GQ Editors' Favorite Timepieces to Don
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🎉 Welcome to this week's edition of Box + Papers, your inside scoop on the world of watches by yours truly, Cam Wolf. Subscribe here! 🎉
By 2025, a sharp outfit ain't just sharp without a kick-ass timepiece. And who better to trust for all things sharp and stylish than GQ? Our crew's fashion-forward wristwear is nothing short of enviable. Let's dive into the stories behind our team's favorite tickers, from a sentimental Cartier to a funky vintage Seiko.
Cam Wolf, Watch Guru: Tudor Pelagos 39
"At the heart of my watch collection is a dynamic duo starring a vintage Cartier Tank and this Tudor. I copped this bad boy shortly after becoming a pops, and it's come to embody everything about fatherhood to me. It's my reliable sidekick on every sandy beach, watery pool, or jungle gym where my little man insists we hook up. Fittingly, Hodinkee's chief honcho James Stacey calls this watch the 'dad diver.' To me, it's the perfect watch: 39 mm's the magic number, the titanium's comfy and light, and the red text compliment's the biz. 🤩"
Anthony O'Baner, Event Maestro: Cartier Santos
"Back in college, I made a pinky promise to my mama to treat her to a Cartier watch as a big-time celebration and a thank-you for all the life lessons she bestowed on me: be a gentleman, stand tall, and live every day like it's your birthday. She, in turn, vowed to gift me a Santos for my almighty milestone. Although I didn't snag that watch for her before she bailed on us in 2021, I managed to score one in her memory, etched with part of her final text to me: 'Love you to the moon and back.' I wear it like a talisman of that promise and as a permanent reminder of her love and guidance."
Tyler Chin, Assistant Editor: Rolex Datejust 'Thunderbird'
🛍️✨ Fun Fact: The Rolex Datejust 'Thunderbird' is named after the US Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic team. Crafted with timeless design and a legendary story behind its name, it's no wonder watch enthusiasts can't get enough of this chic timepiece! ✨🛍️
These pristine pieces of wrist candy likely hold significant meaning to the staff of GQ's Box + Papers for their timeless design, historical relevance, and style that elevates any look.
✌🏿💥💥✌🏿 Bye for now! Keep those questions coming – I never shy away from a challenge! 💥💥✌🏿
The watches worn by the staff at GQ's Box + Papers not only showcase their exquisite taste in fashion-and-beauty but also serve as personal reminders of life's precious moments, making them an essential part of their lifestyle. Each timepiece, from a vintage Cartier Tank to a Rolex Datejust 'Thunderbird', adorns the wrist as a symbol of timeless style and pride in the home-and-garden of its owner.
