"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this 29th installment, we'll take a look at Keanu Reeves ' watch.
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Keanu Reeves is a star actor who has played the lead role in many Hollywood blockbusters, such as "Speed," "The Matrix," and "John Wick," and has continued to perform stylish and intense action scenes. However, his true identity is also famous as a "nice guy" who has been seen many times showing his humble and friendly side , such as driving a complete stranger home in his car when his car breaks down, offering his seat to a woman when riding the subway, and chatting with a homeless person on the street while sharing sweets.
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Let's take a look at what kind of watch this kind and nice guy, Keanu Reeves, wears in the movie.
speed
SPEED (1994)
The blockbuster "Speed," which depicts the battle between a bomber with a grudge against the police and a fearless SWAT team member, can be said to be Keanu Reeves' breakthrough film, which made his name known to the world.
A bus is rigged with a bomb that will explode if it travels at a speed of 80km/h or less. SWAT member Jack (Keanu Reeves) and the bomber (Dennis Hopper) board the bus to rescue the passengers, and a high-speed battle of wits unfolds.
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The watch he wears in this movie is the Casio G-SHOCK DW-5600C-1V . It is apparently his personal watch that he actually uses in his private life. Among the many bulky silhouettes of G-SHOCKs, this is a popular model that is relatively small and square, an early model. It is a G-SHOCK that exudes a calm atmosphere and can just about be paired with a suit.
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Incidentally, this watch became extremely popular along with the huge success of the "Speed" model. It is still loved and referred to as the "Speed model" by G-SHOCK fans.
Constantine
CONSTANTINE (2005)
"Constantine" is a stylish occult fantasy action film in which John Constantine, an exorcist with only a short time left to live, becomes embroiled in a battle between angels and demons after a woman commits suicide.
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Of course, Keanu Reeves plays the dark hero John Constantine, who cannot give up smoking even though he has lung cancer, and who exorcises demons with a crucifix-shaped shotgun with a sickly face. This is a popular cult film that has a unique worldview that is fascinated by many people, as if angels and demons have wandered into the world of hard-boiled fiction.
The watch that John Constantine wears in this movie is a simple three-hand watch with a leather strap, the Oris Classic Modern (Ref. 7484) . There is a very impressive scene near the end of the movie where the watch is shown in close-up, hinting at the story to come, so don't miss it.
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This watch is an entry-level model with a list price of around 50,000 yen, but fans of the movie rushed to buy it, making it difficult to obtain today. On the second-hand market, it is often traded at a premium price of around 100,000 yen .
Fake City: A Man's Rules
STREET KINGS (2008)
Tom (Keanu Reeves) is a LAPD police inspector who solves crimes by any means necessary, including undercover operations and shooting criminals. Thanks to Tom's uncompromising methods, the investigation team's performance is good, and the team leader approves of Tom's methods, but as he investigates the murder of a former colleague, he becomes embroiled in corruption and conspiracies that run rampant within the police station.
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Tom, a detective who will stop at nothing for justice, wears a Rolex GMT Master . It is unclear in the photo whether the bezel is blue or black, but it is said to be a "Coke" with a black and red bezel .
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Keanu Reeves often plays cool characters, including Neo in "The Matrix," but in this film he plays a hot-headed detective with an uncontrollable sense of justice. The unique two-tone bezel of the GMT seems to effectively portray the dual nature of "violence and justice" and the image of a heretical detective who is not easy to deal with.
Blue Diamond
SIBERIA (2018)
A jeweler (Keanu Reeves) visits Russia for a deal and falls into a trap to steal a rare blue diamond... In this film, Keanu Reeves is wearing a Bulgari Octo , just like the jeweler he is.
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To be honest, I haven't seen the movie yet, but I think the Bulgari Octo, which combines sharpness and elegance, is the perfect watch to match his image.
However, I would like to see "Keanu Reeves acting while wearing an OCTO, but after reading the movie reviews, I'm still unsure whether to watch it or not. Someone please give me a push. (laughs)
John Wick
John Wick (2015)
"John Wick" is an action blockbuster directed by Chad Stahelski, who is a long-time friend of Keanu and has worked as a stuntman and stunt coordinator on numerous films, including "The Matrix."
John Wick (Keanu Reeves), a retired hitman living a quiet life after retiring from the underworld, decides to return to the underworld to get revenge on the Russian mafia who stole something important to him.
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His greatest feature is the physical gun action known as "gun fu," which is a mix of gun action with martial arts such as kung fu and the sword fighting seen in period dramas, and in many scenes he himself shows off his brilliant action without using stuntmen.
John Wick, the legendary assassin who is said to have "killed three people with one pencil," wears the same watch throughout the three films in the series: "John Wick," "John Wick 2," and "John Wick 3: Parabellum." That watch is the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate (Ref. 00.10908.08.13.01) .
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With a silver dial with wedge-shaped indexes and a black leather strap, this watch has a classic design reminiscent of the 1960s , and seems to embody John Wick's policy of pursuing "simplicity," as he is always dressed in a black suit.
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What's interesting is his style of wearing it. John Wick always wears his watch with the dial facing the palm of his hand, not the back of his hand . As an assassin, he likely fights a lot with his enemies. If he had his watch facing the back of his hand, which is more vulnerable to attacks, there would be a high chance of it being damaged. I suspect he wears it facing the palm of his hand to avoid that, but what do you think?
summary
There are many watches associated with the names of star actors and movie titles, including the "Paul Newman Daytona" and "James Bond Submariner," but there is no other actor other than Keanu Reeves who has such a wide range of watches associated with the films he has appeared in, from G-SHOCK in "Speed," Oris in "Constantine," and Carl F. Bucherer in "John Wick," ranging from digital watches to entry-level models and luxury watches.
Keanu Reeves is a good guy who can get along with anyone, from Hollywood celebrities to homeless people. Am I the only one who thinks this is also reflected in his relationship with watches?
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By the way, when you think of Keanu Reeves' signature work, many people will think of the "Matrix" series. However, unfortunately, he never wore a watch that stood out in the Matrix series.
The latest film in the series, "The Matrix 4," is scheduled to be released at the end of 2021, and will be the first in 18 years. I can't wait to see whether Neo, who he plays, will still be without a watch, or whether he will be an "adult Neo" wearing a luxury watch. Please keep an eye on Neo's wrist.
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