From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: the watches of actor and singer Will Smith.
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As the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith ruled the 1990s style scene.
Will experimented with various styles and looks of the era,
setting the standard for ultra-hip dressing, together with his wife, Jada.
Decades on, the singer, rapper and producer still hasn’t lost one bit of his quirky sense of style.
Only this time, he has transformed out of his 90s choices, into modern leading man attire.
He's also got an impressive stable of timepieces to complete his look,
from modern classics to complicated sport watches. Check out the watches we've spotted on Will Smith.
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Will wears the classically handsome black dial, stainless steel Rolex Submariner Date,
with a modern aesthetic.
In 2010, Rolex replaced the long running five-digit model,
and upgraded it with a Maxi Dial, Super Case and Cerachrom bezel.
All these changes resulted in bigger wrist presence, with its broader lugs, larger hour
markers and hands, a new style Oyster bracelet with a heavier weight, and a tough ceramic bezel.
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Will also wears one of the newest additions to the Rolex catalog, the Rolex Sky-Dweller.
The innovative wristwatch is also one of Rolex's most complicated timepieces.
Aside from its eye-catching 42 millimeter case, it also boasts of impressive features:
an annual calendar, a dual-time register, and a standard date mechanism.
These are all run through the crown and the Ring Command Bezel,
which is done in an elegant fluted design.
Will wears the 18k Everose gold model,
which comes with a complementing chocolate brown dial, and a tobacco hued leather strap.
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While on the road to promote his movie Gemini Man, Will rocked a Ulysse Nardin (yoo-lees nar-done)
Marine Chronometer Manufacture in blue.
The bold 43 millimeter watch is inspired by traditional marine chronometer ship clocks.
It features a power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock,
and a small seconds counter at the 6 o’clock position.
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Will also owns the all-time classic Tag Heuer Monaco with a blue dial.
This is a modern version of the timepiece made famous by Steve McQueen, with all the iconic
elements in place: the square case, the blue dial with white registers, and the red seconds hand.
Will has been wearing his Tag Heuer Monaco since the 2010s,
and he is seen wearing the watch here, quite fittingly, during the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Will's favorite watch of late is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
Launched in 1972, the Royal Oak is the first luxury sports watch made in steel,
and is easily recognizable for its octagonal bezel and integrated bracelet.
His Royal Oak comes with a silver-toned Grand Tapisserie dial,
which complements the stainless steel case and bracelet, with a subtle play of light.
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We've also seen Will wear a Tudor Heritage Black Bay for a 2015 cover of Esquire magazine.
He was wearing the blue bezel edition of the vintage-inspired dive watch.
This version came after the original Tudor Black Bay model, with a burgundy bezel and gilt details.
With a midnight blue bezel, matte black dial, and silver printing,
it has a toned down look that answered the prayers of more than a few Tudor fans.
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Hip yet timeless, Will Smith’s watch collection truly reflects his personal style.
Which watch was your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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