A bit of extra reading for whoever maybe wondering why some people are saying yes. The grand cycle spring drive movement is considered a robust movement because of the virtue of electronic breaking. There is no oscillating hearts, and so a sudden shock wouldn't cause a likely pressure against a jewel bearing tooth of the fork as much as a traditional movement. Because there is no fork. In the alternative, Omega coaxial movements have been aggressively improved for anti-magnetism as well as shock. These movements are equally robust. In terms of robustness, these are often competitive with the legendary robustness of Rolex calibers. Granted, each one has tiny quirks that make them vulnerable, even modern day Rolex 3200 calibers. Each considered, they all still lead the pack in terms of robustness and quality.

I just realized after we talked about about Narcissa, why is no one wearing a Bulgari Sepernti? It's classic, elegant, and devilish.

Like seriously lol

Do the DD. Nothing like the iconic gold watch that is this watch. Even if you were to go elsewhere, this watch does so much. Would recommend the 18238 of the series for the double quick set.

I agree. If the bracelet is important, then don't look elsewhere

I think this is very close, It does not include Draco's internalized challenge. Originally, he thinks about his value through hard work, through the struggle of his family, through the lineage and bloodline. These are the values that perpetuate him. I would likely say that the family, especially through the time period, would be caught dead wearing something so accessible by the public, it would wear something with much more standing tradition. If we are to do Rolex, let's do a two-tone or solid gold datejust. This would be more fitting symbolically.

If we are to do character building, we could look at the old fashion houses, such as Hermes and Bulgari, and do something in solid gold. I have a feeling that the Malfoy family would be extremely loyal to a watch brand and have a huge relationship with a jewelry line.

First, allow me to say that I love this idea, doing a period correct choice, honoring the person. I feel like we are flipping about, as Severus's choice is one of their story, him being a double spy, after all. Whereas for the next three, we find likely watches that would explain their heritage further.

Ill keep to the later (character-building), although I love the former (symbolism).

I think around the time, we would be looking at old money for Black, we could suggest a Vacheron perpetual calendar, 35mm. It's time correct and plays into the ironic truth that his young eyes would enjoy and be able to read the details - giving him less ability to enjoy it if he got older. Patek also had the 3970, and I feel like Patek is too on the nose, VC being a more suitable family.

As for James, I love Rolex, I do. However, luxury and Rolex is a modern day proposition. Before, Rolex was more like modern Timex, a tool watch. Although James does feel like the beloved Explorer as a symbol, I would say that the family would be new money, in this time and new money of the 1980s.. I wow. I hust realized that it could be Seiko Quartz. This would be the cutting edge at the time. Royal Oaks, Genta Patek would be alive at this time, but culturally we didn't care what the old companies did, quartz was slaughtering the old brands. Longines Diver is a choice as well, something tried and true, however we may be looking at a Seiko Astron as character-building. As for symbolism, the equivalent of a passed down classic Rolex is today's message of parents love and sacrifice and so that's fitting as well. I see what you mean

Albus is really tough, and the iconicness of a Perpetual Calendar, Chronograph is just awesome. I feel like they are both very fitting together. I agree the man would wear many watches, he is a fashionable chap in his younger years. Patek makes the form in pocket watches and this could be a good fit. I mean take your choice, you can add in a minute repeater, I've found examples of this pocket watch from the 1890s so the technology existed. This is both character-fitting and symbolic.

Sirius Black also came from a rich family, they had a lot of money from the books before he was removed. He also was stuck in Askaban for a while, I would argue he either doesn't wear a watch anymore, and if he did, he would wear something old money - like a Vacheron Overseas for the sporty factor when he was younger and still an accepted part of his family.

James was rich as well, he was able to support his wife and friend through the turmoil years without working - however I think historically, where Rolex was at that time (a common reliable tool watch) I think the family would climb a bit more, perhaps a Cartier of some sort

Final thought is that it would be a sin to not give Albus a super complication from Patek - a 5970 or something. Like that man is the leader of the wizarding world in terms of power and reputation. He would absolutely be wearing a perpetual calendar chronograph.