Watches in Movies: War of the Worlds, The Transporter II, The Bourne Identity, Minority Report, Vanilla Sky and Titanic.

War of the Worlds (2005)

(Tom Cruise wears a vintage Omega Chronograph)

A movie from Paramount Pictures and Dream Works Pictures, directed by Steven Spielberg and starred by Tom Cruise, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin and Dakota Fanning.

The Transporter II (2005)

(Jason Statham wears a Panerai Luminor Daylight Chronograph)

Frank Martin is the best in the business. The ex-Special Forces operative hires himself out as a mercenary “transporter”. He delivers, no questions asked. Frank has unexpectedly bonded with Jack, age 6, who he drives to and from school. But when Jack is kidnapped, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to retrieve the boy and thwart the kidnappers’ master plan.

The Bourne Identity (2002)

(Mat Damon wears a TAG Heuer Link Chronograph)

On a stormy night, a young man is pulled out of the Mediterranean Sea by the crew of a fishing boat. Thinking the young man is dead; a curious fisherman with a scalpel finds two bullets in his back and a miniature laser device in his hip. In the bank vault the young man discovers his name, Jason Bourne and also a baffling pile of different passports, all with his picture, and a huge pile of cash. In the U.S. Embassy, Jason Bourne discovers his love interest and travel partner, Marie, along with the fact that someone wants to kill him.

Minority Report (2002)

(Tom Cruise worn an Omega Speedmaster X – 33 at the begging of the film)

It is the year 2054 – Washington D.C. – dreams can be recreated through computers, computer monitors and displays are transformed into holograms, and identification is done through eye-scanning. John Anderton lost his son and, to prevent horrible events from occurring to other individuals, he joins a unit known as “Pre-Crime” that works through 3 people known as “precogs”. Through advanced technology, Pre-Crime officers are able to see what the precogs see and they analyze the data, identify the perpetrator and victim, and try their best to stop the murder from occurring.

Vanilla Sky (2001)

(Tom Cruise wears a IWC Mark XV)

David Aames takes all he has for granted, especially his relationships. It catches up to him when a friend/sometimes sex-partner can’t see their relationship the way he sees it. From that point, the movie takes a Lynchian twist that ultimately and literally pulls us into Aames’ tortured psyche.

Titanic (1997)

(Bill Paxton wears a Rolex Submariner)

84 years later a 100-year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukator tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic. A drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. And she explains the whole story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning.

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The History of Graham

Extremely well known as “the father of the chronograph”, George Graham (1673-1751) has also been the man who had great ideas and invented the first wall chronograph or mercury pendulum.

Commissioned by the Greenwich Royal Observatory to create the master watch used by the astronomers, Graham became the first and great watchmaker of eighteenth century named by the Royal society. To continue with this spirit of extraordinary innovations and technical ability, Graham is nowadays a contemporary firm of watches dedicated to those who are enthusiastic about mechanic arts.

Open minded and with a great interest for interchanges among people working on the same field, Graham had undoubtedly approved the Swiss idea of re-establishing the British traditions of high watchmaking and recovered its rich patrimony.
The “British brand made in Switzerland” creates amazing wrist watches giving special attention to the design as well as the functions of the watch.
The Graham watches evoke a powerful fascination among experts and collectors who are moved by aesthetically funny objects, which convine exclusivity, originality and vanguard together with the excellence of traditional knowledge.

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Bulgari Diagono Professional

Bulgari Diagono Professional Acqua

A special watch for the Scuba Diving professionals. Diagono Acqua are water-resistant up to 100 meters, and some versions of 42mm cases can even stand water pressure at depths of 2000 meters. Diagono Professional Acqua gave birth to the pioneering Scuba Chrono version, certified by COSC, that combines creative design, the most advanced technological features, and maximum resistance. The chrono functions can be used during the immersion, the dial indicators including the sub-dials are guaranteed to be easily read in the depths of the ocean. Diagono Acqua’s unidirectional bezel and specially-curved, ultra-resistant sapphire crystal can stand the most adverse conditions of the most demanding professionals. It comes in steel, gold or combined, with metal or rubber bracelet.

