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Gladiator (2000) is a historical action blockbuster set in the Roman Empire, depicting the revenge of a military commander who was reduced to slavery through a cunning plot. Russell Crowe won the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing the lead role of gladiator Maximus in this film.
Unfortunately, he does not appear in the sequel, "Gladiator II: A Hero Calls," which is scheduled for release in Japan in November 2024, the first in 24 years. However, "Gladiator 4K Digital Remaster," which was released in mid-October ahead of the sequel's release, was a smash hit, suggesting that both the film and the actor enjoy enduring popularity.
"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in movies, television, etc.
In this 195th installment, we will introduce the watch that Russell Crowe loves to use.
Rolex
Day Date [Ref.18206A]
"3:10 to Yuma" (2009), starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale, was the first Hollywood western to achieve such a smash hit in a long time. The watch that Russell Crowe wore at the film's premiere in Rome was likely a Rolex Day-Date (Ref. 18206A).
This luxurious watch features a solid platinum case and bracelet with a smooth bezel and a silver dial set with diamonds. The modest 36mm case exudes an air of elegance. At the time, Russell Crowe was still a "sexy, macho man of his time," so this was the perfect choice for a sexy watch.
Giuliano Mazzoli
Manometro [Ref.-]
In 2019, Russell Crowe appeared on the super popular radio show "The Howard Stern Show." As you can see, he looks like Winnie the Pooh. During the show, he introduced his starring role in "The Loudest Voice" (2019), and also shared behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "Gladiator," as well as the story of how he bought a dinosaur head fossil from Leonardo DiCaprio. The watch he was wearing was a Giuliano Mazzoli Manometro (Ref.-).
Ed Sheeran, a popular singer known for hits such as "Shape of You," has been spotted wearing the same Manometro on stage in recent years. In fact, Russell Crowe, who wears this watch, introduced Ed Sheeran to Giuliano Mazzoli, the founder of the brand. That's when Ed Sheeran, a watch enthusiast, added the Manometro to his collection.
Patek Philippe
Nautilus [Ref.5711/1A-010]
The Sanremo Music Festival is a pop music festival that has been held every year since 1951 in Sanremo, Italy. Russell Crowe appeared as a special guest at the festival in 2024. Besides his acting career, he has also been active as a musician, forming a band and releasing three albums so far. He sang blues with his band playing in the background, livening up the venue.
The watch he wore on stage at this time was a Patek Philippe Nautilus (Ref. 5711/1A-010). Speaking of a filmmaker who used a large, imposing Nautilus, it brings to mind the maestro of spaghetti westerns, Sergio Leone. Russell Crowe is from Australia, but has Italian ancestry. His choice of Nautilus may be a sign of respect for the master of Italian cinema.
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The lineup, which includes not only the classics Rolex and Patek Philippe but also the emerging brand Giuliano Mazzoli, shows his keen awareness of brand watches.
As mentioned at the beginning, Russell Crowe will not be appearing in "Gladiator II: Call of the Heroes," the first sequel in 24 years to his starring role in "Gladiator." In an interview , Russell Crowe said, "I feel a little jealous of the sequels, " but looking at his recent photos, I think he has too much presence to play the role of Maximus.
However, in recent years, Russell Crowe has often taken on the role of a powerful, bear-like senior, making the most of his imposing physique, such as an elderly priest fighting demons ("The Vatican Exorcist") and a ruthless old hunter ("Kraven the Hunter").
I'm sure he will continue to demonstrate his "destructive power as an old man" in many films in the future, which is no less than Maximus.
See you later!
