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"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this 158th installment, we will introduce Tom Cruise's favorite watch .
Tom Cruise made his breakthrough with the worldwide hit " Top Gun " (1986), a youth action movie representative of Hollywood in the 1980s, and joined the ranks of top stars. More than 35 years have passed since then, and he will turn 60 in 2023, but he still shows off his intense action without stunts in popular series such as " Mission: Impossible ".
This time, we will introduce the watch that Tom Cruise loves to wear.
Check out the watches he wore in the film here.
☞ Read #28 Tom Cruise's Watch
Rolex
Daytona Meteorite [Ref.116519LN]
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Tom Cruise, who was invited to the 2023 F1 Miami GP and experienced being a pit crew member for the Mercedes team, wore a Rolex Daytona Meteorite (Ref. 116519LN) . The Daytona model name comes from the Daytona Speedway, America's oldest racing circuit in Florida. This watch was likely chosen because of its connection to American motorsports.
The combination of an elegant white gold case, a wildly textured meteorite dial, and sporty Oysterflex makes this a unique Daytona.
Sky-Dweller [Ref.326934]
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Next up is the Rolex Sky-Dweller (Ref. 326934) worn by Tom Cruise when he visited the 2022 F1 British Grand Prix. Even though he was watching the same motorsports, he chose the perfect watch for the location, wearing a Daytona for his local American circuit and a Sky-Dweller with dual time zones for overseas circuits, just like a Hollywood star would.
2022 is the year the blockbuster movie " Top Gun: Maverick " was released. It's the perfect watch for Tom Cruise, who plays a genius fighter pilot and enjoys flying planes in his private life.
Cartier
Santos de Cartier [Ref. WSSA0018 ]
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Next is the Cartier Santos de Cartier (Ref. WSSA0018) , which Tom Cruise wore when he visited Korea to promote Top Gun: Maverick .
In response to a request from Brazilian pilot Santos-Dumont for a watch that would allow him to check the time while flying, Louis Cartier released the Santos in 1904. It is the dressiest of the watches worn by Tom Cruise, but it makes perfect sense that he chose a watch for pilots to go with " Top Gun: Maverick."
Calibre de Cartier [Ref.W7100045]
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Like the Santos, another Cartier watch worn during the Korean promotions for Top Gun: Maverick was the Calibre de Cartier (Ref. W7100045) .
This men's collection was released in 2010 and is named after the French word "CALIBRE". The model's name "CALIBRE" is a reflection of Cartier's confidence in the in-house caliber (this model is Cal. 1904MC ).
Vacheron Constantin
Overseas [Ref. 4300V/120G-B945 ]
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Next up is a shot from the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Extra-Thin Perpetual Calendar (Ref. 4300V/120G-B945) . This watch, made of white gold and featuring a deep blue dial, elegantly adorns Tom Cruise's tuxedoed look at the premiere of " Top Gun: Maverick ."
Despite being equipped with the complex mechanism of a perpetual calendar , this dressy watch is only 8.1mm thick. It is a watch that symbolizes Vacheron Constantin's high technical capabilities, combining high functionality with elegance.
Breitling
Emergency [Ref. A73322 ]
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Lastly, there is the Breitling Emergency (Ref. A73322) . This is a watch for professional pilots that is equipped with an international aviation distress signal transmitter on the case itself, and in the event of an emergency such as an emergency landing, will continue to transmit a signal to guide rescue teams for 48 hours. Because there is a risk that misuse of this function could impede the safe operation of aircraft and the activities of rescue teams, this is an extremely rare model that is only permitted to be purchased by those who are both " qualified pilots" and "qualified radio operators ."
Tom Cruise got his pilot's license in 1994. The classic fighter plane " P-51 Mustang " that he rides near the end of the movie " Top Gun Maverick " is a plane that Tom Cruise personally owns and enjoys flying in his private time. This watch is perfect for him.
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What did you think?
Tom Cruise has one of the highest annual incomes of any Hollywood star, but although his favorite watch is a luxury item, it is not the most luxurious model that could be called "museum quality," and it appears that he prefers " the highest quality basic watch " that combines elegance and practicality.
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In 2022, Top Gun: Maverick , the sequel to Top Gun (1986), was released after 36 years, and became a huge hit around the world. Tom Cruise earned an estimated $100 million (approximately 13.8 billion yen) . Given that, it may be rude to say it, but I think his choice of down-to-earth watch is very appealing.
☞ Read #71 Smash hit! The watch from "Top Gun Maverick"
Due to a strike by the Hollywood Actors Union, the sequel to Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) has been postponed from its June 2024 release to May 2025, so we may not be able to see it for a while, but as a Tom Cruise fan, we can wait for information on the new film without any worries.
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