Photojournalism: From suits to streetwear, watch styles and wonders (2023)

I doubt I've been accused of high style, so I find it ironic that I've been entrusted with directing our style review at Watches & Wonders.

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The closest I've ever gotten to a compliment on my style was when Mark Cho zArsenalI liked my suit the first day before I turned into a scruffy mess at my Rolex meeting. Fortunately, I had the help of my friend James Stacey in spotting and photographing. But for all the really stylish people I've missed, know it's not you, it's me, and I'll be collaborating with our style editor Malaika Crawford next year, so you better start prepping your look now.

The first thing you see when you enter Palexpo and walk through the long security lines is a fork in the road. Left or right? One will take you to Rolex, Patek, Tag, and more, and the other to brands like JLC, Cartier, Lange, and more.

Palexpo during Watches & Wonders isn't the easiest "street style" venue, as everyone (myself included) is running frantically between meetings that seem to be five miles away and you're already five minutes late. It's also daunting to approach people from all over the world, who don't speak your native language, and interrupt their day to take a quick portrait and snapshot of their wrist. But there were bright spots, both literally and figuratively, among the no-nonsense but solid navy suits that had long been the standard for Swiss watch executives and employees, and these men were more than happy to chat for a few brief seconds. before continuing with your work. Day.

I heard that the lockdown due to the pandemic has significantly relaxed the dress code at Watches & Wonders. Sure, there's still plenty of suits, but there's also a mix of streetwear, bright colors, wacky outfits, and great watch and outfit combinations. I only repacked because I didn't know what to expect and what to do. Now I know, and it's a much broader scope than I ever imagined.

You'll see a lot of familiar faces in the report - the people we ran into made us laugh with a quick portrait and wave. Here's a little taste of the Watches & Wonders style and the scenes they've been seen in.

You always hear how big the stands are at Palexpo, but it's really amazing to walk in and see a brightly lit Rolex and Patek box and realize there are several floors of rooms in each "stand".

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And a great Heuer Abercrombie & Fitch Seafarer.

The IWC stand was a great sacrifice for Ingenieur.

But there was also a really cool Mercedes C111-III on the stand.

Arthur Bauzin was hard to miss.

But the Rolex Submariner was much more understated than the jacket.

The historic industry veteran Davide Cerrato.

The NATO belt and suit with French cuffs is a strong move.

Space saving is big at Palexpo. Even after lunch is over, good luck finding a spot for a large group of people.

If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can always add a touch (or a lot) of color like Natalie Bagdassarian.

And your wrist can stand out in black, white, and diamonds.

Although I didn't take the photo, many people pretended to be "hanging" on "Freak's" floor to take the photo that was projected on the ceiling.

Eleni Geanty, Piaget's marketing coordinator, was a good athlete to pose for a portrait. I thought her dress and her shoes were a wonderful step up from the blue suit norm.

Going back to the world of workwear and streetwear, we have my friend Eric Peng Cheng, CEO of Undefeated, rocking Visvim...

Vintage Vacheron Constantin 222. Eric has almost every color and dial of the vintage 222 except the old yellow gold, but he promises one will come.

Christian Selmoni, Vacheron Constantin's director of heritage and style, certainly has plenty of style.

With a great legacy.

Cartier rightfully took up more space than other brands, on both sides of the aisle.

Brothers and famous Speedmaster fans Roy and Sacha Davidoff. Basically, I had to keep them from fighting on the ground over who would stand where for this photo.

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And his Rolex GMT Ref. 1675, Mark I dial with fuchsia insert.

The press room is always full.

At Oris, you're welcomed in a chino shirt and pants (and like a teddy bear) or in a pinstripe suit if you're Oris co-CEO Rolf Studer.

Without Kermit on his wrist, Rolf wore the much more appropriate Oris Cal. 473.

JLC literally had a waterfall at their booth that played the show at the end of the hour.

I play Zenith El Primero.

Vacheron Historiques 1921 on the wrist of which photographer?

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...wears Lange 1 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Speaking of which, there was an oversized Odysseus chronograph on the A. Lange & Söhne booth that actually worked (albeit electronic).

Jacques Benayoun, the founder of the Paris-based PR firm Black Milk Agency, was hanging around Oris on the phone, and I waited for him for 10 minutes just for his sweater, but also for that little detail around his neck.

In addition to the beautiful Oris and turquoise ring, you can catch a glimpse of a turquoise pen made by Goro Takahashi, one of the greatest silver artists of all time, who passed away a few years ago.

Dominique Rytz, senior product manager at Arnold & Son.

Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon watch 38 PLN.

Gabriel Vachette and Jérôme Burgert from Serica itself!

If you like India, the whole room was full. And each room had its own bar (or many).

Marie de la Ville Baugé, head of art at the Montblanc boutique. Let the artist give us a creative touch of color in our time.

Aquatimer CBI.

Ben Dunn a Jego...

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Skeleton Perpetual Calendar in yellow gold with diamond bezel.

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