From SwissWatchExpo… Spotlight On: actor comedian Owen Wilson,
and his Rolex timepieces.
With a career spanning three decades, Owen Wilson is one of Hollywood's most successful
and enduring actors.
He's best known for playing comedic roles, most notably in Wedding Crashers and Zoolander; but
has also proven his acting chops, with serious roles in Wonder and Midnight in Paris.
We went watch spotting in Owen's films, and discovered that he wore excellent timepieces
in many of them -- oftentimes even wearing his personal watches!
One thing’s for sure – Owen Wilson is a Rolex guy. Check out the Rolex watches of
Owen Wilson, on and off-screen.
Owen owns a Rolex GMT Master II Pepsi with the now discontinued, but still very much
in demand, aluminum insert bezel.
Aluminum was Rolex's go-to material for the GMT Master, and other sport models for decades,
before they introduced the Cerachrom ceramic bezel in 2005.
Models with aluminum bezel inserts are totally interchangeable, so collectors can get three
different looks – such as Pepsi, Coke, and black, from one watch, by simply switching
inserts. The two color bezel is used as day - night indicator, in conjuction with the
red GMT hand.
Owen has worn the Rolex Pepsi in several of his films, most notably in Wes Anderson’s
2004 film, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou.
We also got a glimpse of his Rolex Pepsi in 2005’s Wedding Crashers, 2011’s The Big
Year, and he’s quite often photographed with it too!
Now we get to Owen’s favorite timepiece, just judging by how often he’s been spotted
with it - the green dial and bezel Rolex Submariner Hulk.
We have yet to see him wear this on-screen, but it's definitely his most photographed
watch. From red carpet premieres to beach vacations, Owen seems to be wearing his Hulk
everywhere, and even swims with it! The Rolex Submariner is a diver's watch, after all.
Launched in 2009, the Rolex Submariner Hulk made a splash with its green sunburst dial,
and matching bezel insert. Aside from the unorthodox color, it was also equipped with
Rolex's modern upgrades: the Cerachrom ceramic bezel, and the larger "Maxi" dial.
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If Owen has the very recognizable Pepsi, he’s also got the versatile and understated Rolex
GMT Master II, with a black bezel and green hand.
The Rolex GMT Master line is best known for its bi-colored bezels, but you shouldn't sleep
on the reference 116710. (one one six seven ten).
When it debuted in the mid-2000s, it was the first GMT Master II to feature both an
Oystersteel finish, and the Cerachrom bezel insert. It also introduced the GMT Master
line to the larger "Maxi" Dial and "Super Case".
Sporty and classy at the same time, Owen has worn this versatile model in public appearances,
and on his People Magazine cover. It also made an appearance in the 2007 Wes Anderson
comedy-drama, The Darjeeling Limited.
Aside from Rolex, Owen has also worn Chopard L.U.C watches on film. The brand's high-end
collection for men, L.U.C. watches are equipped with in-house calibers and come in elegant,
traditional designs.
Owen was seen wearing Chopard L.U.C. watches in the 2011 fantasy comedy-drama Midnight
In Paris, and he also donned them in the film's red carpet premieres.
Like his longevity in the industry, Owen Wilson’s choice watches are classics, that have withstood
the test of time.
Which watch was your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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