*Source: https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/06/batman-poll-bale-keato
"Actor's Watch" focuses on watches worn by actors in movies, television, etc.
In this, our eighth installment, we will take a closer look at the wrist of Christian Bale, a popular actor who has starred in numerous major films, including the Batman trilogy, "The Dark Knight Trilogy," which set the standard for a new era of superhero movies.
Christian Bale is known for his stoic approach to character preparation, not only losing and gaining as much as 30kg for a film, but also pulling out his hair and even changing the alignment of his teeth.He is said to be one of Hollywood's most talented actors, capable of drastically transforming his appearance and demeanor depending on the film and character he is playing.
*Source: https://twitter.com/getFANDOM/status/1090714095609798656?s=20
What kind of watch is suitable for the wrist of this "chameleon actor" Christian Bale?
Let's take a look at the works he has appeared in.
Rolex Datejust in "American Psycho"
American Psycho (2000)
Set in New York in the 1980s, this psychological suspense film tells the story of an elite of the elite - the vice president of an investment bank who lives in a luxury apartment and has a beautiful fiancée - who becomes addicted to murder for pleasure in order to satisfy the darkness in his heart.
Christian Bale, who plays the elite killer in this film, wears a combination Rolex Datejust (Ref. 16013) that is very executive-like, giving him the image of an intelligent, glamorous, successful person.
*Source: https://www.xupes.com/magazine/article/2016/08/26/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-rolex-watches
*Source: https://timeandtidewatches.com/american-psycho-rolex-analysis/
And the stronger the image of a successful person, the more pronounced the contrast with him as a murderer trapped in the darkness; so it can be said that the watch succeeds in further highlighting the duality of the character.
"Executive and pleasure killer" is a duality I don't want to emulate at all... (laughs)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso in "The Dark Knight Trilogy"
The Dark Knight Trilogy, the Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan, revitalized the comic book hero movies that were originally teen party movies by introducing human drama, such as the characters' suffering and humanism, into serious, realistic entertainment films for adults.
Batman Begins
Batman Begins (2005)
"dark Knight"
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
In this film, Christian Bale plays Bruce Wayne, the billionaire president of Wayne Enterprises and the true identity of Batman. He wears Armani suits and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso with its distinctive rectangular case on his wrist throughout all three films.
*Source: https://superwatchman.com/christian-bale-batman-jaeger-lecoultre/
The Reverso has two different faces, front and back, thanks to the reversible case.
The watch worn is likely a Reverso Grand Date (Ref. Q3008420) .
*Source: https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
There is no better watch to express Batman's dual personality: his public face as the president of a huge corporation and billionaire, and his private face as a dark hero who uses his well-trained physique and state-of-the-art weaponry to defeat evil.
Rolex Day-Date in Vice
Vice (2018)
Vice is a biographical film about Dick Cheney, who became vice president in the George W. Bush administration in 2001 and exerted such influence that he was described as "the most powerful vice president in history" and "the shadow president" after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Christian Bale gained nearly 20kg, shaved his head, and used special makeup to play Cheney in his 20s, 30s, and 60s.
The title "Vice" has the double meaning of "Vice-PRESIDENT" and "Vice." It reflects Cheney's reputation as a two-sided politician who has been met with both praise and criticism; he has been called "the strongest vice president" leading a strong America, and also "the most evil vice president" manipulating world politics.
*Source: https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/TheWatchClub/christian-bale-watch-collection/
*Source: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2014/06/us-vice-president-dick-cheney-yellow.html
In the film, Cheney wears a Rolex Day-Date (presumably Ref. 1803) , which is the same watch that he actually wore. It's interesting to see how the same solid gold Day-Date can appear both as "a watch suitable for a reliable vice president" and as "a watch suitable for a selfish, corrupt politician."
■ Summary
Christian Bale is a chameleon actor who can play any role, and the watches he wears in his films are used as props to highlight the human complexity and depth of the characters he plays, such as their dual nature and multifaceted nature. It seems that the watches he wears allow him to transform into a completely different person by changing his watch.
This doesn't just apply to actors, but to everyone.
If you want to change your image or develop a new side of yourself, it might be a good idea to choose a watch that is different from your previous tastes and preferences and try wearing it.
Watch the video here
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