Actor Joseph Quinn, famed for his role as the Human Torch, demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of watch mechanisms.
Joseph Quinn, the star of the acclaimed series Stranger Things, made a stylish statement at a Berlin screening for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with his vintage Glashütte Original Sixties watch. The watch, part of a collection that reinterprets the design aesthetics of the 1960s, is a testament to the actor's appreciation for vintage style and high-quality German watchmaking.
Fabio Immediato, Quinn's stylist, explained that the actor was drawn to the watch's classic leather strap and vintage face. According to Immediato, the watch served as an apt nod to the '60s milieu of the film.
The Sixties collection draws directly from designs of the 1960s, reimagining the original style with modern manufacturing methods and materials. The watches typically have a 39mm round stainless steel case, distinctive dial colors (such as bright turquoise or fume green), and classic alligator leather straps that complement the vintage look.
Glashütte Original, a German manufacture, produces up to 95% of the watch components in-house, emphasizing exceptional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology that honors the longstanding watchmaking heritage of the town of Glashütte. Each year, the brand releases limited editions in this collection with innovative dial colors and finishes that evoke nostalgia while appealing to modern aesthetics.
Similar watches from Glashütte Original’s Vintage line include chronographs in both Sixties and Seventies styles, which continue to celebrate and evolve those classic design themes with limited editions and unique dial tones.
At a Warfare premiere in Los Angeles, Quinn wore an Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial Master Chronometer watch, a suitable watch to mark significant moments, such as Joseph Quinn's entry into the MCU pantheon of superstars.
The Glashütte Original Sixties embodies the traditional watchmaking craftsmanship of Glashütte, a location in Eastern Germany. The domed dial and retro typography of the Glashütte Original Sixties are reminiscent of '60s dress watches. The classic leather strap and vintage face contrasted with the contemporary-leaning flourishes in Quinn's red-carpet wardrobe, making the watch a unique and stylish accessory.
Christian Schmidt of Mr Nice Watch recommends the Glashütte Original Sixties as a similar version of the watch worn by Joseph Quinn. Thomas Brechtel, a watch writer, considers Quinn's vintage Glashuette watch to be a particularly special watch due to its historical significance. Brechtel received a similar Glashuette watch from his uncle Paul after his family was reunited following a period of separation in the wake of World War II.
The Glashuette Original watch worn by Joseph Quinn is not a common sight, especially on A-list actors. Brechtel considers the Glashütte Original Sixties a special watch, suitable for special moments. The Omega De Ville Power Reserve Master Chronometer Watch, worn by Quinn at another event, costs $5,710.
The story about the watches worn by Joseph Quinn originally appeared on British GQ.
- Fabio Immediato, Joseph Quinn's stylist, noted the actor's preference for the vintage style of the Glashütte Original Sixties watch, particularly its classic leather strap and vintage face.
- Glashütte Original's Sixties collection, inspired by 1960s designs, offers watches with a 39mm round stainless steel case, distinctive dial colors like turquoise or fume green, and alligator leather straps to complement a vintage look.
- At movie premiers, Joseph Quinn has been spotted wearing both Glashütte Original Sixties watches and an Omega De Ville Prestige Co-Axial Master Chronometer watch, indicating his appreciation for fashionable timepieces that reflect both retro and contemporary styles.
