Which movie stars wore which famous watches?
The stars of the movie were sometimes the protagonists who wrote on the poster, and sometimes the hours that stole roles from them. Would you like to know movie stars and their role-stealing hours?
Today, 'product placement' is used extensively in the world of cinema. From beverages to clothes, from automobiles to glasses, many products used by famous stars in the movie are chosen as a result of certain agreements. A similar situation can be in question for the clocks of the characters. Especially in new-era movies... However, this was not the case in the past. Most of the time, the hours used by the characters were carefully chosen by the director or screenwriter without any financial agreement. It is 'necessary' to use a certain watch model in order to accurately reflect the spirit and identity of the character. We have seen this in many movies. Clocks have now become an indispensable element in the world of cinema, and some of them have become 'iconic' with the contribution of these films. We have compiled the most striking hours of the cinema world...
James Bond: A separate compilation can be created from the watches that James Bond has used over the years. In fact, the first model the character used and identified with for a long time was the Rolex Submariner. Using Seiko models in many films, Bond's transition to Rolex's rival Omega was with "Goldeneye" in 1995. This movie was also the beginning of the Pierce Brosnan era. Returning with a new actor and a new watch, Bond continued with Omega during the Daniel Craig era, and now the Seamaster model has become synonymous with Bond. Omega produced special Seamaster models for Bond.
Le Mans: Everything that legendary actor Steve McQueen wore and wore has become iconic over time. The Heuer Monaco, which is on the wrist of McQueen, who is a fashion icon from his glasses to his watch, from his jacket to the cars he drives, is also a model that deserves its iconic status. Known as the 'King of Cool', McQueen's most famous watch was in Monaco. The Monaco model continues to be produced by Tag Heuer today, remaining faithful to the original model.
Apollo 13: The watch with the biggest and most magnificent story in the watch world is undoubtedly the Omega Speedmaster. The model known as “Moonwatch” is a legend that is accepted and loved by everyone. Speedmaster, who was in the arm of Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton in the movie "Apollo 13", played a big role in reality and kept time during the astronauts' entry into the atmosphere.
American Psycho: Datejust, one of the most famous models Rolex, has appeared in many movies. Especially a golden Datejust has always been a sign of wealth and success. For the character of Patrick Bateman in the movie, too, a watch other than a two-tone Datejust was unthinkable.
Top Gun: The first watch produced by Porsche Design was featured on the arm of Tom Cruise's Maverick character in the movie "Top Gun". The watch, which became very popular at that time, was also used in other movies. Produced together with Orfina and attracting attention with its matte black color, the chronograph is still a sought-after model and is sold at high prices on second-hand sites.
Aliens: In the "Alien" series, the character of "Ripley" played by Sigourney Weaver used this unusually designed Seiko 7A28-7000 model and made the watch become a legend. Designed by the famous Italian design studio Giugiaro, the watch was perfectly suited to the movie with its futuristic look. The watch was later referred to as 'Ripley' by Seiko fans.
Back to the Future: In "Back to the Future", one of the most beloved movie series of all time, our hero Marty McFly had a Casio Databank on his arm that was perfect for him. The 'CA53W' model, which we called the 'calculator clock' in our childhood, was one of the most favorite digital watches of that period. Not to mention that it is still available at a very affordable price.
Interstellar: The most recent movie on this list, “Interstellar” captivated the audience with its story, and one of the stars of the movie was Hamilton watches. The model on Matthew McConaughey's arm is a Pilot Day Date. However, the main protagonist of the story was the model who would later go by the nickname 'Murph'. The model, known as the 'Murph', was later released by Hamilton in its original form.