Bulgari Diagono Professional Aria

Bulgari Aria is a GMT watch with 3 time zones and essentially takes aim at keen travelers. The GMT function enables to keep track of 3 different time zones simultaneously by combining the use of hands, a two color réhaut (red for the day and blue for the night), and a bi-directional bezel with a 24 hour time-scale.
Diagono Professional Aria is chronometer certified by COSC and has a leading-edge characteristic, a Chrono Fly-back, which is a special chrono function, very useful in traditional air navigation.
Diagono Professional Aria comes in steel, gold or combined, with metal or rubber bracelet and ultra-resistant sapphire crystal. It is water resistant up to 100 meters.

Bulgari Diagono Professional Terra

This Bulgari collection is endowed with a Tachymeter chronograph function, that is an instrument used for distance and speed measurements, and course orientations. It may come with chrono or with complicated movements such as Rattrappante or chrono-amplificator. Diagono Professional Terra is also chronometer-certified by COSC, and is an extremely reliable and precise timepiece.
Diagono Professional Terra comes in steel, gold or combined, with metal or rubber bracelet and ultra-resistant sapphire crystal.

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Bulgari Ergon

A fresh, simple and sporty Bulgari line. Perfect proportion, balanced and soft curves of the case geometry are endowed with the continuity of its design. Unity of all the elements, harmonious fusion of curved case and bracelet, outline the dynamic style of the Bulgari Ergon watch. Its design gives an impression of full comfort. It may come with chronograph and date functions, with different types of movements, on gold, steel or alligator bracelets. A graceful touch of diamonds on the dial and case-lugs can convert this model into quite a luxurious timepiece. Bulgari Ergon is for energetic people with dynamic spirit, and comes in small, medium or large sizes.

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Bulgari Bulgari

The Bulgari Bulgari watch was introduced in 1977. This timepiece has the brand’s most distinctive design and an entirely original case geometry, that made it so famous. It remains as the most highly celebrated Bulgari model till our days.
As the Bulgari Bulgari name stands for, it symbolizes simplicity and the purest essence. This lineage embodies not only the perfect fusion between traditional craftsmanship and the most innovative technology, but also the spirit of the Bulgari watches.
Bulgari Bulgari watch is a combination of different precious metals and stones and the most advanced technological features, such as automatic or manual movement, chronograph features and power reserve indicator.
Its bezel, a perfect cylinder, with the double engraved Bulgari logo, extremely easily-read-hand-applied-dial indicators, unmistakable design and a sophisticated mood, give to this Bulgari timepiece a contemporary style. You may choose a small model to an extra large one.

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Bulgari Assioma

Bulgari Assioma watch has a powerful personality. Its exclusive and highly innovative quadrangular case, a perfect fusion of precious metals and stones, makes an impression of refinement and authority. Bulgari Assioma lineage comes with high-complicated movements, which is a very important component, that give this watch a spirit of success and high potential. Perpetual calendar, AM/PM indicator, chronograph, hand-finished case back with pelage treatment and a metal or pre-curved alligator skin bracelet with deployant buckle are only few of the features that make Bulgari Assioma a truly influential timepiece. Curved scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment underlines the forms of its quadrangular case and makes it a sophisticated timepiece. Polished case-back, engraved with the Bulgari logo and model numbers, has very smooth curves that make it feel extremely comfortable. All Bulgari Assioma Watches are Water-resistant to 30 meters. Bulgari Assioma is the reflection of masculine spirit.

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Mille Miglia Chopard

Mille Miglia Classic

This race, very well known all over the world, takes place in Italy. Participants ride their vintage cars through 1000 miles, from Brescia to Rome and back. Moved by thier pasion for cars, Karl Scheufele and his son Karl Friederich, decided to promote this legendary race in 1988. The Mille Miglia is one of Choprd’s best selling collections.
Mille Miglia Special

Each year Chopard develops a new Mille Miglia model. Participant’s pieces. These pieces have the word Participant engraved and are numbered 1-375 A second limited edition is produced each year. The quantity released in the second series corresponds to the year of production (i.e. year 2006 = 2006 watches released)

Racing Colors Edition

The watches in this collection were expressly designed as an homenage to automovile sports. They combine elegance and excelence and relate the world of watches with the world of automovil competition. During the 20’s the Grand Prix was introduced. This race’s rules provided a color to each country: red for Italy, dark green for England, blue for France, yellow for Belgium and white or gray for Germany.
Jacky Icks Edition

This model appeared as an addition to de Mille Milgia collection. The case is 40mm and the caseback is signed by Jacky Icks, the well known race car driver.

