Swatch Style with Theresa May

There was much excitement back in July when Theresa May was snapped wearing a Swatch to church in her home village of Sonning. Husband Philip even joined in the act, wearing a special Rio Olympic Games model!

Swatch is an iconic time-telling brand, and it was one of the first watches that I owned. The simple black strap version graces the wrists of many of the world's notable personas, almost making it a standard accessory for those with power and influence.

Theresa May's selection of a Swatch makes her a member of this club, and the Purple Power Swatch that she wore (and continues to wear) is a stylish choice. With a chronograph feature and 3 bar water resistance, it's a sturdy model- and the clashing purple and blue colour scheme is perfectly on trend. May's model is no longer available, but these models are equally as chic!

Garu

Piege

Camoblu

Orhanda

The Omega Constellation: Theresa May's Watch

When you become Prime Minister, time is no longer your own. So, making sure you keep track of the time you do have with a sophisticated watch is perhaps one of the best personal choices you can make.

Much was made of Theresa May's choice to wear a Swatch to church in her local village earlier in the summer. Even Mr May joined in the act with a Swatch marking the Rio Olympics. But Theresa's go, to everyday timepiece staple is something a little grander.

May's watch is the Omega Constellation. A classic timepiece, the Constellation model from the Swiss watch maker is a dynamic and contemporary expression of a design that has long been an essential part of Omega's heritage.

The watch features a Constellation star at the 6 o' clock position and a bracelet of horizontal links engineered for maximum comfort. The watch has a small face (likely 2.4 diameter) and is unobtrusive in its design and appearance. May has a stainless steel and 18 carat gold version, with an analog dial and quartz movement. The face is mother of pearl at is water resistant for up to 100 metres. May's Omega watch is a real investment purchase that offers durability and the flexibility to wear with a whole host of both gold and silver jewellery.

Omega is a brand that has been around for years, and is perhaps the watch of choice for Prime Minister's - Margaret Thatcher was regularly snapped with an Omega watch during her time in office.

May's selection of the Constellation is not unpredictable, and mirrors her other classic wardrobe and accessory choices. Fuss free and placing trust in high quality brands, May relies on effective design and function focused pieces for her unique look. The dual construction of the watch in both stainless steel and gold offers strength and the opportunity to mix this traditional timepiece with fashion forward pieces of jewellery such as sterling silver rings from Celtic Treasure and bold necklaces from Amanda Wakeley.

We all have one or two pieces of jewellery that never leave our side, and for Theresa May, the Omega Constellation will always be on her wrist.

Swatch Twins: Theresa and Philip May

Matchy style- Theresa and Philip wore uber chic @Swatch watches to church in #Sonning yesterday! @SwatchUK #TheresaMay pic.twitter.com/aE2wWBauzu

— Theresa May Style (@theresamaystyle) July 3, 2017

Two is often better than one, and Theresa May and her husband Philip have put that saying to the test by stepping out in complimentary Swatches!

Earlier this week, the Mail Online asked my thoughts on the two funky watches worn by the Prime Minister and her husband. Wearing them to a Sunday church service in their home village of Sonning, it was a perfect informal choice to keep track of time.

Here's what I said to the Mail Online:

"Swatch is a timeless watch brand that has cross generational appeal. Fun, quirky watches like those worn by Theresa May and her husband Philip are particularly fashionable and shows that both the PM and Mr May aren’t afraid to have a little fun with their style, particularly when they’re relaxing in their home village.

I think their synchronised style shows just how in tune both individuals are with other, and this isn’t the first time that they’ve matched up their clothes. 

For the Prime Minister, wearing a cool Swatch shows that she isn’t afraid to think outside the box when it comes to accessories, and indicates just how much she loves to show her appreciation for classic pieces designed with a twist."

And for those of you eager to find out which Swatch models they were wearing then you're in luck!

Theresa May is wearing the aptly named Purple Power Swatch (2014) with a chronograph feature and 3 bar water resistance.

And Philip May is wearing the fun and bright Rio All Around (2016) model, an homage in time to the 2016 Olympic Games held in Rio.

Two great timepiece choices from the Mays!