Every watch has an essence. A personality that is reflected in the wearer. Some watches are elegant, others are stylish, but some were made for the bold and brilliant. Though not a detail often noticed by the casual fan, costumes are a big part of any movie production. What better way to embody the courage, humour and style of your favourite character than to incorporate an element of their wardrobe. In this article for 10 watches that celebrities wear on screen, we give you a glimpse of timepieces used on TV and in film.
1. Rotary GS02424/21 – Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock)
The breakout star, Benedict Cumberbatch, is known for his brilliance and suave in BBC’s Sherlock. In an episode of the show, Sherlock is seen wearing Rotary’s GS02424/21. The watch has a beautiful silver dial with Clous de Paris detailing and a classic black leather strap. Breguet hands and black Roman numerals contrast the dial. Protecting the face of the watch is a domed sapphire crystal. The model is undeniably appealing due to its classic elegant style, not only its celebrity status. Unfortunately, despite being a popular watch, the model is no longer manufactured. There are, however, still some watch dealers that have a limited amount of inventory. The watch is currently available on the First Class Watches website.
2. Bell & Ross BR 02-94 Chronograph – Joel McHale (Community)
Joel McHale plays Jeff Winger in the renowned series Community. Jeff is as cool as they come. He is known as the smooth leader of the community college study group, as well as for being a highly successful lawyer, He’s been spotted wearing the Bell & Ross BR 02-94 Chronograph, a stainless steel 44 mm piece. This beauty, unfortunately, isn’t for everybody, with a cost upwards of £2,000. It, however, is a great choice for Jeff as it surely matches his high-roller personality.
3. Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra – Daniel Craig (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo)
Daniel Craig wore the Omega Seamaster aqua terra in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The superstar actor is known for his heroic roles, most notably for his unforgettable performance as the one and only James Bond. Craig is known for his long-time partnership with Omega watches, who designed limited edition timepieces for multiple Bond movies.
4. Timex Expedition Rugged Analog T49831 – Denzel Washington (Flight)
There’s no better example of a strong character bringing out the best of an affordable watch than Denzel Washington in Flight. The actor plays Whip Whitaker, a skilled pilot that struggles with substance abuse. It’s a fairly dark movie and he’s by no means a saint, but the T49831 looks great throughout the film. If you want to bring out your inner Denzel, you can find other similar Timex watches here.
5. Omega DeVille Hour Vision – George Clooney (Up In The Air)
George Clooney is respected, feared, and loved by most in Up In The Air. His character is all about luxury in this movie, and there are few better-fitting brands than Omega. The Omega DeVille Hour Vision that Clooney wears has a distinctive steel case and dial, along with a classy black leather strap. Like Daniel Craig, Clooney has been involved with Omega for a long while. Clooney is a brand ambassador for Omega, and can be seen in several advertisements of the brand. Keeping in line with the character’s taste, the base version of this watch is reasonably pricey, clocking in at about £3,000.
6. Casio G-Shock Gulfman G9100 – Gerard Butler (Olympus Has Fallen)
Gerard Butler is amazing, no matter what movie he’s in. The actor best known as King Leonidas has transformed into a top-notch secret agent in Olympus Has Fallen. The Casio G-Shock Gulfman G9100 is part of a well-known series by Casio that is designed for versatility. Similarly to all G-Shock models, it’s waterproof, shock-resistant and has all the features you could ever ask for in a watch. In addition, it sports a tasteful high-tech appearance. This very affordable watch will undoubtedly make you feel like a secret agent. You can find similar Casio G-Shock watches on the First Class Watches website – here.
7. Casio Wave Ceptor WV58DA-1AV – Liam Neeson (Non-Stop)
Regardless of what role he plays, you definitely wouldn’t like to have Liam Neeson as an enemy. Like many of his other roles, Bill Marks (Neeson’s character) finds himself in a stressful situation and has to resort to resolving it with only his wits and with nerve. During the movie, he is seen wearing the Casio Wave Ceptor WV58DA-1AV. These watches are known for their accuracy, due to the time being constantly linked to an atomic clock. Here are some other great watches in the Casio wave lineup.
8. U.S. Polo Assn. US9235 – Nick Offerman (We’re The Millers)
Nick Offerman is known as a real man’s man, both on and off the screen. While he plays a character that seems like a typical dad, he pulls out a few surprises. The handyman is seen wearing a custom U.S. Polo Assn. US9235. It’s very similar, but features a few tweaks, like the traditional red second hand being white. This is a highly functional watch designed by the United States Polo Association and is very affordable at only about £15.
9. Suunto Vector SS010600110 – Mark Wahlberg (Shooter)
Mark Wahlberg plays a scarily believable expert sniper. Bob Lee Swagger (Wahlberg) is a true survivalist after leaving the marines. It makes sense that he would wear a watch like the Suunto Vector SS010600110. The Vector line of Suunto watches is built for hikers, campers, winter athletes, and survivalists. It contains a wide array of features, like altitude measurements, alarms and a logbook, as well as a compass, barometer, and more. If you too are looking to channel Mark Whalberg’s character and brave the wilderness, why not browse our selection of highly durable Luminox watches for example.
10. Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V – Tom Cruise – Mission: Impossible II
Last but not least in our list of 10 watches that celebrities wear on screen we have to mention Tomm Cruise. Though may be a little eccentric, the actor has had some incredible roles. In Mission Impossible II, Cruise sports a Casio G-Shock DW6900-1V, another watch from the Casio G-Shock line. While the exact watch in the movie doesn’t exist as it has been digitally altered, the DW6900-1V is still made and sold today, along with many other great watches in the G-Shock lineup.
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