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Cartier Line 21 Watch

The Cartier’s Line 21 contains: “21 Must de Cartier” and “21 Chronoscaph de Cartier”: The Cartier Must 21, with its faultless modern design, represents the sophistication, simplicity and elegance of the modern Cartier timepieces. This watch comes with a Swiss made quartz movement. It is a luxury line, which is manufactured in steel or two-tone (steel and gold-plated), with metal bracelet. It is available in two sizes: small and large. The small Cartier Must 21 has a 28 mm case, hence it is a Cartier lady’s watch. The large Cartier Must 21 may come with a 31mm/34mm case, and could be considered a Cartier men’s wristwatch. The Cartier Must 21 line has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and is water-proof guaranteed to 30 meters. The Cartier 21 Chronoscaph is the sporty side of the Cartier’s line 21. This watch is available in two sizes: the big, with a 38mm case (Cartier men’s watch); and the new 2007 small size, 32mm case (Cartier unisex/lady watch). You can choose 3 different options of this wristwatch: on black dial and black rubber strap, on white dial and white rubber strap, or black dial and stainless steel bracelet. The Cartier 21 Chronoscaph is ideal for using during the sports activities, including the aquatic, since it is water-resistant to 100 meters. The 21 Chronoscaph by Cartier is the highest expression of the most prestigious and reliable sports-style watches in the world.

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TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz

TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz with automatic chronograph is a limited edition of only 3,500 pieces thought and designed for sports car enthusiasts. It is an exceptionally and successful result of a fruitful partnership between Mercedes-Benz and TAG Heuer. This watch is produced exclusively for Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren car owners and combines the classical art of watchmaking with the new high-tech movement generation.
The special attribute of this tech-advanced wristwatch is the arrangement of the chronograph’s buttons beside the dial, resembling the layout of the shift buttons on the automatic transmission selector lever in the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren ultra-luxury super sports car.
The TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is powered by the mechanical TAG Heuer Calibre 17 movement with automatic winder system, chronograph and date functions.
The case of the TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is polished-satin alternating finishing for elegance and ergonomic curves. This watch has an ultra-scratch-resistible crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. This model has 2 crowns: at 3 o’clock engraved SLR, and at 9 o’clock with the TAG Heuer logo stamped. The internal bi-directional bezel operated by the crown at 9 o’clock, allows the driver to measure time limits, for example, elapsed or remaining racing time. The outer fixed black bezel in fine-brushed titanium has an engraved Tachymeter scale for calculating speeds. The TAG Heuer SLR for Mercedes-Benz is produced with black alligator strap, fully built-in the case which has safety-folding claps in order to prevent the watch from accidental openings. At the same time, it can be easily opened with the help of push buttons on the clasp sides. This watch is also water resistant to 100 meters.

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TAG Heuer Kirium

TAG Heuer Kirium corresponds to the highest-quality and precision. It is perfectly balanced with the elegance and masculinity of its avant-garde design. The Tag Heuer Kirium’s case is made of a steel solid block. The bracelet is made of steel with patented-link system that doesn’t hurt the skin, turning the Tag Heuer Kirium into a optimally comfortable watch.
Though the TAG Heuer Kirium has a very simple look, it also contains the most advanced technological features. This timepiece may come with automatic or analog and digital quartz movements that may have different functions: dial back light, perpetual calendar, alarm and chronograph, just to name a few. Its architecture reflects all the power and resistance of the modern sports watches. TAG Heuer Kirium is also water resistant to 200 meters.

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TAG Heuer Link

TAG Heuer Link watch was produced in 1999 and features a very unique case design, with flowing contours. It represents a fusion between the elegance of its case and an ergonomically designed bracelet that creates the impression of a contemporary watch. Sports influence is still present in its style, as well as the resistance and reliability of its movement. TAG Heuer Link’s bracelet deserves special attention and can be considered as one of the best achievements in modern watch design. It is a dynamic-looking watch for the dynamic-living people.
TAG Heuer Link is introduced in mens and womens sizes and comes with automatic or quartz movements, with or without chronograph. TAG Heuer Link timepieces look extremely elegant and are reliable watches, just to mention they are water resistant up to 200 meters.

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