OMEGA Speedmaster in the movies [Part 1] ~Actor's Watch #13~

"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
This is the 13th edition, and in keeping with the number "13", we are featuring a timepiece that also appeared in the movie "Apollo 13".
I would like to talk about the Omega Speedmaster .

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OMEGA's iconic "Speedmaster" is rich with history and a story to tell. Unlike Rolex , which is worn by people who want to represent the wealthy, elite, or successful, the Speedmaster can be worn by anyone without feeling out of place and can be worn by many characters in numerous movies, making it a perfect example of an "Actor's Watch."

There are so many movies to choose from that we can't fit them all in one post, so we'll be splitting this into two parts. We hope you'll enjoy it.

"Apollo 13"

"Apollo 13" (1995)

"Apollo 13" is a disaster movie based on a true story that depicts the explosion and miraculous survival of the "Apollo 13" mission, which was the third manned moon landing of mankind. In this movie, the Speedmaster is worn by Tom Hanks, who plays astronaut Jim Lovell, and Kevin Bacon, who plays Jack Swigert.

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In this film, the crew is faced with a number of potentially fatal challenges, including an oxygen tank explosion in space causing an increase in carbon dioxide levels, extreme temperature drops, and a lack of power to support life. The crew somehow manages to overcome these challenges with perseverance and scientific knowledge, but the spacecraft gradually begins to deviate from the correct orbit for returning to Earth, and they face a crisis that could prevent them from ever returning to Earth.

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The Speedmaster worn by command module pilot Swigard appears in a "mission" carried out to correct the spacecraft's trajectory. If the mission failed, it would be the end of the story, so be sure to watch the movie to find out what the mission was and how the Speedmaster was used .

"The Right Stuff"

"The Right Stuff" (1983)

In the true story film "The Right Stuff, " which depicts NASA's "Project Mercury," which aimed to send people into space from 1958 to 1963, and the seven men selected to be America's first astronauts, Dennis Quaid , who plays astronaut Gordon Cooper, and Scott Glenn , who plays astronaut Alan Shepard, wear Speedmasters.

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The Omega Speedmaster is also known as the "Moon Watch."
It is no surprise that both of these masterpieces of astronaut movies, which stand alongside "Apollo 13" and shine brightly in the history of cinema, have such a strong presence.

By the way, Gordon Cooper wore his personal Speedmaster "CK2998-4" during his space flight on the Mercury Project "Atlas 9" in May 1963.

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When Alan Shepard served as commander of Apollo 14, he wore a Speedmaster over his spacesuit. *Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org

Event Horizon

"Event Horizon" (1997)

The year is 2047. The spaceship "Event Horizon," which is said to have disappeared during its maiden voyage seven years ago, suddenly appears near Neptune. "Event Horizon" is a science fiction horror film that depicts the terror experienced by the crew of a rescue boat heading to Neptune to rescue the crew.

In the film, no one wears a Speedmaster, and what looks like a Speedmaster is shown floating gently through the deserted corridors of the Event Horizon, among other things, including plastic bottles, journals, and paper cups.

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We don't know who the owner is, but it's good to know that the Speedmaster remains the "astronaut's watch" even in the 2040s.

"Erased Headlines"

"State of Play" (2009)

"Headlines" is a political suspense film in which a newspaper reporter investigates a murder that occurs on the same day as a political scandal and becomes embroiled in a major political conspiracy.

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In this movie, Russell Crowe , who plays a wild and skilled reporter, wears the Speedmaster 50th Anniversary model. There is a scene where you can see the Seahorse emblem at the 12 o'clock position. The historic Speedmaster suits the wrist of an active, action-oriented old-fashioned newspaper reporter who takes the time to conduct thorough research and verify information even in the heyday of the Internet.

The Last Target

"The American" (2010)

The crime suspense film " The Last Target" tells the story of a veteran assassin who regains a human life in the village where he is hiding out and takes on his "final job" before retiring from the underworld. George Clooney , who plays the silent assassin "Jack", wears a Speedmaster in this film.

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There are close-up scenes of watches, such as a chronograph being used to time the assembly of a rifle, and the functional beauty of the Speedmaster , despite its flashy decoration, stands out against the simple yet beautiful visuals by director Anton Corbijn, who has worked on promotional videos for David Bowie and Bjork.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

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"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (2011)

John le Carré was a former officer of the British intelligence service "MI6" and began writing spy novels based on his experiences. "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" is a film adaptation of his novel "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," which depicts the intelligence war between Britain and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

In this movie, the Speedmaster Professional is worn by Tom Hardy , who plays the British agent Ricky Tarr. The sporty Speedmaster suits his character, a wild and delinquent young agent. Since most of the other characters are mature characters with British elegance, the practicality of the Speedmaster stands out even more.

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Tom Hardy, who wore the CK2129 in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk (2017), seems to have some sort of connection with Omega.

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Summary of the first half

Well, that's all for "Movies and the Omega Speedmaster [Part 1]."
In movies, it seems like Speedmasters are often worn by actors playing certain types of "professionals," from astronauts to assassins, journalists, and operatives.

In the second half , we will not only be introducing Hollywood movies, but also Japanese TV series in which the Speedmaster appears, so please look forward to it!

see you!