The new Pope's watch becomes a talking point: Brand and price spark curiosity

Cardinal Robert Prevost, the new spiritual leader of the Catholic world, has taken office at the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis. The watch on the wrist of the new Pope, who emphasized unity and peace in his first speech, became the most discussed detail on social media.

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Following the death of Pope Francis, 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the new leader of the Catholic Church. In his first official public address, the new Pope delivered messages of “humility, unity, and peace,” but it was the watch partially visible under his sleeve that became a trending topic on social media.

BRAND AND PRICE SPARK CURIOSITY

Social media users have made numerous guesses about the brand of the watch on various popular sites. It was generally suggested that the watch on his wrist is the 1990s “Cardinal Red” Wenger Swiss Military 7223X model. Models such as the “Casio F-91W” and “Timex Expedition” were also among the guesses.

The price of the watch is estimated to be 368 pounds (approximately 19 thousand Turkish Lira). Pope Francis had worn a 50-pound black plastic Swatch to emphasize the humility of the papacy.