From SwissWatchExpo… Spotlight On: Al Pacino. The legendary actor’s
choice timepieces, on and off screen.
Al Pacino needs no introduction. With an acting career spanning over five decades, dozens
of awards and iconic films such as The Godfather, Scarface, and Heat, he has become an enduring
figure in the world of American movies.
The actor, who just turned 80 this year, shows no signs of stopping. In fact, he even made
a career-defining movie in 2019 with Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman.
Known for his intense and explosive acting style, he’s quite laid back in real life,
even when it comes to his personal style. Here’s a look back on Al Pacino’s watches
through the years, plus what he wears on his wrist today.
Al has worn a slew of Rolex watches in real life, and in his movies, including greats
such as the Rolex Submariner and Datejust.
Al has been most photographed wearing his Rolex Submariner Date. This reference is a
popular version of the Submariner that came to market in the 1980s; and was produced until
the 2000s.
This variation is pre-Cerachrom and Maxi Dial era, so while it also measures 40 millimeters,
it has a slimmer look on the wrist.
The Rolex Submariner, of course, is a diver’s timepiece at its core, but it has become a
daily wearer and all-occasion watch for many.
The Rolex Submariner, of course, is a diver’s timepiece at its core, but it has become a
daily wearer and all-occasion watch for many.
In real life, one of Al’s first watches was a Rolex Datejust. In an interview, Al
said he dreamt of getting a Datejust for many years; and couldn’t stop showing it off
once he did.
In 2007, Al joined the all-star cast of the bank heist comedy, Ocean’s Thirteen. He
played the owner of a high-end casino, so he of course, had to dress the part. He wore
an assembly of fine suits and an 18k yellow gold Rolex Cellini Prince.
Introduced in the 1920’s, it was the Cellini Prince that gave Rolex its reputation for
refinement and luxury – even before the now-iconic Oyster-cased watches came along.
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In the 2000s, we saw Al wear two Tag Heuer watches in his films: the Tag Heuer Link
in 2002’s Insomnia, and the Tag Heuer Monaco in 2007’s 88 Minutes.
The Tag Heuer Monaco is one of the brand’s most iconic designs, made popular on the wrist
of actor-racer Steve McQueen. It was also the first square, water resistant automatic
chronograph, launched back in 1969. This sleek black version carried the classic
into a new era.
The Tag Heuer Link, meanwhile, is famous for its S-shaped bracelet, which was actually
the first element they designed on the watch. Its streamlined form makes the Tag Heuer Link
ideal for daily wear.
On the red carpet and in press conferences, Al seems to favor Jaeger LeCoultre timepieces.
We’ve spotted him with not one, but 3 watches from the Grande Maison.
The JLC Reserve de Marche combines ingenious watchmaking complications, with a timeless
and easily readable design. The Reserve de Marche is a line of traditionally styled
watches, with complicated-but-harmonious dial layouts.
While Jaeger LeCoultre is known for its sophisticated and complicated dress watches, they also have
robust and capable sport watches.
The JLC Master Compressor on Al is part of the limited-edition Army Navy Seals line
— designed with the input the United States Navy SEALs, to ensure that they can live up
to intense training and harsh environments.
Al also wears the JLC Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph, which honors the Memovox Deep Sea Alarm of
the 1950s.
The unique bezel, aged-looking triangles, and vintage numbering were inspired by one
of the more famous models in JLC’s long and illustrious history.
Al Pacino has nothing less than legendary watches, fit for a legendary actor.
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