MY WATCH STORY: Miles’s Rolex GMT Master II

Felix Scholz

Your name:
Miles Wharton (AKA the impeccably dressed gent behind Men’s Fashion Blogger).

Your watch:
Rolex GMT Master II in steel and yellow gold.

What’s the story behind it? 
I bought it as a present to myself on my birthday after the success of a business I launched. Originally I’m from the UK so the GMT feature meant I was easily able to know the time back home.

Where has this watch been?
Everywhere. I can’t live without a watch and tend to always bring this Rolex with me so much that I sold a couple of other watches I had because I wasn’t wearing them anymore. It’s travelled to around 10 different countries with me so far and I’m sure it’ll be my travel companion for plenty more.

Why do you love this watch?
It’s so versatile – it goes with everything. Perfect with a suit, casual wear or even swim shorts on the beach.

What does it say about who you are?
That I’ve got simple tastes – classic with a little flair.

If you could buy any watch tomorrow, what would it be?
So hard to choose! Either an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph in pink gold, which has always been one of my favourites, or a Patek Philippe Nautilus in stainless steel and on leather, please – it’s the ultimate understated watch.