Charles III, in time

The British Protocol is set like a Swiss watch. Charles III, a stickler for accuracy, could count on his timekeepers to always be perfectly punctual. After all, isn’t this the first courtesy of kings? One of the new sovereign’s favorite pieces remains his Patek Philippe Calatrava. From the very first hours of his reign, it was possible to guess it during an impromptu walk in front of Buckingham Palace.

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Round three-hand watch with date display. Certainly the reference 3445, which he has often worn since the 1970s. On the other hand, the interesting Patek Philippe reference 2503, rectangular but with baroque clasps, has rarely been seen on his wrist. In the 1980s and 1990s, Prince Charles was particularly fond of designer watches.

It was common to see him in a Santos de Cartier, in gold and steel, or a Reverso. Charles was also the first Prince of Wales to choose…

Source: Le Figaro

Samuel