maxdominate2481]

@2:37 - Good job Mr. Porter: you have created a positive imagine of a man with his children.

[@user-ej9zw7gh2q]

Great video, cheers mate.

[@djorgen]

Xabi Alonso - just the coolest guy. YNWA!

[@karamazov75015]

English bulldog and IWC watches , what a nice dude

[@Chenrandyliu]

this man got class!!!

[@claudemakelele2856]

Jesus..this video is so beautiful.

[@Gartenriese87]

beautiful video and what class

[@Antbaker27]

Song is Alasken Tapes - Don’t Leave

[@patrickevma]

Thank you so much dude!

[@sethchandler1271]

Elite collection

[@jokovic9]

Mathematicians, professors, soldiers and scientists, I doubt they have such collections but deserve them much more than ordinary groom's entertainment enthusiasts..

[@tdumser1980]

That house is sick! How about a tour for the next installment?

[@PantalonRouge]

Real class man 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@_dnk]

the classiest footballer

[@winnerclasico9323]

Grande Xabi Alonso💪, campeón del mundo

[@pylsogram]

love this video, must have seen it 25 times or something;)

[@PlayaJC]

crazy to see that he has no Patek Philippe Watches in his collection. They would fit absolutely perfectly to him, its like they were being made for him.

[@RohamBroccoli]

True gentleman.

[@papafrita909]

The man has 100 times more class than Cristiano.

[@toonepali9814]

prakashwicked you had to bring him don't you? grow up

[@toonepali9814]

"Missi" if I may

[@castilloismael007043]

Shikhar Ghimire penaldo sucks ass

[@toonepali9814]

and Messi swallows!

[@iDaaark]

These kids are everywhere

[@christiannoterman2482]

la classe les video de Mr porter top celle ci un regal a savourer

[@CodeCommand]

LEGEND! YES LAD!