Actor's Watch #156 ~ [Maximum price: 900 million yen] Brad Pitt's favorite watch

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"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this, 156th installment, we would like to focus on the watches that Brad Pitt uses in his private life.

Brad Pitt is a top Hollywood star who is known for his roles in many blockbuster hits such as " Seven " (1995) and " Ocean's Eleven " (2001), and is affectionately known by Japanese movie fans as " Brad Pitt." No further explanation is needed, right?

In this column, we have previously introduced the watches he has worn in his movies, but the watches he uses in his private life are also attractive models. This time, we will introduce Brad Pitt's favorite watches.

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Rolex

Day-Date II [Ref.218238]

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Let's start with Rolex. The watch Brad Pitt wore when he visited an art gallery in Switzerland in 2009 is thought to be a Rolex Day-Date II (Ref. 218238) made of 18KYG (yellow gold) with a black Arabic dial. The styling that matches the gold-rimmed sunglasses is very stylish.

When you think of celebrities, you think of Rolex. Brad Pitt is no exception and is a fan of Rolex. However, surprisingly, he never wears professional models such as Daytona in private, and I couldn't find any photos of him wearing them. When it comes to Rolex, maybe his preference is for dressy models.

Panerai

Radiomir Black Seal [Ref.PAM00292]

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

Next up is this watch that has many Hollywood fans, including Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham. It appears to be the Panerai Radiomir Black Seal Ceramica (Ref. PAM00292) .

The large 45mm case has an outstanding presence on Brad Pitt's well-trained wrist, who has starred in many action movies. His commitment to the history of wristwatches can be seen in his choice of Radiomir, which is named after the Italian Navy special submarine unit " Black Seal " and is equipped with the Unitas -based movement " Caliber OP XI ", which is full of military Panerai characteristics.

Vacheron Constantin

Historique 222 [Ref. 4200H/222J-B935 ]

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Next up is the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 ( Ref. 4200H/222J-B935 ) .
This historic watch, released in 2022, is a reproduction of Vacheron Constantin's luxury sports model " 222 ", which was released in 1977, following the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (1972) and Patek Philippe Nautilus (1976).

The watch "222" is a major milestone in the history of the Maison, which has never ceased since 1755. It is no surprise that he managed to acquire it so shrewdly. Like the Panerai Radiomir mentioned above, this choice also shows Brad Pitt's love of the history of watches .

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And this is the original model of the “222” ( Ref. 46003 ) released in 1977.
In the end you have both!

Breitling

Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton [ Ref.AB0118A21B1A1 ]

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Brad Pitt has been an ambassador for Breitling since 2019. In his starring movie "Bullet Train" (2022), he wears a reproduction of Breitling's 1950s chronograph, which became a hot topic among enthusiasts.

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The watch he wears privately is the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton (Ref. AB0118A21B1A1) . Breitling, which specializes in professional watches for pilots and divers such as the Navitimer and Superocean, released the dressy chronograph " Premier " in 1943 as a "watch for active gentlemen to wear during their off time."

The watch he wears is a reissue of the Premier model, released in 2019 as a collaboration with Norton, a prestigious British motorcycle manufacturer . This model is also closely related to the history of the Maison.

Patek Philippe

Nautilus [Ref.5711/1A]

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From here, we will introduce Patek Philippe , the brand he is most often seen using in his private life.

First, we have the well-known Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1A) . This watch was given to him by his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie, as an engagement gift in 2012. The blue dial of the Nautilus looks great with his dungaree shirt. Even though it is a private photo taken by paparazzi, it looks like a scene from a movie. Perhaps it is the aura of a Hollywood star that makes it look like that.

Complications [Ref.5205R-001]

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Next up is the Patek Philippe Complications (Ref. 5205R) . Equipped with an annual calendar and moon phase that only needs to be adjusted on March 1st, this watch has been a long-selling model that was manufactured from 2010 to 2022.

The design, with small windows displaying the day, date, and month arranged in a fan shape at the top of the dial, follows the Annual Calendar Chronograph (Ref. 5205R-001) released in 2006. Many watch enthusiasts may think of this design first when they hear the term "annual calendar." The chic look, combining 18KRG (rose gold), a black dial, and a leather strap, matches the traditional atmosphere of the hunting cap.

Grand Complication Retrograde [Ref. 5016A-010 ]

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

The Only Watch Auction is a charity auction in which approximately 50 watch brands offer one-of-a-kind watches, with proceeds from the sale going towards research into muscular dystrophy .

The " Ref.5016A-010 " offered by Patek Philippe in 2015 is a stainless steel model of a grand complication equipped with multiple complicated mechanisms such as a tourbillon, minute repeater, moon phase, and perpetual calendar. The bidding for this watch was very heated, and it was eventually sold for a whopping 7,300,000 Swiss francs (more than 900 million yen in Japanese yen) , and the winning bidder was none other than Brad Pitt .

It seems that even Brad Pitt would find it difficult to wear such a treasured watch, and I couldn't find any photos of him wearing it. Please forgive me, this is not a watch that he "loves" but one that he " owns ."

summary

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After a long career, Brad Pitt starred in " Seven " (1995), which he himself said was a turning point in his career, and made his big break both in Japan and overseas. With an estimated annual income of over 2 billion yen, he could have any watch he wanted, and his lineup of favorite watches shows his love for the history of watches , which goes beyond monetary value.

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In recent years, Brad Pitt won his first Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) for "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood " (2019) and showed off his intense action in " Bullet Train " (2022) despite approaching his 60th birthday.

Since his breakthrough in "Seven," he has continued to play an active role at the forefront of the film industry without any periods of stagnation or decline. If his career were to be compared to a watch, he would be the " Vacheron Constantin of Hollywood ." There is no doubt that he will continue to play leading roles in historically important works and satisfy audiences.

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