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"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in movies, television, etc.
In this 161st installment, we will introduce Daniel Craig 's favorite watch .
Daniel Craig was selected to play the sixth James Bond in 2006, following in the footsteps of Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and Pierce Brosnan. He played the role for 15 years, the longest in history, and regrettably graduated from the series with " No Time to Die " (2021). It is no exaggeration to say that he was "the most beloved James Bond by fans."
This time, we will introduce the watch that Daniel Craig loves to wear.
Rolex
Daytona [Ref.6263]
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When Daniel Craig appeared as a presenter for the Academy Award for Best Art Direction at the 81st Academy Awards in 2008, he was wearing a vintage Rolex Daytona (Ref. 6263) .
This is the third generation of Daytona and the final model of the hand-wound Daytona, and is in high demand at our store. When we get a good condition one, it sells out immediately. The 37mm case size is smaller than the current model (41mm), and the vintage atmosphere makes it a sporty watch that matches his formal attire.
Milgauss [Ref.116400GV]
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Next up is the Rolex Milgauss (Ref. 116400) . As you may have noticed from the background of the photo, this is a scene from the Japan premiere, held at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo in Roppongi, where Bond girl Olga Kurylenko and director Marc Forster appeared on stage.
The brilliance of the Milgauss' unique green sapphire crystal can be seen through the cuffs of his tuxedo, which is fitting for James Bond. The dial is hard to tell at first glance, but the blue dial was added to the Ref. 116400GV in 2014, so this photo, taken around 2008, suggests that it is a model with a black dial.
omega
Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 Moon Landing 40th Anniversary [Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.002 ]
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Next up is the Omega Speedmaster Professional Apollo 11 Moon Landing 40th Anniversary (Ref. 311.30.42.30.01.002) from the brand that 007 wore in the films .
Daniel Craig is known to have a deep knowledge of vintage Omega watches, and the Seamaster Diver 300M (Ref. 210.90.42.20.01.001) that he wore in the film " No Time to Die " (2021) is said to reflect his opinions and advice on the design.
As James Bond, he wears a Seamaster during work hours and a Speedmaster during his free time? It might be fun for movie and watch enthusiasts to fantasize about this.
Swatch
Omega X Swatch Speedmaster Moonswatch Mission to Neptune [Ref. SO33N100 ]
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Finally, we will introduce a surprising piece. The watch he wore at the 95th National Board of Review Awards ceremony, held at the end of 2023, was the Omega x Swatch Speedmaster Moonswatch Mission to Neptune (Ref. SO33N100) .
Omega is currently a brand under the Swatch Group , so it is not an unusual choice for Daniel Craig, who has a connection to Omega in the 007 series, to wear it, but compared to the hand-wound Daytona or the limited edition Speedmaster, I think it has a very playful style.
However, even this casual watch looks like a luxury watch when worn by him, doesn't it? I can see it. The aura of a Hollywood star is formidable.
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He became the sixth James Bond in the movie Casino Royale , which was released in 2006. Around 2008, it was surprising to see him wearing a Rolex at official Hollywood events such as the Academy Awards and the premieres of the 007 series, instead of the Omega he wore in the 007 series.
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Daniel Craig graduated from his role as James Bond in " No Time to Die " (2021), but in recent years he seems to be actively enjoying playing roles that are completely different from the image of James Bond.
The photo above is a scene from the popular mystery series " Knives Out ," in which he plays the famous detective Benoit Blanc . Daniel Craig plays the role of a highly eccentric detective who Japanese people would associate with Kosuke Kindaichi or Ninzaburo Furuhata with great enthusiasm.
Here's the watch he wears in Knives Out:
☞ Read #32 【6th James Bond】Daniel Craig's watch
His next project is likely to be the third installment of " Knives Out ." Although production was delayed due to the Hollywood strike, filming is scheduled to begin in 2024. We are also curious about who will be the seventh James Bond , but let's wait patiently and look forward to finding out.
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