The McLaren pit garage wasn’t just the scene of roaring engines and technical precision — it turned into a runway of horological interest when Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane dropped by. The trio drew eyes not just for their pitch-side fame, but also for what (or what not) graced their wrists.
Cole Palmer kept it cool and classic, spotted with a Rolex Day-Date 36mm in white gold with a clean silver dial. A timeless pick that pairs versatility with understated luxury — Palmer’s watch choice suggests he’s playing the long game both on and off the field.
Jude Bellingham, meanwhile, came in watchless — a bold move in a world where the wrist says as much as the fit. Naturally, this called for a round of “Wrong Answers Only” — we’d suggest he go for something like a Casio calculator watch, a Flik Flak, or maybe Cartier Crash – because “the midfield maestro took a hit.” (Seriously though, imagine Jude in a vintage FP Journe — but that’s a future conversation.)
Harry Kane pulled no punches, flexing a Patek Philippe Grand Complication Ref. 5822P-001 “Cubitas” in platinum — complete with instantaneous grand date, day, and moon phases. It’s elegance in overdrive, much like Kane’s current form. Precision complications for a man whose timing in the box is just as refined.
From understated white gold to platinum grandeur (and one mysterious naked wrist), the garage visit doubled as a pop-up horology exhibit. Just another reminder: footballers don’t just play — they curate.
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