What watch is that actor wearing? "Actor's Watch" Popularity Ranking [2022 Edition] ~ Actor's Watch #100 ~

" Actor's Watch " focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this, the last installment of the year, we will be announcing a popularity ranking of all 50 "Actor's Watch" columns published in 2022!

In addition to the number of views, the rankings also take into account the number of inquiries and popularity on our official YouTube channel, "COMMIT TV." If you haven't read the column yet, we would appreciate it if you would take a look at it during the New Year holidays.

So let's start the countdown!

10th place
#97 [Actually a watch enthusiast] Orlando Bloom's watch vol.1
-Released on December 8, 2022-

*Source: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/

Let's start with number 10. This is the only one to be ranked from the December column , which has a short collection period. It was revealed that he is a collector of extremely rare vintage Rolexes, such as the Rolex Milgauss (Ref. 6543) , and this became a hot topic among our staff. However, about 10 years ago, a burglar broke into his home and many of his items were stolen, which was widely covered in entertainment news. However, most of them were recovered after a police investigation.

Orlando Bloom's much anticipated new movie is " Gran Turismo ," a film adaptation of the PlayStation racing game (scheduled for release in summer 2023). The director is Neill Blomkamp, ​​who also directed " District 9 " (2009), so there are high expectations.

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9th place
#78 Rolex Day-Date in the movies
-Released on July 28, 2022-

*Source: https://www.apmusicales.com/

Coming in at number 9 is the Rolex Day-Date that appeared in the movies . This is part of our new series, Rolexes in the Movies, which focuses on Rolex models rather than specific actors.

The Rolex Day-Date has appeared in many films depicting the behind-the-scenes of world politics, such as " Vice " (2018), in which Christian Bale plays former US Vice President Dick Cheney, and " The Devil's Double" (2011), in which Dominic Cooper plays Saddam Hussein's son. It's no wonder that this watch is called the " President's Watch ."

On the other hand, it is interesting to note that many actors, such as Brad Pitt in " Ocean's Twelve " (2004) and Ray Liotta in " Goodfellas " (1990), wear watches when playing con men or mafia members. This suggests that in both the political and underworld worlds, the wristwatch worn is strongly linked to "trust."

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No.8
#61 Will Smith won an Oscar but… his watch
-Released on March 31, 2022-

*Source: https://magazine.bulangandsons.com/

In 8th place is [ Will Smith's watch, even though he won an Oscar ]. Many people still remember the video of the Academy Awards ceremony in March 2022, when Will Smith, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor, became angry at the host Chris Rock's joke and slapped him, causing a big problem.

When it comes to Will Smith's watches, the Hamilton Ventura from the " MIB " series is famous, but the column also introduces the luxury watches he uses privately, such as Audemars Piguet and Ulysse Nardin , so if you're interested, please read on.

Will Smith has been away from film since the slap incident. In December, his first starring role in a long time, " Freedom " (2022), was released on Apple TV+. It is a story about black slaves during the Civil War, directed by Antoine Fuqua of " The Magnificent Seven " (2018).

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7th Place
#57 IWC Pilot Watches that Look Good on the Screen vol.1
-Released on March 10, 2022-

*Source: https://www.iwc.com/

Coming in at number 7 is the IWC Pilot's Watch Vol. 1, a watch that looks great on screen. The IWC Pilot's Watch is popular among filmmakers for its simple yet sophisticated design that shows off the screen.

The biggest feature of IWC pilot watches is that they often appear in romantic suspense and love movies rather than military or action movies, such as " Vanilla Sky " (2001), in which Tom Cruise plays a handsome billionaire, and " Aloha " (2015), in which Bradley Cooper plays a former military man turned playboy.

It is an example of how an IWC watch could be used in a film, as it has a professional presence but also a stylish and dressy atmosphere, exuding a calm, mature sexiness.

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6th place
#74 Rolex GMT Master in the movies
-Released on June 30, 2022-

*Source: https://therake.com/

In sixth place is the Rolex GMT Master that appeared in movies . This is the second Rolex that appeared in movies to be ranked in the series, following the Day-Date.

Clint Eastwood's favorite GMT-Master "Root Beer" (Ref. 16753) and the " Ref. 1675 " worn by Marlon Brando in " Apocalypse Now " (1979) are well known, but it was only during my research for this episode that I learned that Honor Blackman, who played the Bond girl in "Goldfinger " (1964), wore the first-generation GMT-Master (Ref. 6542) .

This is an episode that I personally remember very vividly as the one that made me realize that if I looked carefully, I might find that many more famous watches had appeared in many more films.

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5th Place
#69 Bigger is better! Schwarzenegger's watch
-Released on June 4, 2022-

*Source: https://whatkindofwatch.com/

The fifth place is [ Bigger is better! Schwarzenegger's watch ]. This column is about the watches worn by the well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger. Schwarzenegger has had a great influence and contribution to watch culture, such as the Seiko Prospex (Ref. H558-5009) worn in the masterpieces of the century " Commando " (1985) and " Predator " (1987), which later became known as "Arnie" (short for Arnold).

