Henry Cavill flaunts his century-old Longines watch at Royal Ascot
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize British actor Henry Cavill graced the green at Royal Ascot wearing a watch that had perhaps last seen an actual racecourse back when the sport was still timed by hand.
- The piece on his wrist was a rare 1926 Longines Monopusher Chronograph, which had been pulled from the brand’s museum in Saint-Imier solely for the occasion.
- Cavill’s whole outfit shone throughout the event.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize British actor Henry Cavill graced the green at Royal Ascot wearing a watch that had perhaps last seen an actual racecourse back when the sport was still timed by hand.
The piece on his wrist was a rare 1926 Longines Monopusher Chronograph, which had been pulled from the brand’s museum in Saint-Imier solely for the occasion. Flex doesn’t come close to describing this move pulled by Cavill, but the real impact came from the masterclass in styling.
Cavill’s whole outfit shone throughout the event. After years of being overshadowed by complicated movements, sporty cases and conceptual flourishes, collectors have been returning to clean dials, slim profiles and the particular satisfaction of a watch that does very little, exceptionally well.