Found this cool article featuring some Pateks worn by jazz icons, including the aforementiond ref. 1563 worn by Duke Ellington! 馃榾
https://www.fratellowatches.com/pat...bM2TrevWUOg_bCu6po9KI7X9ffJCMoCuLid2aY4LX34uQ
Today marks the sad passing of legendary composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones. He was one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century according to Times magazine. During the 1960s he worked with icons such as Frank Sinatra, Piggy Lee, Ella Fitzegerals and many more.
I came across this picture today. Mr. Jones appears to be wearing an Audemars Piguet Millinary. Not a surprise since he was the brand's Ambassador in 2010 which also marked the launch of a limited edition of 500 timepieces that bore his name.
Rest in peace Q!
Quincy Jones during a visit to AP in 2010.
Glad to see this thread alive thanks to your wonderful contributions. 馃憤
Like @Omegafanman pointed out, Miles Davis indeed wore a Breitling Navitimer in the Salle Pleyel, Paris - On November 3rd 1969.
Here's the cleanest picture of the said watch.
Credit: AFP/ Eleonore Bakhtadze.
An article by Hodinkee also shed light on the legendary trumpeter's timpeiece: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/spotted-a-breitling-navitimer-on-the-wrist-of-miles-davis-cihtml
Curiously enough, I recently came across one of Davis' watches. Turns out this Curb Link bracelet is an 18k white ( or yellow ) gold Piaget with a back-wound JLC movement. This is hands down my favourite one so far!
Credit: Instagram/Foundwell.
