Lifestyle Asia 2021 - These are the most iconic and exclusive watches worn by the royals
There is a certain enigma around royalty, one that immediately brings to mind words like power, prestige, and wealth. We know that the royals always dress to perfection. And just as they pay attention to their sartorial choices, their timepieces are equally well thought out. No wonder then that they are seen wearing some of the world’s most expensive and exclusive watches. From Rolex to Backes & Strauss, here are some watches loved and worn by these royals.
Prince Michael, Duke of Kent
Counted as one of the most stylish of the British royals, Prince Michael has usually worn Audemars Piguet Royal Oak almost exclusively though he is known to have an impressive collection of classic wristwatches. The Prince, who is the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, has been wearing the Royal Oak for a few decades now. Just for an estimate, he has posed for a photo wearing the watch in 1990 and was also seen sporting it effortlessly with his dapper sartorial style at the 2013 Wimbledon tennis tournament. The watch is a vintage two-tone featuring the brand’s signature tapestry dial in dark grey.
In 2018, the Prince announced that he was partnering with Backes & Strauss — following which a limited edition collection named Royal Kent was launched. He has himself been photographed with a diamond-drenched piece from the collection on his wrist. The timepieces for men bear elements from his coat of arms while those for women have his wife’s coat of arms.
Besides these, the Prince’s personal collection includes Rolex 50th Anniversary LV Submariner, “Pepsi” bezel Rolex GMT-Master, Cartier Tank Americaine and a timeless piece from the Bvlgari Bvlgari collection.