"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
This time, for the 35th installment, we will be introducing "Taron Egerton's watch."
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When you hear the name "Taron Egerton," you might wonder, "Who is he?" But if you hear that he's the main character in the "Kingsman" movie series, many people will probably recognize him. He's not very well known in Japan yet, but he's one of the actors with promising future success, so we'd like to feature him on "Actor's Watch"!
Kingsman
Kingsman (2014)
Kingsman, a long-established tailor on Saville Row in central London, is a high-end tailor known for its suit tailoring, but in reality it is the base of Kingsman, an absolutely neutral international intelligence organization that does not belong to any country and fights evil every day. In this film, which depicts the activities of an agent of justice who fights global threats, Taron Egerton plays the role of Eggsy, the protagonist, a delinquent youth who becomes a candidate to become Kingsman, following in his late father's footsteps.
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In this film, Taron Egerton is wearing a chronograph from Bremont , an emerging brand founded in 2002. Bremont is a cutting-edge manufacturer of pilot and military watches, founded by two brothers whose father is a pilot, with the goal of producing authentic "Made in England" mechanical watches.
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All the agents in "Kingsman" are dressed like the quintessential English gentleman, wearing well-tailored double-breasted suits and Oxford leather shoes. The chronograph pilot watch may seem a bit too much, but in a film that sells flashy action, a three-hand dress watch would be too delicate and unconvincing. Instead, the combination of a highly functional mission watch with a luxurious leather strap makes the character of "the strongest English gentleman" stand out.
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Also, don't miss the cameo appearance by Bremont founder Nick English in the film.
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" is the second film in the series that depicts the battle between the Golden Circle, the world's largest drug cartel that plots world domination using drugs, and the secret spy organization , Kingsman . Taron Egerton plays Eggsy, who has officially become a member of Kingsman. In the first film, Eggsy still looked better in a tracksuit, but in this film, he has become accustomed to suits and tuxedos, and his mannerisms and demeanor are the very image of an "English gentleman." As the line in the film says , "manners make the man." He embodies this.
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In the first film, the Kingsman agents wore Bremont mechanical pilot watches, but in this film, they are wearing Tag Heuer smartwatches. He is wearing the Connected Modular 45 Kingsman Special Edition . This is a custom-made watch with a luxurious finish featuring pink gold lugs and a black bezel. In this film, this watch will play an important role as a hacking tool, radar, and other "secret weapons" that are typical of spy movies.
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Although the size is a little large and it doesn't fit well on the cuff, the simple and unobtrusive appearance, which is unusual for Tag Heuer (?), gives it a clean look. Since it is a secret weapon that must be operated instantly in a pinch, this may be the right choice for a spy, rather than having to put it in the cuff and taking the time to operate it.
Rocketman
Rocketman (2019)
"Rocketman" is a musical biopic that depicts the rollercoaster life of the British singer-songwriter Elton John . Taron Egerton plays the lead role of Elton John without lip-syncing .
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In fact, Egerton has such a strong singing voice that he won a singing competition while at drama school. He is also a master of musicals, having played Johnny, a gorilla who dreams of becoming a singer at odds with his father, in the hit CG animation "Sing" (2016), which depicts the struggles of animals who want to become singers. With his singing ability, which was endorsed by Elton John himself, who serves as the producer of this film, Egerton performs many famous songs such as "Your Song" and "Rocketman".
Egerton is wearing a glittering diamond watch, Chopard Imperiale , which makes an impact that rivals Elton John's flashy stage costumes.
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Chopard's President and Creative Director , Caroline Scheuferre , and Elton John are old friends who have co-hosted charity events together. She commented, "I'm happy that Chopard's jewelry and watches will transform Taron Egerton into Sir Elton John." This watch was probably the result of her search for an impact that would transform him.
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At this point, the watches that Taron Egerton wears in his movies seem to be strongly linked to his character, the spy hero or Elton John, in order to portray his strong personality that is far removed from that of an ordinary person. For this reason, the impression is stronger that they are "Kingsman watches" or "Elton John watches," and it's fair to say that the image of "Taron Egerton watches" has yet to be established.
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In the future, when Taron Egerton plays a character that allows him to fully express his own charm, such as an "ordinary person you could find anywhere," the watch he wears on his wrist will probably become known as "Taron Egerton's watch."
Now I look forward to seeing the film come out.
see you!