*Source: https://www.sportskeeda.com/
"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in movies, television, etc.
In this 172nd installment, we will introduce Dwayne Johnson 's favorite watch .
Dwayne Johnson is a top wrestler who was active in the early 2000s in WWE, the largest professional wrestling organization in the United States, and gained popularity under the nickname " The Rock ." He made his acting debut in the film " The Mummy: Resurrection " in 2001, and has also appeared in popular blockbuster series such as " The Fast and the Furious ." Among actors who started out as professional wrestlers, "The Rock" has been the most outstanding in both name and reality, having maintained the top spot in Forbes magazine's "World's Highest-Paid Actors Ranking" for two consecutive years from 2019 to 2020.
In this issue of "Actor's Watch," we will be introducing Dwayne Johnson 's watch collection.
Rolex
GMT Master II [Ref.126711CHNR]
*Source: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/
Let's start with the familiar Rolex . In September 2021, Dwayne Johnson introduced his self-developed energy drink "ZOA" on Instagram. The watch worn on The Rock's thick arm as he opens the drink with a happy smile is a Rolex GMT-Master II (Ref. 126711CHNR ) .
This is a combination model of Everose gold and stainless steel, which matches his dark skin of Samoan descent. This, combined with the light of the sunset at the beach, creates an indescribable nostalgic atmosphere. In 2023, the energy drink "ZOA" recorded sales of $100 million, up 138% from the previous year. There is no doubt that the prestige of this GMT Master II was behind its success (no way).
IWC
Ingenieur Automatic 40 [Ref. W328901]
*Source: https://watchviews.com/
Dwayne Johnson aspired to be an American football player when he was a student. Although that dream did not come true, in 2020 he bought the bankrupt independent professional football league " XFL " and is actively involved in the management of the league to support the dreams of young football players aiming for the NFL.
The watch he wore at the post-game awards ceremony of the XFL Championship in May 2023 was the IWC Ingenieur 40 Automatic (Ref. W328901) . It's sporty, but has a moderate case size and a calm design. Perhaps he thought that " the main characters are the players ," and chose a mature watch that doesn't stand out.
Tag Heuer
Monaco Chronograph [ Ref.CBL2111.BA0644 ]
*Source: https://www.elindependiente.com/
Next up is TAG Heuer . Here's a shot from the premiere of his starring film " Black Adam, " held in London in October 2022. The watch he was wearing in the two-shot with his co-star, Pierce Brosnan, the "fifth James Bond," was the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph (Ref. CBL2111.BA0644) .
Dwayne Johnson, who starred in the skyscraper fire disaster movie " Skyscraper " (2018), may have been influenced by Steve McQueen , who played the lead role of the fire chief in the classic film " The Towering Inferno " (1974) with the same theme. His choice of the TAG Heuer Monaco, which could be said to be McQueen's trademark, seems to show his admiration for the great actor.
Panerai
Submersible Goldtech OroCarbo [ Ref.PAM01070 ]
*Source: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/
The last brand we would like to introduce is Panerai , which is loved by many ``macho action stars'' such as Sylvester Stallone , Arnold Schwarzenegger , Jason Statham , and Dave Bautista .
Dwayne Johnson appeared on the field just before the NFL championship game "56th Super Bowl" in February 2022 and introduced both teams with a sharp microphone performance reminiscent of his wrestling days. He livened up the venue. At that time, he was wearing the Panerai Submersible Goldtech Oro Carbo (Ref. PAM01070) . Of course, the big 44mm case looks just the right size, which is the result of his bold arm. Looking at this photo, it is easy to see why many action stars love Panerai.
Luminor Marina [ Ref.PAM0091 ]
*Source: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/
This is a family photo of Dwayne Johnson and his daughter, Simone , probably taken about 20 years ago. He is wearing what appears to be a Panerai Luminor Marina (Ref. PAM0091) on his wrist as he smiles broadly with his daughter. Simone was a baby at the time, but now she is a female professional wrestler active in the WWE. Time flies.
Wristwatches are often purchased at turning points in life, and because they are meant to be maintained and used, they tend to be worn for longer periods of time than clothes or shoes. As shown in this photo, for many people, watches have become part of important memories in their lives. I think it's important to " carefully choose and wear your favorite watch " in order to make those memories even better.
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Dwayne Johnson often plays the role of " a man who solves everything with his muscles and strength " in movies, but when it comes to watches, he seems to choose them carefully, sometimes flashy and sometimes subdued models to suit the occasion . In particular, the IWC Ingenieur he wore at the awards ceremony for the "XFL Championship" seems to be a styling that even shows his consideration for those around him.
*Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/
While many of the macho action stars who have gained popularity and fame eventually try to turn to acting by appearing in suspense films and human dramas, Dwayne Johnson continues to compete with flashy action movies . He seems to understand exactly what his fans want and what makes them happy.
That's why, whether it's his microphone performances as a wrestler, his choice of watch , or his performances in action movies, he has never disappointed those around him and continues to be known as " everyone's champion, The Rock ."
Mr. Rock is now almost fifty, at 51 years old, but I am looking forward to seeing what kind of " Mr. Rock in his 60s, " " Mr. Rock in his 70s ," " Mr. Rock in his 80s " (etc.) will show us in the future, and what kind of "watch will best suit Mr. Rock of each age."
see you!