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erling · 29 April 2011, 06:41 PM

Don´t know if it has been discussed here.
Do you know what kind of watches the royalties in England are wearing? I thought I saw a glimpse of a Rolex watch on Willams´s hand on TV yesterday. How about Kate and other members of the royalties?

bandicoot · 29 April 2011, 06:43 PM

I saw only an midsize "Bond" Omega Seamaster on Prince Williams hand.

frank gama · 29 April 2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bandicoot

I saw only an midsize "Bond" Omega Seamaster on Prince Williams hand.

He often wears the omega, but I doubt he will be wearing that on his wedding day.

Scunner · 29 April 2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by frank gama

He often wears the omega, but I doubt he will be wearing that on his wedding day.

Can't see why not, I've never seen him sport any other timepiece. He is maybe just a one watch guy.

padi56 · 29 April 2011, 07:10 PM

I am sure the Royal couple have more on the minds that wearing any type of watch today especially.

slcbbrown · 29 April 2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

I am sure the Royal couple have more on the minds that wearing any type of watch today especially.

Where to find work, how to make the car payment?

Roja · 29 April 2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by slcbbrown

Where to find work, how to make the car payment?

LOL!

I'm glad you said it. I was thinking the same thing: "what else could they possibly have on their minds than to decide how they're going to put on this gargantuan show, including costumes, accessories, etc.?"

JIFF1975 · 29 April 2011, 09:35 PM

Offcourse he does not wear any watch under his millitary suit.

Roja · 29 April 2011, 09:50 PM

He just checks his Blackberry

Xenophon · 29 April 2011, 10:00 PM

Prince Andrew wears a Rolex Day-date and the Queen wears an Omega as do Princes Harry and William. I don't know what the rest of them wear though

LI Matt · 1 May 2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenophon

Prince Andrew wears a Rolex Day-date ...

In the buildup to all this I saw a clip of Prince Andrew's wedding, which included a clear shot of his President bracelet.

Another watch note: when Diana died, the boys were allowed to take one memento each from her possessions. William took her Cartier tank watch.

warrior · 29 April 2011, 10:29 PM

Saw on another forum that Prince was wearing his Omega blue bond during the wedding.

Roja · 29 April 2011, 10:36 PM

Is it cause the queen wants to be like James Bond too?

GolfPunk · 29 April 2011, 11:34 PM

Historically Patek Philippe were suppliers to the Royals

Roja · 29 April 2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Historically Patek Philippe were suppliers to the Royals

So, what changed?

MonBK · 29 April 2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Roja

So, what changed?

Omega was cheaper.

Roja · 29 April 2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Omega was cheaper.

Touché!

GolfPunk · 29 April 2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Roja

So, what changed?

Snippet from Wikipedia::

Watches owned by royalty

In 1851, Patek Philippe started supplying its watches to Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert. Timepieces of the Genevan manufacturer immediately attracted attention of all the royal courts of Europe. Queen Victoria acquired a key-wound Patek Philippe watch created in a pendant style in November 1851 during the Great Exhibition of London. Queen Victoria owned one more exclusive Patek Philippe timepiece to be worn pinned to clothing. This watch was suspended from a diamond and enamel brooch.[citation needed]

Sparky1970 · 29 April 2011, 11:45 PM

Diana bought William the Omega as a gift, so I am sure he will be wearing it today underneath the suit. Pretty sure Charles wears a Rolex though....

Roja · 30 April 2011, 12:08 AM

I thought this was pretty cool:

http://greatreporter.com/content/sho...ars-what-watch

Abid · 30 April 2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Roja

I thought this was pretty cool:

http://greatreporter.com/content/sho...ars-what-watch

Very Interesting article.

tkc324 · 30 April 2011, 12:38 AM

The mid size Omega Seamaster that Prince William wears is a gift from Diana... I think he always wears it. All I can say is Diana got good taste.

Dweller of the Sea · 30 April 2011, 01:14 AM

These "old money" usually doesn´t show of their wealth (no bling biling), they usually show it understated with stil and class.
We know they are rich, they don´t have/need to show their wealth.

