Join us on a unique tour of the gridiron as we designate an exclusive watch for each NFL team. Far more than a simple brand logo or dial color swap, each watch selection is carefully considered, thoroughly mirroring every aspect of a team - the city, the fans, the athletes, even the team culture.
With a touch of humor and irreverence, the selections are drawn from a blend of horological understanding and a casual awareness of the NFL. For instance, the Kansas City Chiefs are symbolized not by a local watchmaker, but rather by a rose gold Taylor Swift timepiece, capturing the essence of this beloved midwestern team.
Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are associated with the Rolex Daytona ‘Eye of the Tiger’. Its Swiss precision and elite aura perfectly mirror the Bengals’ strive for excellence.
Watch dials play an integral role in the allure of timepieces. In the horological world, they are akin to centrepieces, stealing the spotlight for their aesthetic attraction, even amidst the complexity of the in-house calibres and silicon components. Often, they showcase luxurious elements forged from Grand Feu enamel, natural stone, porcelain, meteorite and more, yielding a grandiose charm often comparable to luxury brands.
From 16th-century Nuremberg eggs — portable time-keepers hung around the neck — to the watches now strapped to wrists, dial materials have experienced a revolutionary transformation. In its nascency, basic principles of watch making were captured in brass dials, engraved with Roman numerals, emulating the clocks of that era. These dials slowly morphed into ornate masterpieces, flaunting embossed markings and meticulous engravings like floral patterns. Arabic numerals soon adorned these dials, further enhancing their charm.