Royal Oaks that appeared in movies and TV dramas - Actor's Watch #63 -

"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this 63rd installment, we will be introducing " Royal Oaks that have appeared in movies and TV dramas ."

Along with Patek Philippe's Nautilus and Vacheron Constantin's Overseas, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is said to be a representative luxury sports watch.
Let's take a look at what movies and TV shows this masterpiece, created by the genius watch designer Gerald Genta , will appear in.

Revenge of the Big Gun

Flick Parole (1985)

Daniel ( Alain Delon ) is a retired detective who runs a business in Africa. One day, while he is living a carefree life, he receives news of a death. It is news that his daughter, whom he left behind in his native France, has been murdered by someone. Returning to France for the funeral, he uses the connections he made when he was a detective to get to the heart of the matter and uncover the truth behind his daughter's death and get revenge...

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Alain Delon is known as the "courtesan actor of the century" not only in France but also in the world. " Revenge of the Big Gun " is his 50th birthday commemoration work, but even in his fifties, Alain Delon's good looks and well-trained physique show no signs of fading, and although it is a suspense action movie, it is also said to be an "adult idol movie" where you can enjoy watching the beautiful Alain Delon in action.

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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo (Ref. 5402) appears in this movie. The serial number is unknown, but it appears to have an "AP" logo at the 12 o'clock position. This watch is known to be a personal favorite of Alain Delon, and has been seen worn in several of his films, including " Like a Boomerang " (1976).

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In fact, this particular watch was put up for auction in 2012, and sold for a record high price of 68,750 euros (approximately 9.4 million yen) at the time. This may seem cheap, but the Royal Oak was not that popular at the time, and although it is hard to believe now, it was a watch that you could buy for less than the list price if you wanted to get your hands on one. To be honest, I have no idea how much this particular watch would be worth if it were put up for auction today.

Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage (2002)

Gordy ( Arnold Schwarzenegger ), a firefighter, lost his wife and child in a terrorist bombing carried out by a guerrilla group. Just before the bombing, he spoke with a suspicious man who he thought was the culprit, and reported him to the FBI, but the investigation made no progress. One day, Gordy learns that the US government intends to let the culprit go for the sake of national interest, and decides to take revenge on his own, heading alone to Colombia, where the guerrilla group is hiding out...

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The film was scheduled to be released in 2001, but the September 11 attacks occurred, forcing it to be postponed. The damage caused by the terrorist attacks was also "collateral damage" (civilians caught up in military action), and at the time it was said to be a "film that predicted the events."

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In this movie, the star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is wearing what appears to be an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (Ref. 25770ST) . The Royal Oak Offshore, which was released in 1993, was nicknamed "The Beast" because of its size, and was a driving force behind the "big and thick" boom alongside the emerging Panerai. It's a perfect watch for Schwarzenegger's beast-like, chunky arms.

Blackish

Black-ish (2014)

Dre Johnson ( Anthony Anderson ) is a black man who overcame discrimination and prejudice to achieve great success in business. However, his children, who have lived a wealthy life among white people since childhood, seem to have no idea about the history of discrimination or black culture. Worried that the traditions of the race will be lost if things continue like this, Dre struggles with the help of his father to teach his children about "blackness," but in the process, he himself begins to ask himself, "What does it mean to be black?"

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" Blackish " is a popular situation comedy drama (sitcom) that was produced in 141 episodes from 2014 to 2019. It is a comedy drama that amuses with self-deprecating and vulgar humor about the little turmoil that occurs in a wealthy upper-class black family. The cast is also impressive, including Laurence Fishburne , known for his role as Morpheus in the movie " The Matrix ," who plays Dre's father, the free-spirited "Earl."

In this movie, the main character Dre, played by Anthony Anderson, wears several Royal Oaks. These are the three that were seen in the movie.

・Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph (Ref. 26320)
・Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Automatic (Ref. 15400)
・Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph (Ref. 26170)

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When it comes to watches worn by successful black people, it is common for hip-hop artists and athletes to wear solid gold Rolex Daytonas and Day Dates, but Dre plays the role of vice president of an advertising agency. I think he chose the Royal Oak for its "luxury sports" feel, rather than the "street luxury" feel of the Rolex.

summary

What did you think?
From the 1980s to the early 2000s, the Royal Oak was used as a prop in action movies with an image of being "luxurious but sturdy," and at auctions around 2012, it did not fetch as high a price as it does now. However, in 2014's "Blackish," it became a watch owned by the wealthy, and I hope you can see that in just two years, the way it was portrayed has changed 180 degrees.

What this means is that if you don't buy the watch you want right away, the price will skyrocket in the blink of an eye, and you may not be able to buy it any more . The more experienced the watch store staff, the more frustrated they are, saying "I should have bought it while it was cheap..." (laughs)

The best time to buy a watch is when you think of it. The golden rule is, "When you want to buy it, that's the time to buy it."
Let's be proactive so we don't miss out on the chance to buy it and end up regretting it!

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