I can’t imagine there was so much concern over Bradley Cooper’s pads last week as he decided what to wear to watch the wedding of some of his best girlfriends. when you are invited Wedding of the Year – One Where Paul McCartney reportedly sings-A classic black tux feels effortless. Dress up a salad, wear your favorite sunglasses for the ultimate A-lister aesthetic, and you’re almost ready to head out the door. But hang in there, Cops, there’s one more finishing touch to discuss.
Not everyone will agree, but for many, a wedding outfit is not complete without a watch appropriate for the occasion. The so-called rules of where you should and shouldn’t wear a particular type of watch have certainly relaxed over the years, but dress watches would be an obvious step forward at a wedding, even if they’re just for show. But watches can actually serve a purpose at weddings where the bride and groom enforce a strict no-phone policy. Because how can you know the time without your phone, know when to expect the first dance, or know when is a good time to catch the first taxi home?
Such a thought apparently crossed Bradley Cooper’s mind before leaving home, as he decided to rock the biggest watch in his collection. You can’t get any bigger a watch than the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch. We’re talking 46mm – a whole 10mm larger than many watches worn by men now. It’s so big that you have to question both Cooper’s vision and his awareness of current frightening trends.
Thanks for the role of Bradley Cooper Louis Vuitton AmbassadorWe know he owns a good number of dress watches. A version of the Tambour reimagined on an integrated bracelet has been a favorite of his for the past few years, so the possibility was there for him to wear one of these more flashy pieces, but instead Cooper wore a sportier tool watch. He used to be an IWC ambassador, so no matter what this wedding was about, he felt the need to bring out a big gun. Perhaps the crown on this watch (which looks like an engagement ring) was the reason behind Cooper’s choice, or perhaps he wasn’t sure how long guests would be confined to Madison Square Garden (it has a seven-day power reserve)? Or, he simply realized how many big-time NFL players would be in attendance, and he simply wanted to maintain his presence. Whatever the case, it was a pleasant surprise to see Cooper walk out of the house.
This story was originally published on British GQ.
