"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
This time in the 34th installment, we will be looking at "Matt Damon's watch."
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Matt Damon has shown off his intense action in numerous blockbuster films, such as the "Jason Bourne" series, and also won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his role in and writing the classic "Good Will Hunting."
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What kind of watch would actor Matt Damon, who is a master of both the arts and sports, with top-notch action and screenplays, choose? Let's take a look.
Ocean's Thirteen
OCEAN'S THIRTEEN (2007)
Ocean's Thirteen is the third film in the Ocean's series, in which a group of criminal specialists led by Danny Ocean (George Clooney) strive for a large sum of money. In this film, the target is a hotel mogul played by Al Pacino who betrayed Ocean's team. Matt Damon plays Linus Caldwell, the "pickpocket genius" who has been in charge of the team's finances since the beginning of the series. He is a character who is routinely teased and treated like a child by the other members.
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In the film, Matt Damon wears an IWC Portuguese Chronograph in a scene where he plays the secretary of a Chinese real estate tycoon and secures a hotel suite for his target.
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At first glance, this image doesn't look like Matt Damon, but he's disguised with a fake nose (laughs). The Portuguese, which combines elegance and solidity , is the perfect watch for a real estate mogul's secretary to wear.
The Bourne Identity
THE BOURNE IDENTITY (2002)
The first film in the suspense action series in which memory-losing assassin Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) follows his footsteps to recover his past and fight against his former intelligence agency (CIA). The trilogy includes "The Bourne Identity, " "The Bourne Supremacy," and "The Bourne Ultimatum," all of which were huge hits.
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Jason Bourne , the "greatest assassin" played by Matt Damon , wears a TAG Heuer Link Chronograph (Ref. CT1111BA0550) with its distinctive S-shaped links on the bracelet throughout the trilogy.
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TAG Heuer , which pursues worlds dominated by speed, such as athletics and motorsports, is a perfect match for this series, which sells its fast-paced action.
Jason Bourne
JASON BOURNE (2016)
"Jason Bourne" is the revival of the series, depicting the battle between Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) , who has exacted revenge on the CIA and is making a living in the world of underground fighting, and the CIA, who is planning a new conspiracy. This film will reveal previously unrevealed details of Bourne's past, such as the relationship between Bourne's father and the CIA.
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In this film, Jason Bourne is still wearing his beloved TAG Heuer, but the model has been changed from the Link to a Formula 1 Chronograph (Ref. CAU1114.FT6024) .
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Perhaps the change from a bracelet to a rubber strap is due to the fact that he is in the world of fighting, where sweat is easily produced. The all-black appearance also seems to symbolize Bourne's style , which is not flashy or aura-like and often acts as if he is blending in with ordinary people.
Odyssey
THE MARTIAN (2015)
The Martian is a science fiction film depicting the survival of an astronaut left alone on Mars after an accident. In this film, Matt Damon plays Mark Watney, an astronaut who never loses his sense of humor, even in a harsh and lonely environment. Mark uses wisdom and ingenuity to multiply his limited supplies and food, turning them into hope for life, and the scientists on Earth are passionate about the mission to rescue him and bring him back home. This is a masterpiece that depicts the "never give up" spirit.
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In this film, Mark, an astronaut in an absolute pinch, wears a Hamilton Khaki Below Zero (Ref. H78585333) . The 46mm titanium case bolted in four places gives the watch an overwhelming presence. The image of this sturdy watch that is unlikely to be damaged by anything seems to fit perfectly on Mark's wrist, which is full of indomitable spirit .
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This watch was also used impressively in Christopher Nolan's time-based sci-fi movie "Tenet." This is just my personal impression, but I think the slightly steampunk- esque, exaggerated design is a perfect match for sci-fi movies.
The 88th Academy Awards Ceremony
88th ACADEMY AWARDS (2016)
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Although it wasn't in the movie, there was a very interesting watch that Matt Damon wore in a movie-related setting, so I would like to introduce it to you. It was at the 88th Academy Awards ceremony in 2015. This is the watch that he wore at the ceremony when he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for "The Martian, " which I introduced earlier.
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The watch in question is the Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic Complications Collection Midnight Planetarium Watch . It is an astronomical clock that displays the movement (revolution) of the planets around the sun on a deep blue aventurine dial reminiscent of space. It is hard to find a more suitable watch for a nomination in The Martian , which is set on Mars.
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What did you think?
In the movies, Matt Damon chooses watches that are not flashy but are highly practical and sturdy, suited to the characters he plays.On the other hand, at the Academy Awards he wore an extremely luxurious and dressy watch, but one that also suited the content of the movie, showing his intelligent and playful choice of watches .
It is this clever use of the word that seems to represent the dual nature of Matt Damon, who is both an action star and a screenwriter.
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In this way, by choosing a watch that takes advantage of the gap between "practicality" and "playfulness," you can create a higher level of "adult intelligence." Why not try this "adult watch selection that takes advantage of the gap" by using several completely different types of watches?
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