Shawn Stockman | @shawnstockmanofficial
The founding member of Boyz II Males favors sensible but elegant timepieces, just like the Jaeger-LeCoultre watch that Pierce Brosnan (proper) sports activities within the “Thomas Crown Affair.”
First watch: A Sears special-edition Tigger watch my dad purchased me after I was 7. It was actually cool as a result of his bouncy tail moved as I wound the watch.
Private type: I wish to name my type “sensible magnificence.” I can’t put on watches which are too “treasured.” I journey lots and I am going to all sorts of capabilities. I could be in a tuxedo one evening at a gala with politicians and dignitaries, subsequent day I’m taking my daughter to highschool or working errands at dwelling.
Watch rely: I personal about 14.
Finest watch cameo: Pierce Brosnan and his Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in “The Thomas Crown Affair.” It’s one in all my favourite films, and his character was so fly! It matched all the pieces about him and his character’s life-style! It was elegant, but nonetheless masculine!
Celeb watch icon: John Mayer.
Watch you’re coveting: The Rolex Submariner. I at all times come again to getting one other one. It checks all of the bins for me.
Favourite journey watch: My green-dial Rolex Sky-Dweller. I’m a time-zone hopper, so clearly this watch is good for my life.
Why carrying an incredible watch issues: Time is treasured. And the kind of watch one wears says lots about the way you worth time. Or a minimum of the way you spend it. Recommendation for first-time consumers: Purchase what fits your life-style! F – – okay developments, put on what feels good. Categorical your self (cue the N.W.A basic “Categorical Your self”), lol.
Rebecca Ross | @tropicaldial
Ross is a vp and head of sale for watches at Christie’s public sale home. She says Don Draper’s 1960 Omega Seamaster watch from “Mad Males” (proper) is a standout for her.
First watch: A Swatch that my father gifted me after I was round 13 years outdated. It was extra significant than attention-grabbing, because it commemorated a time that we shared. I keep in mind how the thick rubber band sculpted to my wrist — it was so snug that I by no means needed to take it off! (Notice: I did.)
Private type: Typically, it’s basic, timeless — however I do admire the surprising.
Watch rely: Round 15 items that my husband and I acquire collectively. When you really perceive watchmaking, it’s by no means sufficient.
Finest watch cameo: Do you keep in mind “Mad Males”? Nice present, completely suited watches. Again in 2015, Christie’s bought a number of the cast-worn watches in a particular public sale. Having the possibility to promote Don Draper’s 1960 Omega Seamaster was particularly memorable — not that he ever wanted to know what time it was when he grabbed a cocktail. What makes this explicit watch stand out is the cross-hair, black dial and that Jon Hamm regarded additional cool carrying it on the duvet of Rolling Stone.
Latest buy: Again to the “surprising,” it was a Patek Philippe 5098P. This isn’t usually anybody’s first Patek, as it isn’t the one you hear about most (learn: Nautilus, Calatrava, Aquanaut), however we fell in love with it resulting from its extra uncommon form and traits. It’s a fashionable but dressy watch — platinum with exploded numerals and a guilloche dial — that I costume up and he wears with a T-shirt!
Celeb watch icon: Jay-Z and Leo [DiCaprio] at all times appear to have the head piece of the second, however I really admire John Mayer’s information of the watch world, alongside together with his fascinating and eclectic assortment. Tyler, the Creator additionally involves thoughts, as his classic women’ Cartier assortment helped to create a brand new cultural paradigm.
Favourite journey watch: I’m from London, dwell in America and journey to Hong Kong and Geneva for work, so for me it’s the Patek Philippe 5110. It isn’t as sturdy as some (fortunately, I’m not a hiker!), however it may can help you simply learn 24 totally different time zones resulting from its world time complication on the push of a button. The 37 mm measurement can be good for any outfit. Practical and stylish!
Finest watch to start out a group: For me, the precise Rolex Oyster Perpetual or Datejust. These fashions could appear widespread to myself and my friends as a result of we see them on a regular basis, however for these simply beginning out, it normally signifies an effort or achievement — a primary fee or bonus — and it at all times makes me smile to consider somebody starting their watch journey in that manner.
Finest watch to present: Heirlooms are at all times most significant, however Patek, Rolex and Cartier are crowd-pleasers.
Rory McEvoy | @nawccmuseum
The chief director of the Nationwide Affiliation of Watch & Clock Collectors educated as a watchmaker himself. He appreciates the TAG Heuer timepiece that Jenna Ortega (proper) wore to the Met Gala.
First watch: The primary watch that led me into the rabbit gap was a present from my grandfather — a WWII-issue Leonidas timepiece, which opened the door to the implausible world of Heuer.
Private type: There’s a watch for each event. Simplicity and legibility are my go-to for workdays. Chrome steel case and a easy three-handed show for the workplace. An understated gold look ahead to dressy events, and for downtime, something goes, from the daring stylings of Nineteen Seventies sports activities watches to a contemporary tackle a basic.
Watch rely: Haha, far more than I would like! Throughout my coaching as a watchmaker, I purchased non-runners for follow, and these make up nearly all of my assortment. Nonetheless, there are just a few particular items that carry reminiscences and tales which have nice private that means.
Finest watch cameo: The great futurism of the loopy Hamilton watch that was made for Kubrick’s “2001: A Area Odyssey.”
Celeb watch icon: It was enjoyable to see the pocket watch get an evening out on the 2025 Met Gala. Jenna Ortega sported an incredible split-seconds chronograph by [TAG] Heuer, and Khaby Lame together with his flea market-sourced assortment of pocket watches. These are great items of horological artwork and are so underappreciated proper now.
Latest buy: My final buy was a Rolex for my spouse. She selected a wonderful Fifties cocktail watch at an NAWCC occasion in Mesquite, Texas, this yr.
Why carrying an incredible watch issues: A mechanical watch is a tangible know-how with over 400 years of analysis and improvement behind it. It’s a good thing that the ingenuity of the horological heroes of the previous will not be rendered redundant by much less tangible applied sciences.
Favourite journey watch: My Seiko 7002 is a agency favourite. It’s brilliantly sturdy and has been on my wrist for walks within the woods, diving and timing laps round Circuit Zandvoort within the Netherlands.
Watch you’re coveting: I’m proud of the watches I personal, and so it’s a good time to start out refining the gathering. I wish to go to observe exhibits the place there’s probability I’ll discover a gorgeous improve.
Recommendation for first-time consumers: Keep on with your price range and go for one thing that you simply like.
Finest watch to present: The present to my spouse was good as a result of she picked it out!
Finest watch to start out a group: For a first-time buy, I counsel shopping for one thing new quite than classic, and ensure it’s one thing that speaks to you. It may very well be something from retro digital watches by Casio to nice costume and dive watches by Citizen and Seiko. For quirky shows, Mr. Jones has nice novelty items. In brief, there are some nice buys available for underneath $500.
