Every watch is unique, whether it falls in the budget-friendly or the premium the category is vintage or is among the latest watches launched recently.
However, some watches stand out from the rest not just because they are works
of exquisite craftsmanship and comprise unique features but also for the fact
that they have adorned the wrists of some of the leading personalities of the world
or have been featured in movies at some point in time. If you are someone who
is never satisfied with just ordinary, here are some watches worn by leading
personalities that you would love:
Timex
A
leading watch manufacturers in the world, Timex is known for making watches that
are high on functionality and looks and are extremely affordable. Known for
introducing the Indiglo technology where the inbuilt light illuminates the
dial, Timex is not just popular among the common masses but also has a fan following
among the high and mighty. A Timex Ironman was often seen wrapped around the
wrist of Bill Clinton, the president of the United States between 1993 and
2001. Clinton’s successor George Bush used to wear a Timex analog with Indiglo.
Timex has also adorned the wrists of leading Hollywood celebrities like Chuck
Norris and Mark Wahlberg.
Omega
Omega
has been manufacturing watches that are elegant, high on features and extremely
accurate. However, since Omega is a luxury watch manufacturer, its watches
command a price tag of an upward of Rs one lakh. The watch has frequently been
seen on the wrist of many leading personalities like John F Kennedy who wore an
Omega Ultra-Thin wristwatch. Other fans of Omega include Elvis Presley (Omega
Constellation), Prince William and Buzz Aldrin (Seamaster Professional), to
name a few. The watch has also been featured in all the James Bond Movies
released 1995 onwards. Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig wore the watch in James
Bond blockbusters like GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Sky fall,
among others.
Rolex
Rolex
is another brand that has a long list of celebrity fans. Bono of U2 has been
wearing Rolex for quite some time and is usually seen with Datejust or Day-date
on his wrist. Rihanna is another fan of Datejust. English footballer David
Beckham has many times been seen wearing Rolex Sea-Dweller. Other celebrities
spotted with Rolex include Miley Cyrus, Justin Theroux, Roger Federer, among
others. Rolex has also featured in a few James Bond movies. The
state-of-the-art Rolex Submariner was worn by the secret agent in the first
James Bond movie ‘Dr. No’. Thereafter the watch was seen in the next three
movies From Russia With Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball.
Whether
you are a celebrity or a common man, a watch is an essential item that needs to
be a part of your accessory. Today there are a variety of brands to choose
from. However, when purchasing a watch make sure to buy branded wrist watches for women or men as they are manufactured by reputed manufacturers
who always emphasize quality.
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