[Gladiator II] Paul Mescal's watch ~Actor's Watch #200~

The masterpiece "Gladiator" (2000) won five Academy Awards. Its sequel "Gladiator II: Call of Heroes" has finally been released after 24 years and is a hot topic. The main character of this film is Lucius, the son of the gladiator Maximus, played by Russell Crowe in the previous film. Lucius is played by Paul Mescal, a young actor who is emerging as a star.

"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in the movies and on TV. In this, our 200th installment, we will be introducing the watches worn by Paul Mescal.

Cartier

Faberge [Ref.78101]

The Rugby World Cup was held in September 2023. Irish actor Paul Mescal and fellow Irish actor Saoirse Ronan watched the Ireland vs. Scotland match in a pub. Ireland won 36-14, and the two of them gave thumbs up in delight.

The watch that Paul Mescal was wearing at the time is believed to be a Cartier Tank Faberge (Ref. 78101), part of the 1970s "Louis Cartier Collection," which revived watch design from Cartier's golden age.

Paul Mescal is wearing a casual T-shirt and jeans, which is very much like a sports watch outfit, but by pairing it with vintage Cartier, he exudes a slightly more mature vibe.

Gondolo [ Ref.17010 ]

Next up is October 2024, when Paul Mescal attended a dinner for the cast of Gladiator II, held at Cartier in London, along with his co-stars from the film, including Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen. The watch he was wearing at the time was a 1977 Cartier Gondolo (Ref. 17010).

Like the Faberge, this model is also known as part of the Louis Cartier Collection. At 27mm wide, it is a vintage watch that would be considered a ladies' watch today, but Paul Mescal wears it elegantly and without any discomfort.

Petit Santos [Made in 1963]

The last one is from the red carpet at the London premiere of "Gladiator II" in November 2024. Paul Mescal paired his Gucci tuxedo and modified collar shirt with another vintage Cartier Petite Santos (made in 1963). As you can see from the photo, it is clearly a small size for a men's watch, but by matching it with a tuxedo, it creates a stylish and dressy atmosphere.

In recent years, smaller sized watches seem to be becoming popular among young Hollywood stars, and Timothée Chalamet from "DUNE" has been spotted wearing a smaller " SM " sized Cartier watch instead of the " LM " sized one for men . Paul Mescal also seems to be actively incorporating this trend into his own styling.

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What did you think?

In fact, Paul Mescal has been an ambassador for Cartier since 2023, so I expected that there would be a selection of Cartier watches on display, but after doing some research I was a little surprised to find that they were all rare vintage watches from the 1960s and 1970s.

I heard that the vintage watch he wore was one he personally selected from the Cartier archives. In other words, the watch he wears is more than just a product of his job as an ambassador; it is an expression of his own personal preferences.

Paul Mescal has played many quiet roles, such as a shady young man in a human drama. His selection as a gladiator in "Gladiator II" was surprising for fans, but he was well remembered by director Ridley Scott, and there are rumors that he may take on the lead role again in the director's next film.

He is currently in the midst of rapidly climbing the ladder to stardom, so we look forward to seeing whether he will continue to wear small, elegant dress watches, or whether at some point he will start wearing a Rolex or Patek Philippe sports watch.

See you later!