From SwissWatchExpo… Spotlight on: Ben Affleck. His timepieces,
on and off screen.
Ben Affleck has starred in a number of hit films; but he has proven more than once that
he can wear many hats and do it well.
The turning point in his career was co-writing 1997’s Good Will Hunting, and several years after,
he won directing awards for the political thriller Argo.
Aside from his sweet success, Ben Affleck also has the enviable task of wearing fantastic
timepieces in his films.
From sportive Rolex, to elegant Cartier, here are the watches we’ve seen on Ben Affleck’s
wrist, both on and off screen.
Let’s start with Ben’s movies – where Rolex and Breguet timepieces have been given
lots of air time.
In the 2012 film Argo, which Ben directed and co-produced, he plays Tony Mendez, a
CIA exfiltration specialist. The film is set in the 1980s, where we see Ben sporting a
vintage Rolex Submariner.
While filming Argo, the watch that Ben was wearing might have been swapped at some point.
Some of the scenes show him with the vintage Submariner, but he was also seen wearing a
Rolex Seadweller Deepsea.
This raised not just a few eyebrows among the watch community as the Rolex Seadweller
Deepsea, was not launched until 2008.
Ben also wore a Rolex in the 2014 psychological thriller Gone Girl – the GMT Master II
Blue Red Pepsi Bezel watch.
The blue and red bezel is unmistakable in the film – you’ll see him wearing the
watch almost 24/7, even when he’s in bed.
In the 2016 film Batman vs Superman, Ben stayed true to Bruce Wayne’s character. He wore
a watch fit for a millionaire – the Breguet Tradition Tourbillon. The haute horology watch
retails for about $190,000.
In real life, Ben seems to have a liking for Cartier timepieces, both of the sporty and
dressy kind.
One of the timepieces spotted on him is the Cartier Calibre. The striking watch is a bit
of a departure from classic Cartier timepieces, with its round case, oversized roman numerals and
overall build.
Regardless, the very masculine look suits Ben perfectly. The Cartier Calibre is a striking
watch that can give formal looks a sporty edge.
And finally, we see Ben wearing a Cartier Ballon Bleu. The perfectly round case, guilloche
engraved dial and blue sapphire cabochon crown give the Ballon Bleu a dressy look, making
it perfect for more formal occasions.
Talk about quality over quantity – Ben’s watches may not be great in number, but they
sure are top notch.
Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.