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Carl F. Bucherer · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
John Wick’s watch: Carl F. Bucherer Manero AutoDate in the third film
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum · 2019 · Screen model
A white dial, black strap and restrained 38 mm case: Keanu Reeves’s character wears the Manero AutoDate in John Wick 3. We examine the manufacturer’s confirmation and the appeal of this understated mechanical watch.
Heuer · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Heuer Monaco 1133B: the square chronograph of Le Mans
Le Mans · 1971 · Screen model
Steve McQueen wears a Heuer Monaco 1133B in the 1971 film Le Mans. The blue square and left-hand crown became part of the driver's image. We examine the original chronograph's construction and why later reissues should not be presented as screen-used watches.
James Bond / 007 · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
All of James Bond's watches: 25 films, references, photographs and scenes
From Connery's Rolex and the red Pulsar display to digital Seikos and Craig's titanium OMEGA. A comprehensive guide to Bond's watches in the 25 main-series films: names, references, real photographs, movements, disputed identifications and two official clips featuring watch gadgets.
OMEGA · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
OMEGA Seamaster 300 from Spectre: a bezel that counts hours
Spectre · 2015 · Screen model
The Seamaster 300 from Spectre is recognised by its striped NATO and rounded seconds-hand tip. Reference 233.32.41.21.01.001 has calibre 8400, a 60-hour power reserve and an hour bezel that noticeably changes the usual diver look.
Hamilton · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Hamilton BeLOWZERO: mechanical watches and the world of Tenet
Tenet · 2020 · Inspired by a film
Black titanium, a large case and 80 hours of power. BeLOWZERO captures the mood of Tenet, although Hamilton's screen watches work differently from the production H78505330.
Seiko · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Seiko Captain Willard: the screen original and its return
Apocalypse Now · 1979 · Screen model
The asymmetric Seiko from Captain Willard's wrist returned as the SLA033J1. The reissue has an automatic 8L35, sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. We examine what remains of the screen 6105 and what changed.
Hamilton · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Hamilton Murph 42: the watch that connected time in Interstellar
Interstellar · 2014 · Screen model
A black dial, cathedral hands and a tiny “Eureka” on the seconds hand. Murph 42 brings the Interstellar watch's look into a production model with automatic H-10 and an 80-hour reserve.
OMEGA · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
OMEGA Seamaster 007: the titanium diver from No Time To Die
No Time To Die · 2021 · Screen model
Matte titanium, a brown dial and a mesh bracelet make Craig's Seamaster difficult to confuse with other Diver 300Ms. Version 210.90.42.20.01.001 also has its own technical foundation: calibre 8806 with Master Chronometer certification.
Hamilton · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Hamilton The Odyssey: a bronze Khaki Field in Christopher Nolan's world
The Odyssey · 2026 · Inspired by a film
A 42 mm bronze Hamilton created with Christopher Nolan and inspired by The Odyssey. Automatic H-10, titanium back and a run of 2 112 pieces.
Hamilton · Automatic winding · Watches on Screen
Hamilton Blue Murph 38 mm: a familiar watch in a new colour
Interstellar · 2014 · Inspired by a film
Blue Murph keeps the recognisable hands and compact case, but changes the mood with a grainy dial and dark edge. Two versions with automatic H-10 and 80 hours of reserve.