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"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in movies, television, etc.
In this 176th installment, we will introduce John Malkovich 's watch .
Being John Malkovich (1999) is a fantastical film in which anyone who enters a hole in the wall of an office building can become the actor John Malkovich for 15 minutes. This unusual film, which stars not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt but the well-known and unique actor John Malkovich, became a huge hit and has made him well-known among Japanese movie fans.
In this issue of "Actor's Watch," we will be introducing watches associated with John Malkovich .
Richard Mille
Automatic Extra Flat [Ref. RM 67-01]
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One of the news that surprised the watch industry in 2021 was the appointment of John Malkovich as an ambassador for Richard Mille . Richard Mille has been promoting the robustness of its mechanical watches by collaborating with stars who work in harsh environments for mechanical watches, such as tennis player Rafael Nadal and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan .
As John Malkovich himself said, " I was surprised when Richard Mille approached me ," previous Richard Mille watches had an atmosphere that was far removed from the image of John Malkovich. However, the newly developed thin model, the Richard Mille Automatic Extra-Flat (Ref. RM 67-01) , with a movement thickness of 3.6mm and a case thickness of 7.75mm, looks completely natural on the wrist of this unique actor who is about to enter his 70s. John Malkovich seems like a very clever choice to appeal to the wealthy who have avoided Richard Mille until now, as they believe that "it is not a watch that suits me," with this new model that emphasizes elegance.
IWC
Big Pilot's Watch [ Ref.IW500201 ]
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Next, in 2006, John Malkovich appeared as a guest on the German variety show " Wetten, dass..? " and was wearing an IWC Big Pilot (Ref. IW500201) . He had starred in a short movie about a pilot's watch released by IWC in 2009, but his appearance on this show had been three years prior. Perhaps IWC offered him the role in the short movie after learning that he was a fan of this watch in his private life.
John Malkovich studied costume design at university and has also launched his own fashion brand . His distinctive yellow dot jacket and large pilot watch create a relaxed style that is fitting for the stylish leader of the acting world.
Ebel
Sport Classic Wave [ Ref.183909 ]
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Next is a watch store advertisement from 1993 featuring John Malkovich. 1993 was the year that " The Secret Service, " directed and starring Clint Eastwood, was released. John Malkovich appeared in the film as an assassin trying to kill the president, and it was the year that he quickly rose to fame as an actor.
This advertisement was probably created by an authorized store called "MARSH" to promote sales of Ebel watches. Ebel was founded in 1911 and is a brand that manufactured military watches at the request of the British Army during World War II. It is also known for being an official sponsor of soccer teams Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
The watch shown in this advertisement is the Ebel Sport Classic Wave (Ref. 183909) . The most distinctive feature of this model is the wave-finished bracelet that enhances the wearing comfort, a feature that has been passed down to modern Ebel watches.
Hamilton
Electric Pacer Ventura [Ref.-]
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Finally, we will introduce the watches he wore in the movies he starred in.
Ripley's Game (2002)
Tom Ripley (John Malkovich), a criminal who makes a living selling fake art, is not afraid to kill if necessary. He takes advantage of Jonathan's weakness after he insults him at a party, and manipulates him into assassinating his target, starting a crime game.
In this film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith 's bestselling novel, John Malkovich plays a criminal obsessed with his own schemes. The watch he wears in this film is a 1950s Hamilton Electric Pacer Ventura (Ref. unknown/reference image) . The case shape is the same as the Ventura, but the lug design is different from recent models, making it clear that this is a vintage watch.
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John Malkovich is known as one of Hollywood's most eccentric actors , rarely gives interviews, and never reveals his private life openly. This lineup of unique watches is fitting for such a man.
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In " Being John Malkovich " (1999), he played a mixture of fact and fiction as John Malkovich himself, and he will also play the lead hero in " 100 Years " (scheduled for release in 2115), which will be filmed in 2015 and is scheduled for release 100 years from now.John Malkovich has many eccentric works, not only as himself but also in the films he appears in.
How will he show off his Richard Mille watch, for which he is an ambassador? It will be exciting to see whether he wears it elegantly or incorporates it into a more distinctive style.
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