From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight On: the Watches of the British Royal
Family.
What’s on the wrists of the most famous
Monarchy?
The British monarchy is without a doubt the
most famous royal family in the world.
They have remained the subject of fascination
(and sometimes, scrutiny), so all eyes are
on them when they step out in public.
Royals abide by very specific rules when it
comes to dressing up, even down to the accessories.
One of the accessories they hold in high regard,
are wrist watches.
What kind of watches have graced the wrists
of the most famous Royals?
And what are the stories behind them?
Stay tuned, to find out.
Let’s start with the watches of Prince William.
The Prince has been wearing his quartz, mid-sized
Omega Seamaster Blue Wave Dial watch for over
a decade now.
This particular timepiece was given to him
by his mother, the late Princess Diana, and
has been his go-to timepiece ever since – he
even wore it during his wedding to Kate Middleton.
This Bond Wave Dial Seamaster comes in a stainless
steel case, and brushed, polished stainless
steel bracelet which makes it wearable for
a number of occassions.
William wears it from casual appearances,
to official duties as a Royal.
Prince Harry also wears popular sport watch
models – the Rolex Explorer II, and the
Breitling Aerospace.
During his time in the military, Prince Harry
frequently wore his Rolex Explorer II White
Dial Orange Hand - also known as the Polar.
Designed for cave explorers, the Polar has
a robust build, highly legible dial, and a
24-hour bezel and orange hand that helps distinguish
night and day.
Prince Harry has served several terms in the
military, and this adventurer’s watch is
a good fit for the extreme conditions of his
assignment.
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Prince Harry’s other watch is a Breitling
Aerospace, which was especially made for pilots.
The Prince is actually trained to fly Apache
attack helicopters, so he most likely makes
good use of the watch’s features.
The Aerospace has a durable yet lightweight
titanium case, and large, contrasting hands.
This is coupled with a backlit digital display
which makes the watch easy to read in any
lighting.
From the Princes, we go to the Duchess of
Cambridge, Kate Middleton.
Kate is well-known for her elegant and timeless
style; and her sartorial sense is admired
by women the world over.
Kate sports the classic and delicate Cartier
Ballon Bleu in stainless steel.
With a blue spinel cabochon floating like
a balloon on its side, it’s a perfect match
for the sapphire engagement ring given to
her by Prince William.
Perhaps the most popular Cartier Ballon Bleu
fan, Kate Middleton wears hers in a variety
of occasions – from polo matches to royal
tours.
She wears the stainless steel, medium-sized
piece, which is one of the more modest models
in the collection.
The newest member of the Royal Family, Meghan
Markle, Duchess of Sussex, also wears a Cartier
timepiece.
Meghan’s Cartier Tank Francaise was acquired
even before she became a royal, but the classic
timepiece suits her current tailored ensembles,
and is in line with the royal family’s taste.
The French maison has been a favorite among
Royals for centuries!
The watch is one of Meghan’s earliest acquisitions
during her stint in Hollywood.
She rewarded herself with the watch after
the third season of Suits, and it’s engraved
at the back with the message “To M.M., from
M.M.”
Of course, we haven’t forgotten about the
more senior members of the family.
They have magnificent taste in timepieces,
too!
Camilla Parker Bowles, The Duchess of Cornwall
has kept her elegant but down-to-earth style
when she officially joined the royal family
in 2005.
Like the rest of the ladies in the family,
she wears a Cartier watch – a yellow gold
Tank with a leather strap.
Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin, Prince Michael
of Kent, is not as visible as the immediate
family -- but he makes up for it by always
being impeccably dressed.
He wears a two-tone, steel and rose gold Audemars
Piguet Royal Oak under the cuff.
Prince Charles, heir apparent, was often seen
wearing a two-tone Cartier Santos and a yellow
gold Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso back in the
day.
These days, he sports a Parmigiani Fleurier
Toric Chronograph.
And finally, we have Queen Elizabeth.
The queen has an extensive collection of jewelry
watches from Patek Philippe, Chopard, and
Audemars Piguet.
She currently wears an 18k yellow gold ladies
Audemars Piguet timepiece.
Even with the limelight and status they enjoy,
the British Royals value tradition and simplicity,
if we were only to judge by the watches they
wear on their wrists.
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