From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: The watches of Anthony Bourdain.
It’s been a year since the passing of Anthony
Bourdain, chef and world traveler extraordinaire.
Remembered for his travelogue-style food programs,
Anthony showed us that one can enjoy the best
of the world, while being authentic and down-to-earth.
Remembered for his travelogue-style food programs,
Anthony showed us that one can enjoy the best
of the world, while being authentic and down-to-earth.
What kind of watches did Anthony like to wear?
Let’s look at Anthony’s utilitarian, but
rather impressive collection.
Anthony wore Rolex watches most frequently,
as one will observe on his shows, Parts Unknown
and No Reservations.
He sported a Rolex Datejust II in many episodes.
His stainless steel watch is outfitted with
a blue dial and luminous baton hour markers.
The highly durable material, smooth bezel
and simple dial goes with many different looks,
and will look like new for years to come.
The Explorer is one of the most versatile
sport watches from Rolex.
The smooth bezel and simple dial with luminous
3-6-9 Arabic numerals and baton hour markers
make for a watch that can be used anywhere.
Anthony could have worn this watch from formal
meetings to weekend trips, and even up in
the Himalayas, and it still would have looked
good.
Anthony’s favorite timepiece was the one
that his father passed on to him – a vintage,
stainless steel Rolex.
Anthony never made a reference as to what
model the watch was, but it looks very much
like an Oyster Perpetual.
He wore this timepiece more than any other,
and fans of his travelogues would have definitely
noticed.
Panerai is known for their massive dive watches.
The Radiomir is the ideal choice for those
who want a Panerai with a thinner, sleeker
case.
It comes without the crown protector and with
thinner wire lugs, offering a streamlined
look while still being robust.
Anthony’s Rolex Milgauss is perhaps his
most ornate timepiece.
He wore a custom PVD blacked-out version,
which accentuated the green crystal and bright
orange details of the watch.
Despite its playful design, the Milgauss is
a very accurate timepiece – designed as
an anti-magnetic watch for scientists, it
can resist up to 1,000 gauss.
The gifted chef and storyteller definitely
had amazing taste.
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