The Watchmaker’s Muse: Paul Mescal’s Inspiring Timepiece Collection

Paul Mescal has established himself as one of the most promising actors of our times. After making an impeccable debut with Normal People, a television series based on Irish author Sally Rooney’s best-selling book, and gaining critical acclaim with his film Aftersun, Mescal is now starring in Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated Gladiator II, a sequel to the blockbuster released in 2000. Mescal’s sartorial and horological choices are closely followed by the younger generation. As a brand ambassador for Gucci and Cartier, the actor is often spotted wearing timepieces from the Maisons. 

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GMT India takes a closer look at Paul Mescal’s impressive watch collection. 

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Paul Mescal Wearing a Teeny Tiny Cartier Tank

Paul Mescal recently graced the red carpet at the Academy Museum Gala in a custom Gucci double-breasted tuxedo with satin lapel, complemented by a classic white silk poplin shirt by Sabato De Sarno. Styled by celebrity stylist Felicity Kay, the ensemble included a tiny Cartier Tank that stole the show. Mescal’s bite-sized version of Tank was one of the much-talked-about pieces at this year’s Watches & Wonders, the industry’s biggest watch fair held in Switzerland annually. The watch remains faithful to its original design in an adorably small 24 x 16.5 mm package. 

Paul Mescal Wearing a Cartier Baignoire 

At the Australian premiere of Gladiator II, Mescal wore a custom Gucci suit with a dainty Cartier Baignoire finished on a black strap. The black varnished calfskin strap lends a classic charm to the 18 ct yellow gold watch. 

Paul Mescal Wearing Cartier Faberge

Paul Mescal was spotted wearing Cartier Feberge Ref. 7810 at the Gucci SS25 Fashion Show in Milan earlier this year. The charming 1970s reference is housed in a rectangular-form case with round edges. The pristine white dial has Roman hours, an inner railroad track, and a Swiss signature at the bottom, adding to its vintage appeal.

Paul Mescal Wearing Cartier Tank Must

The timeless Cartier Tank Must in steel never goes out of style. Mescal recently sported the stainless steel piece at the Gucci Cruise Fashion Show in London. 

Paul Mescal Wearing Cartier Santos

Pairing the sporty chic Cartier Santos with Cartier Trinity rings, Mescal makes a bold statement with a chunky timepiece.

Paul Mescal Wearing Cartier Crash

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The Cartier Crash is an icon in its own right. From Paul Mescal to Timotheé Chalamet, the Cartier Crash mania seems to have gripped Hollywood’s Gen Z. 

Honourable Mentions

Paul Mescal Wearing Cloche de Cartier Watch

In 2021, Paul Mescal attended the Fashion Awards wearing a 2021 Cloche de Cartier watch, thereby becoming the first person to do so on the red carpet.

Paul Mescal Wearing Cartier Tank Chinoise 

The original Tank’s square-shaped cousin, Tank Chinoise has more pronounced horizontal pieces connecting the brancards or vertical watch flanks. The additional pronounced brancards are inspired by the porticoes of East Asian temples. 

Paul Mescal Wearing Pasha de Cartier Grille

One of the few occasions when Mescal has chosen to wear a round-dial watch, and it definitely does not disappoint! 

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