The Most Iconic Watches as Seen in Famous Movies
We’ve always loved the glamour of Hollywood. Cinema, and in more recent times, TV and streaming services, have a way of capturing people, places, and outfits that inspire trends and, culture shifts. making some of us want to be just like our on-screen heroes and heroines.
As a jeweller, we keep our eyes on what jewellery and watches are being worn both on our screens and at the major red-carpet events each year. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite big- screen accessories and famous watches that you can experience at your nearest Fraser Hart showroom. So, relax, grab the popcorn, and start adding these pieces to your wish list…
SHAKEN NOT STIRRED: THE JAMES BOND OMEGA WATCH
There aren’t many more iconic associations than the one between James Bond and his OMEGA watch. The Seamaster was the “weapon of choice” for Bond when the brand debuted in Goldeneye back in 1995. Since then, Bond’s Seamaster’s have come with distinctive coloured dials, detonators, grappling hooks and even lasers.
Sadly, some of these more elaborate features of the James Bond watch never made it to the retail models but you can still benefit from anti-magnetic fields, waterproof features and titanium materials for your day-to-day missions. You can buy the most recent OMEGA Seamaster Bond featured in the latest Bond movie, A Time To Die, and discover our iconic Seamaster range that includes some of the other models worn by 007 over the past 25 years.
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Breitling & The Stars
Breitling has always had close ties with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Trading off their motto of #SquadsOnAMission, they launched their “Cinema Squad” back in 2021. This newly-assembled squad would serve as ambassadors for their “Super Chronomat Collection” and were none other than Adam Driver, Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt. The trio are some of the most recognizable faces in the world and build on an affinity for film stars has also counted John Travolta as an ambassador in the past.
For the keen-eyed watch enthusiasts, you’ll also spot some classic Breitling watches in movies being worn by Jerry Seinfeld in his titular comedy series, an Avenger on the wrist of Leonardo Di Caprio in Blood Diamond and a Chronomat worn strangely backwards by Bruce Willis in Die Hard with a Vengeance. To add a Breitling watch to your collection, shop our latest collections here.
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CHOPARD: MUST-HAVE WATCHES
Chopard is a brand that has adorned red carpets across the world for decades. Their official sponsorship with the Cannes Film Festival has assured their position as a glamourous choice for the world’s biggest movie stars. Much like OMEGA, they were a key part of the No Time to Die movie where they created the stunning pieces worn by the character Paloma. The partnership also involved the promotion of their stunning Happy Hearts Jewellery Collection. Gold is often referenced in the James Bond films and this led to Chopard’s creation of a limited edition Happy Hearts Golden Sautoir.
They also featured cinema royalty in Julia Roberts as the face of their Happy Sport Timepiece Collection. The range exudes the style and beauty of the actress while staying true to the heritage of Chopard in Hollywood. You can see these collections for yourself in our Bluewater Showroom or purchase a special piece from our selection online.
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Tag Heuer and the Gray Man
Netflix have continued to bring A-List movie stars to their streaming platform and release more and more of their own Netflix Originals. One big release this year saw Ryan Gosling star in their action thriller The Gray Man. In case you haven’t realized this already, no action hero is complete without their watch! TAG Heuer partnered with Netflix to kit Gosling out with their Carrera Three Hands timepiece. The watch is dubbed as the only watch that could keep up with the action. You can buy the Three Hands from us or try it on in your nearest showroom.
TAG Heuer has always been a part of film history, featuring an array of watches in films. Their Iconic Tag Heuer Monaco was worn by Steve McQueen in Le Mans (1971) and the now discontinued “Link” model was a key part of Matt Damon’s look in the Bourne Trilogy in the early 2000s. You can discover the latest and greatest Tag Heuer models at Fraser Hart too.
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HAMILTON WATCHES IN MOVIES: FIT FOR A KING
A well-known brand from the USA, it’s perhaps no surprise that Hamilton watches have appeared in over 500 movies. With Hamilton Khaki Field watches being issued to soldiers during WW2, you’re almost guaranteed to see them worn in movies like Pearl Harbour. Their other ranges like the Jazzmasterand Ventura have been born in Men in Black & by Elvis himself both on and off screen. The The Hamilton Ventura Elvis 8 watch watch is a beautiful tribute to the past among our current Hamilton timepieces.
The brand’s PSR was the world’s first digital watch back in 1970. Since then, the brand has always been seen as an innovator. This made their collaboration with the reboot of the Matrix Series in 2021 such a meaningful one. You can pick up the PSR from your nearest Fraser Hart or online.
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IWC are the Top Gun
Very few films have had as much of a cultural impact as the IWC top gun watch,1986 classic Top Gun! With the recent return of Tom Cruise as Maverick, we’ve been re-introduced to the fabled fighter pilot students of the US Air Force. In reality, each student of this school is given an IWC special edition Top Gun Pilot Watch for their trials and test runs. This has helped to cement IWC's legacy as the choice of Pilots for their incredible complications and durability.
Although the exact models of Top Gun watches worn by the trainees at the US Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) are not available to the public, there have been many references launched in the past decade that celebrate the collaboration. One such model is the IWC Pilot’s Classic Top Gun Black Dial Watch. Add it to your watch collection and feel the thrill of fighter jet action.
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THE SEIKO “ARNIE” WATCH
Arnold Schwarzenegger was and remains a movie icon. Movies like The Terminator made him a household name in the 1980s. A watch as big and durable as the former Mr. Olympia was needed during his roles in both Commando and Predator. The SEIKO Prospex H558-5009 was up to the task and was sat comfortably between Schwarzenegger and his trigger finger during these missions. The famous watch has since been dubbed “The Arnie” by SEIKO fans and has relaunched in many iterations since. You can get a watch that’s close to the Original Arnie commando watch by picking up one from our Prospex range.
Image Source: Copyright 20th Century Fox
If you’re a film buff who wants to add a one of these famous watch brands from or inspired by film folklore to your collection, then visit your nearest Fraser Hart and try some of these and other special timepieces on. You could end up walking out with a watch that will have added meaning to the sentimentality it will always hold for you.
We also have finance options available meaning that you can spread the cost of your purchase over a few years. Our sales staff are looking forward to helping you find the nod to film culture that suits you best or you can shop online here.