Oris · Modern Classic 7490
The model in detail
Meet the watch
A white dial, black leather strap and restrained case do not compete with the character’s dark suit. That is why the Oris close-up in Constantine works so well: an everyday object suddenly becomes part of a supernatural event. Spoilers for the ending of the 2005 film follow.
Watch-ID and Time+Tide identify an Oris Modern Classic 7490 and give the full reference 633 7490 4061 LS. Recognisable details include the numerals 12, 3 and 9 and a round date window at six. Some publications give 7484, so the full number here is a research attribution, rather than a prop reference established by a studio archive.
Before Lucifer arrives, attention shifts to the seconds. The stopping of time belongs to the film’s visual language and story. A real Oris has no such function: it is a self-winding mechanical watch. An archived listing for this specific 633 7490 40 61 LS version specifies a 36 mm steel case, sapphire crystal and 3 bar water resistance.
EnlargeA close-up of the Oris dial in Constantine. The stopping of time is a story device.
© Warner Bros. Pictures · Watch-ID · SourceDetails and limitations
The “Satan Arrives” excerpt from Movieclips appears below. It lets readers compare the screen detail with the scene itself, rather than merely a photograph of a similar watch. The player loads on request; a direct YouTube link is provided if embedding is unavailable in your region.
Buy such a watch by considering its reference, dial, movement condition and service history together. Similar variants exist: a black dial or different strap does not make an example the screen version. The model is discontinued, with no single current boutique price; each individual offer needs separate assessment.
