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The 7 BEST watches that made it to the BIG SCREEN
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As someone who’s into watching, following, and researching different kinds of watches, I often catch myself looking at people’s wrists as they walk by. Every now and then, I’m surprised in a good way by what I see.
Over time, I even got my wife into watches, and now she’ll sometimes point out cool ones she spots too. When we’re watching movies or TV shows, it’s become a habit for us to point out any watches we notice. So, let’s go over a list of some of the ones we’ve seen on screen.
Breaking Bad – Walter White’s TAG Heuer Monaco Watch CAW2111.FC6183
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I remember the scene where Jesse Pinkman gives Walter White the watch, but I never really thought about what it could mean in the bigger picture of the story.
I’m not kidding—once I looked into it, I was shocked by how many articles, fan theories, and hidden meanings people have tied to that watch throughout the Breaking Bad series.
It’s crazy how much this watch seems to matter—or not matter, depending on who you ask in the fan community. The watch itself is a TAG Heuer Monaco with a 39mm case.
That might sound small, but since it’s a square-shaped watch, it actually wears a bit larger. I’ve tried on a few Monaco models, including the newer titanium version, and they really are great-looking watches.
It’s definitely a recognizable design, though I doubt anyone’s going to stop you and ask if you’re wearing the Breaking Bad watch.
The version from the show comes on a leather strap and runs on TAG’s Calibre 12 movement, which includes a chronograph, date, and time function. If you want to channel your inner Breaking Bad superfan, you can pick it up on the secondary market for around $4,000.
Mission Impossible – TAG Heuer Super Professional (Luther)
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Still riding the TAG Heuer train, next up is the TAG Heuer Super Professional automatic dive watch. With an insane water resistance of 1000 meters, this thing could probably do its own stunts—just like Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible.
The 43mm case makes it super easy to read, even if you’re skydiving or jumping out of a moving car. Honestly, if I were being shot at, I’d want this big, tough watch to take the hit for me. The watch includes both time and date functions, and it comes on either a steel bracelet or a rubber strap.
In Mission: Impossible, the tech genius Luther wears this exact model with a steel bracelet and a suit—pretty stylish move. Since this model dates back to the late ’80s to early 2000s, you can usually find it on the secondary market for about $1,000.
Men in Black – Hamilton Ventura
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The famous line “I make this look good” was delivered by Will Smith in Men in Black, and in that movie, both he and Tommy Lee Jones wear the Hamilton Ventura. More specifically, it’s the Ventura XXL—though depending on who you ask, you might get a different opinion on the exact size.
The XXL model has a case size of 45.5mm, which is definitely on the larger side, but since it’s not a round watch, it wears a little differently and stands out in a unique way. I didn’t even know about this watch until I found out that Elvis Presley wore the original Ventura.
That connection gave the watch some serious popularity, and eventually, Hamilton even released an Elvis Presley Edition. Today, you can find newer versions of the Ventura on grey market sites for around $700.
John Wick – Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate
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People have told me I look like John Wick—though I really hope they mean before he gets all beat up and looks like he just fought a hundred guys. But if you ever do find yourself in that kind of situation, take a note from John Wick and wear the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Autodate.
This watch has a 38mm case and 30 meters of water resistance, so maybe try not to get too much blood on it. It’s a simple, clean design, but somehow still looks like it can handle a lot… or maybe it’s just that the person wearing it can. On the secondary market, you can usually find this model for around $2,000.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Hamilton Khaki Field
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The Hamilton Khaki is already a well-known watch in the watch world. It comes with a 38mm case and 50 meters of water resistance. For those with bigger wrists, there’s also a 42mm version—which might actually be the one worn in the movie.
This watch fits perfectly with an outdoorsy lifestyle, especially if you’re living—or in this case, working—in the woods. You can pick one up from Exquisite Timepieces for around $425.
Spiderman: No Way Home – Bremont Supermarine Chronograph
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At the end of pretty much every Marvel movie, there’s always that one extra scene that hints at or builds excitement for a future Marvel film. In this one, we get Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, who seems to have ended up in a different universe, trying to figure out how this whole multiverse thing works.
Hopefully, I explained that right—don’t come after me if I didn’t! Eddie Brock is seen wearing the Bremont Supermarine Chronograph, which has a 43mm case and 200 meters of water resistance.
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Honestly, you’d probably want those kinds of specs if you had a symbiote hanging around with you. Right now, you can grab this watch at Exquisite Timepieces for $4,110.
Gossip Girl – Patek Philippe Aquanaut
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There’s not much left to say about the Patek Aquanaut—it’s legendary. And let’s be honest, the chances of walking into a boutique and actually getting one are pretty much zero. I didn’t exactly follow Gossip Girl closely, but I did catch a few episodes here and there while my wife was watching it for the third time.
Let’s assume the model shown is the 5167, which has a 40mm case and features both time and date functions. It’s a clean, iconic piece. In the show, the character Dan gets the watch as a gift, but turns it down because it’s too expensive.
Personally, I’d never turn down a gift like that. In fact, I keep a running list of watches I’d love to receive—and while this one wasn’t originally on it, you can bet it is now.
Conclusion
Over the past few years, watches seem to have blown up in popularity, kind of like Formula One has in the U.S. Being able to spot different watches feels like unlocking a new level of watch nerd status. Yes, that’s a real term… trust me.
Next time you’re at the movies or watching Gossip Girl for the fourth time, try keeping an eye out for those hidden gems on people’s wrists. Although, now that I think about it, Gossip Girl might not be the best example—most of those characters are rich enough to be wearing actual gems on their wrists.
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