Even those who are only tangentially aware of Glen Powell likely know a few key things about him: he loves his dog, Brisket; he\u2019s deeply devoted to his family; and he is a fiercely loyal Austin, Texas native. Throughout his time in the spotlight, the 37-year-old\u2019s genuine interests have remained front and center. He poses with his terrier poodle mix in magazine editorials, walks red carpets with his parents by his side, and can often be spotted on the sidelines of Texas Longhorns football games, proudly flashing the school\u2019s \u201cHook \u2018Em\u201d hand signal.<\/p>\n
So when Omega decided to open a boutique in Austin, Powell\u2019s presence was almost inevitable. The actor is a global ambassador for the watchmaker, frequently sporting its timepieces on the red carpet. On Wednesday, March 11, Powell returned to his hometown, parents in tow, to celebrate the store\u2019s grand opening. Brisket, unfortunately, did not make the guest list. <\/p>\n
Powell at a Texas Longhorns game in November 2025. <\/p>\n
Icon Sportswire\/Icon Sportswire\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
Powell arrived perfectly on time for the festivities, thanks in part to the Omega Constellation Goldmaster watch he wore with a black, double-breasted suit and satin shirt. But, he admits, timeliness is also simply part of his DNA. <\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t like to be rushed,\u201d he told W at the Omega Austin boutique opening gala. \u201cAnd punctuality feels like a sign of respect.\u201d<\/p>\n
Powell and Omega share more than an appreciation for keeping time\u2014they also share a reverence for artistry. While the actor is clearly a proud Texan, his globetrotting career has introduced him to the finer details of design, especially when it comes to watches.<\/p>\n
Powell with Swatch Group US President & CEO and OMEGA US President Arnaud Michon and TV Personality Lauren Petrowski.<\/p>\n
Courtesy of Omega<\/p>\n
\u201cThe wonderful part about my job is it takes me all over the world,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019ve been exposed to a lot of people who care about the way things are made, the way things are built, the way things look, and craftsmanship. Those are things I\u2019ve grown to care about, and Omega cares about them too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now, the actor and the brand have another thing in common: Austin itself. While Powell left his University of Texas merch at home for the evening, he still celebrated his hometown spirit hometown at the gala with a performance from Austin-based band Los Coast. He was joined by Allison Williams and Heated Rivalry star Robbie Graham-Kuntz, both clad in Omega timepieces.<\/p>\n
Most Likely, Powell had to fly off to his next appearance the next morning\u2014and even more likely, he got to the airport early. But if he had the day off, there\u2019s no doubt one could find Powell at the music venue The Continental Club or getting a treat from Amy\u2019s Ice Cream on South Congress, two of his favorite stops in Austin. \u201cThis city is the greatest place to be raised because there’s just an endless list of things to do,\u201d he says. And now, that list includes a stop at the new Omega boutique.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Even those who are only tangentially aware of Glen Powell likely know a few key things about him:…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":201851,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[37195,132,134,133,277,226],"class_list":["post-201850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-austin","tag-accessories","tag-austin","tag-austin-headlines","tag-austin-news","tag-fashion","tag-homepage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201850","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201850"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201850\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201850"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201850"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201850"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}