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The Stylish wristwear of Breaking Bad.

Alex DeVane

July 10, 2025

Whether you’re a simple high school chemistry teacher or one of the biggest drug manufacturers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, there’s no reason why your wristwear should be lacking.

Walter White knew this, and throughout the show Breaking Bad, we saw him—and many other characters—wear numerous pieces that reflected this ideology. Today, we will be looking at some of the most iconic watches from the show Breaking Bad that make even the filthiest of drug dealers look sweet and stylish. 

Casio CA-53W

Casio CA-53W

A simple Casio CA-53 is perfect symbolism for how we first see Walter White. At the show’s beginning, he is a highly overqualified, underpaid high school chemistry teacher. No doubt a true genius, but stuck in the poisonous loop that he’s been living in for the last 50 years.

He dresses in khakis and collared shirts and is seen wearing a simple Casio watch—more specifically, a calculator model from the 80s. The watch has a rectangular shape, a small screen at the top, and 8-digit calculator buttons below.

It displays the drastic simplicity that we feel when we first see Walter, but don’t worry, that meek demeanor first exhibited during season one will quickly evolve into something far flashier, and he will need a nicer watch to match. 

The Casio CA-53W costs $30

Tag Heuer Monaco

Tag Heuer Monaco

The Tag Heuer Monaco symbolizes Walter White’s dark shift from a mildly mannered chemistry teacher to a full-on drug lord. It stands out because of the unique square shape, the sharp colors, and the price tag that accompanies most Tag Heuer models of this caliber.

This watch is gifted to Walt during one of the last episodes of the show, when he has fully embodied his dark side and is now the most dangerous drug lord in the state.

Now that he finally fits the kind of persona that would rock an authentic Tag Heuer, this watch is meant to symbolize a drastic upgrade while serving as a dark omen of the disasters that will eventually take place.

The official watch that is seen in the show is the Tag Heuer caliber 12 ref. CAW2111.FC6183, a very similar design to the original Monaco.  

The TAG Heuer Monaco costs around 4- 5k.

Rolex Gold Datejust

Rolex Gold Datejust

Sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman rocks a gold Datejust to complete his flashy personality. Being a criminal lawyer has its perks, and it’s no mystery that Saul has accumulated a fabulous amount of wealth (though by very questionable means).

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Of course, knowing Saul, the Datejust that we see in the show has a high possibility of being a fake, as it would fit his character perfectly for his golden beauty just to be another charade in his never-ending facade.

Nevertheless, anyone who calls Saul is greeted with the symbolic golden flash of the iconic Datejust model we all know and love. 

An authentic Rolex Gold Datejust costs around $14k. 

IWC Portugieser

IWC Portugieser

The IWC Portugieser was seen being conservatively worn by the show’s most mysterious and terrifying villain, Gustavo Fring. Known for not being too flashy, the Portugieser was a perfect choice for the notorious “Chicken Man,” as Gus’s entire persona revolves around staying hidden in plain sight.

The Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 is an automatic watch with a perpetual date, month, and leap year. Two subdials reside at the top and bottom of this piece, reinforcing the well-rounded symmetry that, once again, is very symbolic of Gus’s character.

You see, in the show, Gus is a perfectionist who goes to strenuous lengths to keep his operations running smoothly while keeping them invisible from the public eye. It is fitting that he should be sporting a watch as well-rounded and subtly detailed as he is. 

The IWC Portugeiser cost around $8k. 

Cartier Ronde Louis

Moving on to a piece that is not featured on the show, but still has strong ties to Breaking Bad, the Cartier Ronde Louis was given to actor Aaron Paul, who played Jesse. According to an article on The Gentleman’s Journal, AMC gifted him the watch after he won an Emmy for his performance on the show.

It was rumored to be a pink gold variant, which is priced at around $25,000. The large model is sized at 36mm with mechanical movement and a manual winding caliber 430 MC. The case is set with 68 brilliant-cut diamonds and a beaded crown with a brilliant-cut diamond totaling 0.73 karats.

The apple-shaped hands come in blue steel, elegantly ticking around the thick, vintage-looking Roman numerals that breathe the iconic Cartier essence that so many fans have fallen in love with.

This is a beautiful piece, and it’s even more comforting to know that Aaron Paul received this as an award for his incredible performance that made the show what it is. He definitely deserved it. 

The Cartier Ronde Louis Costs $25k. 

Conclusion

Being a big fan of the show myself, going back and looking for particular timepieces mentioned and worn was very fascinating. I’m convinced that the show’s creators knew exactly what they were doing when assigning watches for each character to wear.

Each piece holds an extreme amount of symbolism that encapsulates who that character is, and how they govern themselves. The creators must have also known a lot about timepieces because the watches featured on the show are not your everyday wristwear.

Iconic watches are featured all through various media sources and TV shows, but nothing quite hits the same as Breaking Bad. After all, it is the highest-rated show of all time, and they didn’t earn that title by accident.

Every scene is crafted with so much character and detail, and it’s obvious that the same excellence is used when picking out the character’s wardrobe. The journey of Walter White is one for the ages, and for a fan of both timepieces and the show, it is pretty special that one of the most iconic symbols of his destructive path is reflected by his choice of wristwear.

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