It’s no surprise that some of the most popular trends in watches come from people who are famous. Some celebs have a penchant for outstanding timepieces, while others can be seen wearing specific brands in films. For example, any James Bond lover can count on seeing images of Daniel Craig with his Omega Seamaster Professional watch in all of his James Bond roles. Sean Connery was known to sport a Rolex Submariner watch in “Dr. No” as it was the perfect dive watch. In fact, the Submariner was considered to be the original 007 watch and was worn in Connery’s seven James Bond movies.
There are those that are simply being fashion-forward, like Eva Longoria, and those that simply like to strut their stuff, like Kim Kardashian who reputedly owns several models from the Rolex brand. As much as we love to follow these fashion trends, we all can’t afford the Omega and Rolex brands… not yet, anyway. So let’s move on. Rolex is nice, but there are other outstanding brands available that offer sophisticated timepieces such as Orient, Bulova, Alpina, and Invicta.
Some of the most popular male politicians, actors, and sports celebrities, such as Michael Bloomberg, are often seen wearing one of our most popular - the Victorinox Swiss Army Original with a leather strap. The Victorinox Swiss Army watch has also been worn by Hollywood giants, such as Will Smith in “I Am Legend” (Victorinox Swiss Army ST 4000 chrono), Hugh Jackman in “Eddie the Eagle” (Victorinox Swiss Army Original), and Jake Gyllenhaal in “Source Code” (Victorinox Swiss Army Chrono Classic XLS MT).
In the Amazon TV series, “The Boys”, Karl Urban, sports another in-demand watch - the Luminox Navy SEAL 3501.BO. The Luminox Master Carbon Seal Watch 3801 was worn by Corey Hawkins in “6 Underground” and Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger both wore the Luminox Black Ops A.8815 in the movie “The Escape Plan”. Pierce Brosnan wore a Movado 800 Chronograph in the 2015 movie, “No Escape”.
Singer, songwriter, and EGOT winner, John Legend, and his supermodel wife and cookbook author, Chrissy Teigen, are always setting trends. Even during the Covid pandemic, they seem to be the down-to-earth couple that millions follow on social media and their public appearances. John has been seen wearing a sleek Bulgari Octo, which has a very classic design plus the unique feature of an eight-sided perimeter. But Bulgari watches can be financially unaffordable for many, some over $5,000, so the next best copy-cat watch brand for the money is Bulova.
My Gift Stop carries several Bulova models that encompass the same simple and classic features, such as the Bulova Quartz - Regatta which comes in several face colors, dial metals, and wristband materials at less than $500 (some less than $300). Considering the savings, it is worth ditching the need for an eight-sided perimeter, right? After all, John Legend is one of the few stars that can claim EGOT status, so he definitely has the budget. (EGOT = winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards).
At My Gift Stop, we specialize in a wide assortment of watches for both men and women. Many of our customers seek our help when they aren’t sure which brand and model will satisfy their needs and tastes. We are also available to help select just the right timepiece for a friend, relative, or loved one… and we often have great sales. Depending on the brand, our watch sales include either 1, 2, or 3-year limited warranties, except for Wittnauer, which includes a 5-year manufacturer limited warranty. Join our Rewards program and earn points! Sign up for our newsletter and earn 600 points.
