A watch is more than just something we wrap around our wrists. No it is much more than that –
your watch is personal to you & it defines who you are. Are you a sporty person, do you enjoy
flashing your money around, are you appreciative of exquisite design, or do you take pleasure in
the simple things in life?
So for exactly those reasons, it is vitally important that the world’s most famous on-screen
characters get the watch just right. If you’re Bond or Bourne you’ll need a reliable, tough & classy
watch to withstand those epic scenes. While if you’re Don Draper or Sherlock Holmes you will
need a time-piece that matches your sophisticated dress sense and razor sharp mind.
So we’ve put together a list of the most memorable watches from the big and small screens!
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
Worn by James Bond (Daniel Craig) in Skyfall
Rugged, classy & stylish – all words that describe Bond perfectly, but they are also the perfect
description of his watch in Skyfall. The Planet Ocean is built for underwater adventures, which is
exactly what 007 needs for this film. Despite his brushes with death in an icy Scottish lake and a
Turkish river, he came back stronger and his time-piece kept ticking.
Rolex Submariner
Worn by James Bond (Roger Moore) in Live and Let Die
In Live and Let Die, Bond found himself up against a villain heroin-dealer who wants to rule the world, so
you might think a watch might not be that handy. Well that is where you’re wrong. The Rolex Submariner
not only looks impeccable, but it’s also jammed-packed with gadgets. 007 uses his watch to save the day,
with its built-in buzzsaw and magnetic field, as he saves himself from a pool of sharks & stops a bullet!
Tag Heuer Link Chronograph CT1111
Worn by Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) in The Bourne Identity
Jason Bourne is the very epitome of an action man, super spy and underdog turned hero. In The Bourne
Identity the American assassin finds himself having to battle amnesia and take down those responsible
for a CIA conspiracy cover-up. Bourne’s distinctive Tag Heuer Link Chronograph really does need to
show its steel and resilience as he physically takes the fight to the CIA, with devastating aplomb.
Bremont Kingsman Special Edition Rose Gold
Worn by Harry Hart (Colin Firth) in Kingsman: The Secret Service
You’ve got the suave suit, the slicked back hair, the skills of a high-trained spy, all you need now is the
perfect watch – meet the Bremont Kingsman Special Edition Rose Gold. The super sophisticated secret
Kingsman agent, Harry Hart, has to save the world and he needs to look gentlemanly doing it. With his
missions relying on military-style timing & precision, it is imperative that his time-piece is up to the job –
and boy is it!
Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph
Worn by Tony Stark (Robert Downey JR) in Iron Man
A man who describes himself as ‘A genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist’ and is Iron Man, should
certainly be considered as the coolest man ever! So with all that money, power and intelligence, he will
need a watch to reflect that. And his choice is pretty perfect. During the Iron Man films he can be seen
wearing the super stylish Bvlgari Diagono Chronograph, which doesn’t look out of place with a perfect
tuxedo or under the Iron Man suit.
Hamilton Black Khaki Titanium
Worn by Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is fast-paced, full of tense moments and highly charged fight scenes and
explosions, so you may be forgiven for not noticing the watch the American spy is wearing. The Hamilton
Black Khaki Titanium wristwatch perfectly mirrors the character – they both hide their rugged side
beneath a smooth & elegant exterior and live a double life, dressed for success but ready for action.
Tudor Heritage Chronograph
Worn by Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Ethan Hunt is another highly-skilled and charming spy, who looks just as comfortable in an expensive
suit in a restaurant or in sporting gear scaling the Burj Khalifa hotel in Dubai! So with such an extreme
lifestyle and job, he needs a watch that is perfect for all occasions – he chose wisely with the Tudor
Heritage Chronograph.
Rolex Explorer
Worn by Don Draper (Jon Hamm) in Mad Men
Don Draper is man of mystery & intrigue. He has a razor sharp mind, a sharp dress sense and always
gets what he wants. So his decision to wear a Rolex Explorer is inspired – it’s smart, sporty and
effortlessly classical. If the guy sat across from you at the table is wearing one of these it’s obvious your
in good business hands.
Rolex GMT Master 16700
Worn by Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington (James Spader) in The Blacklist
Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington is at the head of the FBI’s Most Wanted List and known as the ‘Concierge
of Crime’ throughout the world, but he is no ordinary criminal. Mr Reddington is highly-trained, very
well educated, possesses a cunning and ruthless mind & has outstanding style. One of his key pieces is
his Rolex GMT Master, which keeps perfect time, looks great with his exquisitely tailored suits and
proves just how successful he has been.
Rotary GS02424
Worn by Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) in Sherlock
The world’s greatest consulting detective has to make every second count. Sherlock is often working
against the clock, as he needs to catch a killer, solve the troubling case or conjure up an ingenious way
to escape a seemingly impossible situation. As well as his high-functioning and genius mind, he also
relies on his beautifully simple Rotary GS02424 to keep him ahead of the villains and save the day.
Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre Automatic
Worn by Dominick Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) in Inception
Dominick Cobb has made a name for himself by mastering the rare ability to enter people’s dreams
and steal their secrets from their subconscious. However, everything changes when he is offered a job
that will change his life forever – to plant an idea in someone’s mind. As he goes further & deeper into
people’s minds & dreams, he needs to perfect his timing down to the very millisecond, so he needs a
watch that can handle the pressure and ridiculous scenarios of the dream universe – step forward the
Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre Automatic.
If you want to look as cool & sophisticated as these guys or perhaps just want a time-piece that can
handle the action-packed lifestyle, then why not check out the range of Mondaine watches,
mens Citizen watches, mens Longines watches or Gucci watches.
