Actor's Watch #118 [Director? Actor?] Taika Waititi's watch

"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
For the 118th installment, we will be looking at Taika Waititi's watch .

Taika Waititi is a New Zealand filmmaker known for directing the third and fourth installments of the hit American comic book movie " Thor, " and also active as a screenwriter, actor, voice actor, and comedian. As a multi-player that goes beyond just producing and directing, he is one of the filmmakers who has been making waves in the entertainment world in recent years.

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Taika Waititi was born to a European mother and a Maori father and grew up in New Zealand. He became involved in theater and amateur filmmaking from a student's age, and worked as a local commercial director, a short film maker, and an actor in television movies. When he started making feature films, he received rave reviews at film festivals around the world and began to attract attention as an up-and-coming director.

His popularity skyrocketed when he was cast in " Thor: Ragnarok " (2017), which received high praise both at the box office and critically, marking his first step towards becoming a Hollywood hit maker.

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The other day, while browsing an overseas movie information website, I noticed that Taika Waititi was wearing a different watch every time he appeared at a new movie premiere or an interview, and that those watches were very tasteful models. After doing some research, I found out that he is also known as a watch enthusiast, and I felt that I had to introduce this in my column.

So, in this issue of Actor's Watch, we will be introducing the watches worn by Taika Waititi .

Rolex Daytona

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First , let's start with a watch that is a staple of "celebrity watches." It's the well-known Rolex Daytona (Ref. 116528 or 116508/reference image) . Unfortunately, the bezel design cannot be seen in this photo, so it's unclear which reference it is, but in any case, the vibrant blue jacket and yellow gold color match perfectly with this exquisite styling.

Among Daytona models, he chose a unique model with a reverse panda dial and red accents, which is a watch that reflects his creative sensibility and personality.

Rolex Submariner

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Let's continue with Rolex. This is the complete opposite of the Daytona mentioned above, a very simple watch, the Rolex Submariner (Ref. 14060) . It seems like a simple non-date diver's watch was chosen to go with the marine style of the plain tropical shirt.

Although it is the same Submariner, the reason he did not choose a vintage model such as the Ref. 5513 may be because he is particular about the practicality and functionality of a watch as a tool .

Seiko Second Diver "Captain Willard"

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The next watch is the late-model Seiko Second Diver "Captain Willard" (Ref. 6105-8119) . As movie fans may know, this model is famous for being worn by "Captain Willard" played by Martin Sheen in the masterpiece " Apocalypse Now " (1979) directed by Francis Ford Coppola . It is also nicknamed "UEMURA" because it was worn by the world-famous adventurer Naomi Uemura during his lifetime.

It is not clear whether Taika Waititi was influenced by Apocalypse Now as a film director, but it is truly pleasing for film and watch enthusiasts that he wears a watch that is loved by movie lovers .

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Seiko KS Special

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There is another model in the lineup from Seiko. This is the King Seiko Special (Ref. 5256-8000) , known as a rare model that was only produced in 1975. The 8-beat movement " Cal. 5256A " has a unique yet highly practical mechanism that winds the mainspring even when the date is quickly changed.

In the photo, the day of the week is displayed as "SAT", but it is actually a bilingual model that can be quickly changed between Japanese and English. When I imagine Taika Waititi seeing the "土" display and thinking, "Is SAT written as '土' in Japanese...", I feel a sense of familiarity.

Cartier Pasha

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Next up is the Cartier Pasha de Cartier (Ref. WGPA0007) .
Having worn a Daytona, Submariner, Seiko Divers, and King Seiko, one might think that he likes rugged, masculine watches, but Taika Waititi also wears an elegant dress watch from Cartier, France's renowned jeweler, with ease.

Is it just my imagination that his expression and pose, dressed in a luxurious striped double-breasted suit, somehow look feminine ?

Cartier Santos de Cartier

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Next up is the Santos de Cartier (Ref. CRWSSA0018) .
Released in 1904, the Santos has made its mark in the history of wristwatches as " the world's first commercially available wristwatch ." With its elegant design, it is hard to believe that it was originally developed as a pilot's watch, and it has been loved by watch enthusiasts for over 100 years.

Taika Waititi exudes a feminine and ennui-like atmosphere in front of a pink background. It makes you wonder if he's doing it on purpose . By the way, in the movie " Free Guy " (2021), he showed an eccentric performance as a villain actor who toyed with those around him with his exaggerated behavior reminiscent of a drag queen.

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Doxa Sub

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Taika Waititi looks completely casual compared to previous photos. Is this his off-time look? He is wearing a bright orange Doxa Sub (Ref. 1200T) . Although it has not yet been released in Japan, Doxa is a Swiss watch brand with a long history, having been founded in 1889.

Doxa is skilled in developing highly practical watches, having released the 8-day movement in the early 1900s, collaborated with Rolex to develop professional diver's watches, and had watches officially adopted by military forces around the world. It is said that Doxa was also the first in the world to commercialize the " orange dial diver's watch " which improves visibility underwater.

Film directors and actors are professionals who are particular about visual expression, so it may be only natural that they would be so particular about an item like a watch, where design is directly linked to functionality.

Omega Speedmaster

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Lastly , we have the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 42MM (Ref. 310.60.42.50.01.001) . Taika Waititi , dressed in a pink set, chose this luxurious watch made from the new pink material " Sedna Gold ."

This model features an asymmetrical case and a dot over 90 tachymeter that are the same as the original Moonwatch, and while it uses new materials, it still retains the history and spirit of the Moonwatch. One has to say that his love for watches is genuine in that he chose this watch.

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What did you think.

Many celebrities in Hollywood wear watches from brands such as Rolex, Omega, and Cartier, and I would not have intended to cover him in this column if that was all. However, the moment I saw him wearing vintage Seiko and Doxa models beloved by watch enthusiasts, I was overcome with a mysterious sense of mission to "spread this fact to the world."

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Taika Waititi, who directed some episodes of The Mandalorian , a spin-off drama of Star Wars that we introduced last time, has been rumored to be in the running to both direct and star in a new Star Wars movie .

His directorial work on "The Mandalorian" has been highly praised by fans, and if it were to come to fruition, I personally believe that it would be very likely to be a work that Star Wars fans would be pleased with. If that happens, we will surely have more opportunities to see his watch at premieres and on the red carpet . I'm really looking forward to it.

However, these rumors are not very reliable, so we should take them with a pinch of salt (but I hope they come true...)

see you!