*Source: https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/8
"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
For this fifth instalment, we'd like to do something a little different and introduce you to "watches with actors' names as nicknames."
In many cases, an actor is given a nickname because they wore it in a play or used it in private, but there are also cases where the name is given to something completely unrelated to the actor, but based on the impression it gives...
I'm sure many of you are wondering what kind of watches we have, so let's introduce them right away!
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona = Paul Newman
The Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239/6241/6262/6264/6263/6265 produced in the late 1960s are available with rare dial designs called "exotic dials."
One of the people who loved the exotic dial Daytona Ref. 6239 was Paul Newman, a famous actor who starred in many famous masterpieces such as " The Sting" and "The Hustler ," and who was also known for leading his own racing team as a race car driver.
*Source: https://www.elitetraveler.com/features/paul-newmans-rolex-sells-record-17-8-million
As a result, the name "Paul Newman" became known around the world as a nickname for any "Daytona with an exotic dial."
This "Daytona Paul Newman" now surpasses other watches in terms of rarity and market price, and has become a rare piece recognized by all watch enthusiasts as the "King of Vintage Watches."
By the way, the Ref. 6239 that Paul Newman used was a gift from his wife, actress Joanne Woodward, during the filming of the movie "Driving Cars" (1969). The back of the watch is engraved with the words "DRIVE CAREFULLY ME," which means "drive safely."
*Source: https://www.acollectedman.com/blogs/journal/paul-newmans-personal-rolex-daytona
In 2017, this "Daytona actually worn by Paul Newman" was put up for auction at Phillips and sold for $17.8 million (approximately 2.031 billion yen), the highest price ever paid for a wristwatch, causing a great stir.
Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 = James Bond
In the film "Goldfinger," Sean Connery's James Bond wears a Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 .
Bond's styling of a Submariner with a striped NATO strap and a white tuxedo is originally "not acceptable." In honor of James Bond, who turned that around and made the combination of a sports watch with a formal outfit "acceptable," the world's watch enthusiasts began calling this watch the "James Bond."
*Source: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/james-bond-rolex-submariner-explorer
Incidentally, the striped NATO strap worn in this scene is also known as the "Bond" type among watch enthusiasts, and is a very popular design.
Rolex Explorer II Ref. 1655 = Steve McQueen
The Rolex Explorer II was born as a watch for adventurers who go mountain climbing, cave exploring, etc. Its design and concept, which has not lost its charm even when covered in scratches, seems to be the very image of the great actor Steve McQueen , the rugged and rebellious "man that men admire."
However, in fact, there seems to be no record or testimony that McQueen himself was a fan of the Explorer II. It is said that McQueen was used in advertisements for the Explorer II, and his name became a nickname among Rolex fans.
*Source: https://www.jaztime.com/blog/steve-mcqueen-rolex/
However, even though he did not wear an Explorer II, there is no doubt that McQueen was a fan of Rolex, and there are anecdotes that he wore a Submariner Ref. 5512 in the movie and gave a Submariner Ref. 5513 to a stuntman he worked with.
Rolex GMT-Master II Ref.16760 = Sophia Loren
Why is the first GMT-Master II model named after Sophia Loren , a famous European actress who was never a fan or even worn in any films?
*Source: https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/movie-talk/marriage-italian-style-1964-film-review-483232/
If you are knowledgeable about watches, you may know that this watch is also called the "Fat Lady" due to its somewhat thick case shape.
It is said that the nickname first came about because the glamorous case shape of the Ref. 16760 was associated with Sophia Loren, one of Europe's most glamorous actresses.
Seiko Prospex H558-5009 = "ARNIE"
The films in which this watch appears are the Hollywood action blockbusters "Commando" and "Predator."
You guessed it. "Arnie" refers to Arnold Schwarzenegger .
*Source: https://whatkindofwatch.com/does-arnold-schwarzenegger-wear/
The large 47mm case diameter and tuna can-style outer body protector give it a massive, Spartan image, which strongly conveys the professionalism of the skilled soldier played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in both films.
summary
Watches with actor names as nicknames exude the same "personality" as the aura of the actor or actress. If you are looking for a watch that is different and "unique," it might be interesting to choose a watch with such a nickname as a candidate.
Will there be watches in the future that have actors' names as nicknames?
I'm looking forward to it.
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