Since he began earning a lot of money as an action star, he has worn watches such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (Ref. 25863TI.OO.A001CU.01) and the Panerai Radiomir Egiziano (Ref. PAM00341), and together with Sylvester Stallone, he has reigned over Hollywood as an evangelist for "big, thick" watches.

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4th Place
#73 Rolex Submariner in the movies
-Released on June 23, 2022-

*Source: https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/

In fourth place is the Rolex Submariner that appeared in the movies . This is also a ranking from the Rolex that appeared in the movies series. When it comes to "watches that appeared in movies," the Submariner (Ref. 6538) from " Goldfinger " (1964) is an absolute must-have, so it's no surprise that it made the list.

Many of Hollywood's greatest actors, including Steve McQueen in " The Towering Inferno " (1974) and Robert Redford in " All the President's Men " (1973), also wore the Submariner.

In recent years, wealthy characters in money-game movies such as " The Big Short " (2015) and " War Dogs " (2016) have increasingly been seen wearing Submariners. It seems that the social climate that "Rolex is a real asset" is being reflected in the world of movies.

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3rd Place
#81 Watches featured in the popular new movie "Bullet Train"
-Released on August 18, 2022-

*Source: https://www.metacritic.com/

Now, let's introduce the top three! First, in third place is the watch that appears in the popular new movie "Bullet Train ." We have introduced the watches that appear in Brad Pitt's latest movie " Bullet Train, " which was released in September 2022.

Brad Pitt, who is also a Breitling ambassador, wears the Breitling AVI REF. 765 1953 Re-Edition (Ref. AB0920131B1X1) , a faithful reproduction of the popular 1950s pilot watch "Co-Pilot Ref. 765 AVI" down to the last detail. In the action-packed battle between assassins set inside a bullet train, the watch highlights Brad Pitt's slightly cynical personality.

The other cast members were also wearing very attractive watches, so please check the relevant column for details.

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2nd Place
#76 Rolex Daytona in the movies
-Released on August 4, 2022-

*Source: https://www.rolexforums.com/

And the top two. Coming in second place was the Rolex Daytona that appeared in the movie . Of all the Rolexes that appeared in the movie, the Daytona was ranked as the strongest.

As you will understand if you read the column, Daytona is worn by characters of all kinds of professions in movies, including spies, detectives, racers, pilots, actors, composers, screenwriters, and lawyers, proving once again that Daytona is strong.

In older movies, the watch was worn by physical characters such as spies, detectives, and racers, while in newer movies, it is increasingly worn by non-physical characters such as composers and lawyers. Like the Submariner, the watch has established an image of being a " watch worn by the wealthy " in movies. I think this trend will continue in the future.

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1st Place
#71 A big hit! The watch from "Top Gun Maverick"
-Released on June 9, 2022-

*Source: https://quenoticias.com/

The winner of the prestigious No. 1 spot in the 2022 "Actor's Watch" popularity ranking is the watch from the blockbuster movie "Top Gun: Maverick ." There are many repeat viewers, mainly fans in their 40s and 50s who watched the first " Top Gun " (1986) in real time, who visit the theater again and again. We have introduced the watches that appeared in " Top Gun: Maverick " (2022), the sequel that became a social phenomenon after 36 years.

In this film, Tom Cruise plays Colonel Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, wearing the same Porsche Design Orfina Chronograph (Ref. 7176S) as in the first film. Not only is this the same model, but it is also the same watch as the first film, owned by producer Jerry Bruckheimer. It's a clever touch to express the time connection between the first and sequels with the same watch.

And another one. The Rolex Explorer (Ref. 1016) worn by Jennifer Connelly, who played Penny Benjamin, the "Commander's daughter" who falls in love with Maverick, was also very impressive as it suited the strong, beautiful single mother's wrist well.

☞ Read #71 Smash hit! The watch from "Top Gun Maverick"

Summary of 2022

What did you think.

When lined up like this, the strength of the " Rolex that appeared in movies " series stands out, with four models ranked: Day-Date, GMT-Master, Submariner, and Daytona. It can be said that many people were interested in not only the asset value but also the "points related to actually wearing" such as the image and status that each Rolex model has.

Amidst this, two columns about new movies, " Watches that appear in Bullet Train " and " Watches in Top Gun: Maverick, " ranked highly, which makes me feel that the film industry, which had been stagnant due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is starting to pick up, and as a film fan, this is a very pleasing result.

Now, as for the new movies in 2023, the one to watch out for is " Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny ." Let's look forward to Harrison Ford's final role as Indiana Jones, now 80 years old.

We hope you will continue to read "Actor's Watch" next year as well.

see you!