Everyone knows that Prince William wears an Omega Seamaster given to him by his late mother and that King Charles III has quite the enviable watch collection but there is a lot less talk about what Prince Harry wears on his wrist.
Recently returning to the UK along with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, the no longer working member of the Royal Family is expected to have more of a public facing presence than he has had in recent years, especially with his Invictus Games taking place in Birmingham next year.
Harry’s taste in watches reveals a lot about him and history. A serving member of the British Armed Forces for a decade who saw significant action in Afghanistan, Harry has a clear preference for tool watches that pride function over flash, wearing a number of different pieces but all capable of assisting him militarily.
Below, take a look at some of Prince Harry’s best watch moments.
Rolex Explorer II
Spotted wearing this military suitable Rolex on a number of occasions, Harry’s version has a white dial with an orange hand and was with the prince during his deployment in Afghanistan. Presumably worn while Harry piloted helicopters, Rolex later did develop an edition of the Explorer especially for the Attack Helicopter Regiment in which he served. It’s not known if Harry’s Explorer is one of those models but unlikely given the time frame. Regardless, the Explorer is an exemplary tool watch.
Breitling Aerospace Avantage
Not a standard production model, Harry’s version was only made available by Breitling to pilots with combat experience and features a unique Air Corps Wings logo on the dial as well as an Apache helicopter in the 3 o’clock position. A favourite of the prince’s, he has been seen wearing it to his beloved Invictus Games and it would have served him well in a combat situation with its lightweight configuration and clear, easy to read dial.
Pulsar G10
A popular choice among the British military, the watch is said to be nicknamed “The Prince Harry” among serving personnel because of how regularly he wore it while deployed in Afghanistan. The watch started being given out to soldiers from 2001 where it developed a reputation as being simple and rugged with a strap that makes it virtually impossible to lose while out in the field. Collectors and military enthusiasts can pick one up second-hand for less than £200.
G-Shock GA-100
Frequently worn by Harry during his early adulthood, the GA-100 was an early indicator of trends he would follow over the next couple of decades in that he values a watch’s function over anything else. Suitable for a budding military man, the G-Shock is resistant, reliable and rugged enough to withstand the rigours of a live conflict, though we have only seen Harry wear his on official Royal engagements and on a date as a younger man.
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