[Brutalist] Guy Pearce's watch ~Actor's Watch #211~

The biographical film "Brutalist" (2024), which depicts the strange fate of Jewish architect László Todt, who survived the Holocaust and moved to the United States, has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards. It is no exaggeration to say that this film is the most likely candidate for the Academy Awards this year, and Guy Pearce, who plays the wealthy man Vüren, who commissions Todt to design and build a chapel, has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

Although Guy Pearce has appeared in many films that have won the Academy Award for Best Picture, such as "The Hurt Locker" (2009) and "The King's Speech" (2010), he has never been nominated himself. His acting skills have finally been recognized in this film.

"Actor's Watch" focuses on the watches worn by actors active in the movies and on TV. In this, our 211th installment, we will be introducing the watches worn by Guy Pearce.

omega

Speedmaster '57 [Ref.332.12.41.51.03.001]

Guy Pearce appeared at the premiere of The Brutalist in London in January 2025. The watch he paired with his stylish pinstripe suit was an Omega Speedmaster '57 (Ref. 332.12.41.51.03.001).

Guy Pearce, who received his first Oscar nomination for his performance in this film, is currently receiving the highest praise in his long career. He himself said, "To be honest, I feel uncomfortable," but his expression is bright. The refreshing blue dial of the Speedmaster adds a touch of elegance to the special occasion.

TAG Heuer

Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre 17 RS2 [Ref.CAV518K.FC6268]

Next is a scene from the comedy film Results (2015), in which Guy Pearce plays a gym owner. The watch he wears on his well-toned, thick wrist is a TAG Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre 17 RS2 (Ref. CAV518K.FC6268).

In fact, this watch is one that he wears privately. When he wore it to the set of this movie, the director said, "It's perfect for the role," so he decided to wear it for the film. Guy Pearce himself said in an interview that it was "a watch with a very macho feel," so it was a "perfect choice."

Rolex

Bubble Back [1940s]

Lastly, let's look at one of his films. The Australian actor's first Hollywood film appearance was in the crime film "LA Confidential" (1997), which was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture that year. Guy Pearce played the role of an elite detective who graduated at the top of his class at the police academy, and showed a confident performance that was on par with his co-stars, such as Oscar-winning actors Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe. The watch he wore in this film was a Rolex Bubbleback from around the 1950s, the era in which the story is set.

In the film, he is portrayed as a memento of his father, a legendary LAPD detective who was killed in the line of duty when he was a child, highlighting his character as "an inflexible detective who is filled with a sense of justice, just like his father."

By the way, when you look at this watch up close, the second hand appears to move in steps, so it is likely a prop quartz watch made for filming purposes.

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What did you think?

Guy Pearce is very particular about his acting plans, and often clashes with directors and production companies. His "strong sense of commitment" can be seen in his choice of Grand Carrera model, which he uses privately.

Speaking of Guy Pearce, his image as a man who can only remember for 10 minutes chasing the murderer who killed his wife in Christopher Nolan's breakthrough film "Memento" (2000) was particularly striking. However, he did not get along with the executives of the production company, and he has not appeared in any of Nolan's films since "Memento".

He was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in "Brutalist," and Nolan changed production companies to film "Oppenheimer," creating an opportunity for the golden duo from "Memento" to team up again. I'm looking forward to seeing whether Guy Pearce will be in the cast of Nolan's next film.

See you later!