Serena Williams has taken on a new role — the tennis star has co-designed a new Audemars Piguet timepiece. Named the «Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph», the watch marks another chapter in the athlete’s 12-year collaboration with the Swiss luxury watchmaker.

The design is based on the «Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph», a model Audemars Piguet has been producing since 1997. For the limited edition, Williams chose a combination of white and pink: the case and bracelet are crafted entirely from white ceramic, while the dial is finished with pink mother-of-pearl.

The watch features a 38-millimeter case. The white ceramic was hand-finished using a combination of satin brushing and faceted polishing, highlighting the distinctive geometric lines of the «Royal Oak» collection.

The pink mother-of-pearl dial is one of the model’s key features. According to the brand, it symbolizes feminine energy, intuition and inner strength. Its iridescent surface adds a softer touch to the watch while creating a striking contrast with the sporty character of the chronograph.

«Working with Audemars Piguet on this watch was especially meaningful to me because it reflects so many sides of my personality. I’ve always believed that strength and feminine energy can exist side by side. People often see strength, determination and a competitive spirit, but behind them there is also creativity, intuition and joy», the 44-year-old athlete said.

The limited-edition model is priced at $95,900.

Photo: audemarspiguet.com

The Eurovision final will take place tomorrow in the Swiss city of Basel. Artists from 26 countries will take the stage for the 69th edition of the international song contest.

This year, Austria will be represented by Johannes Pietsch, better known by his stage name JJ, with the song Wasted Love. Initially, bookmakers predicted a 6th-place finish for the performer.

However, as the contest approaches, betting companies are updating their odds more frequently. As of May 16, 2025, JJ has climbed to 2nd place in the rankings, according to Eurovisionworld.com.

Ahead of the final, the editors of INSIDER.AT have prepared a list of 8 venues in Vienna where you can watch Eurovision on the big screen:

• Das Vindobona – Wallensteinplatz 6, 1200 Wien
• WUK – Währinger Straße 59, 1090 Wien
• Votiv Kino – Währinger Straße 12, 1090 Wien
• Das Gugg (HOSI Wien) – Heumühlgasse 14/1, 1040 Wien
• JO&JOE Vienna – Europaplatz 1/6, 1150 Wien
• ega: frauen im zentrum – Windmühlgasse 26, 1060 Wien
• Felixx Bar – Gumpendorfer Straße 5, 1060 Wien
• Gleis//Garten – Eichenstraße 2, 1120 Wien

Let us recall that Austria has won the Eurovision Song Contest twice. The first victory was in 1966 with Udo Jürgens’ song Merci, chérie. Then, in 2014, the country won again with Conchita Wurst’s Rise Like a Phoenix.

Photo: Instagram @johannesjjpietsch