William seems to be a one-watch-guy with his Omega.
Harry wears his military issue CWC G-10
Charles usuaaly wears an JLC Reverso or PP Calatrava

I´m sure they all have plenty of watches, they recieve plenty of gifts from companies and private persons/sheiks.

CKLinLA · 30 April 2011, 01:50 AM

Smaller watches like the Omega mid-size (which I think is similar
size-wise to an Oyster Perpetual/Precision or Air King) are also
really very very comfortable.

kcmo · 30 April 2011, 02:55 AM

I've seen William wear his Seamaster for years but I had no idea that it was a gift from Diana. Very sentimental indeed. I'd imagine he'd want to wear it forever.

Dr. Robert · 30 April 2011, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I've seen William wear his Seamaster for years but I had no idea that it was a gift from Diana. Very sentimental indeed. I'd imagine he'd want to wear it forever.

Moms are a beautiful thing

.....I miss mine

kcmo · 30 April 2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Moms are a beautiful thing

.....I miss mine

You're right about that my friend....my mom really is my best friend! Would be lost without her.

I'm sure yours is watching over you right now.....

mpkRolex · 30 April 2011, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

I've seen William wear his Seamaster for years but I had no idea that it was a gift from Diana. Very sentimental indeed. I'd imagine he'd want to wear it forever.

very sentimental. I am sure he has many other watches but to wear something like that is very special

erling · 30 April 2011, 11:30 PM

Ran across this:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/4/...n-wedding.html

FremStar · 30 April 2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by erling

Ran across this:
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/4/...n-wedding.html

Thanks for posting Erling! I wonder if folks will now go out and try to add this timepiece to their collections?

29 April 2011, 06:41 PM	#1
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Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,728	Prince Andrew wears a Rolex Day-date and the Queen wears an Omega as do Princes Harry and William. I don't know what the rest of them wear though __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

30 April 2011, 11:30 PM	#29
erling "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Erling Location: Iceland Watch: Sub and TT DJ Posts: 748	Ran across this: http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/4/...n-wedding.html __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29 April 2011, 06:43 PM	#2
bandicoot Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Paul Location: Prague Posts: 15	I saw only an midsize "Bond" Omega Seamaster on Prince Williams hand.

29 April 2011, 09:35 PM	#8
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384	Offcourse he does not wear any watch under his millitary suit.

29 April 2011, 09:50 PM	#9
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	He just checks his Blackberry

29 April 2011, 10:29 PM	#12
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,692	Saw on another forum that Prince was wearing his Omega blue bond during the wedding.

29 April 2011, 10:36 PM	#13
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Is it cause the queen wants to be like James Bond too?

29 April 2011, 11:34 PM	#14
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Historically Patek Philippe were suppliers to the Royals

29 April 2011, 11:45 PM	#19
Sparky1970 Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Leeds, England Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 112	Diana bought William the Omega as a gift, so I am sure he will be wearing it today underneath the suit. Pretty sure Charles wears a Rolex though....

30 April 2011, 12:08 AM	#20
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	I thought this was pretty cool: http://greatreporter.com/content/sho...ars-what-watch

30 April 2011, 12:38 AM	#22
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	The mid size Omega Seamaster that Prince William wears is a gift from Diana... I think he always wears it. All I can say is Diana got good taste.

30 April 2011, 01:14 AM	#23
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	These "old money" usually doesn´t show of their wealth (no bling biling), they usually show it understated with stil and class. We know they are rich, they don´t have/need to show their wealth. William seems to be a one-watch-guy with his Omega. Harry wears his military issue CWC G-10 Charles usuaaly wears an JLC Reverso or PP Calatrava I´m sure they all have plenty of watches, they recieve plenty of gifts from companies and private persons/sheiks.

30 April 2011, 01:50 AM	#24
CKLinLA "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: KL Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Black Posts: 1,480	Smaller watches like the Omega mid-size (which I think is similar size-wise to an Oyster Perpetual/Precision or Air King) are also really very very comfortable.

30 April 2011, 02:55 AM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I've seen William wear his Seamaster for years but I had no idea that it was a gift from Diana. Very sentimental indeed. I'd imagine he'd want to wear it forever.

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