In addition to his trademark breathtaking action scenes without stuntmen, Tom Cruise is also famous for his unique watch collection in movies.
In the first week of July, when the movie Mission: Impossible 7 opened in theaters, actor Tom Cruise participated in the journey to introduce this big screen “blockbuster” in many places around the world. He attracted attention by wearing 3 different expensive watches within 10 days.
Tom Cruise appeared at the presentation of ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ in Korea. Photo: Shutterstock.On June 29, Tom Cruise appeared at a movie presentation in Korea with a Rolex Yachtmaster 42 RLX Titanium on his wrist. A few days later, at a stopover in Australia, he switched to a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra Thin with a white gold case. When signing autographs for fans in Manhattan (USA) on July 9, people saw Tom Cruise wearing a Santos de Cartier.
Tom Cruise wears the Santos de Cartier in Manhattan on July 9.
Not only does Tom Cruise have a hobby of using expensive watches in real life, he also has his own collection of watches in movies. Each one is associated with a movie that marked the success of this A-list star’s acting career.
Tudor Heritage Chrono in ‘Mission Impossible’
The Mission Impossible film series lasted for 27 years with the great success of Tom Cruise. He always plays the main role and becomes the soul of each film. Among those appearances, the most notable watch is the Tudor Heritage Chrono, a modern chronograph designed in a classic style.
Tom Cruise’s character Ethan Hunt wears a Tudor Heritage Chrono in the 2011 movie ‘Impossible – Ghost Protocol’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.The character Ethan Hunt, played by Tom Cruise, wears this watch in the 2011 movie Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. The Tudor Heritage Chrono is not cheap but also not as expensive as many people think, “only” 4,500 USD.IWC Mark XV in ‘Vanilla Sky’Tom Cruise plays a carefree, carefree man who is indifferent to women in the 2001 psychological thriller Vanilla Sky. However, the character’s life is turned upside down when a near-miss car accident kill him.
The IWC Mark XV appeared in the 2001 movie ‘Vanilla Sky’. Photo: Zeitauktion.In the film, Cruise’s character David Aames wears a $6,000 IWC Mark XV watch and drives a classic Ford Mustang.Omega SeaMaster Chronograph in ‘War of Worlds’With the 2005 film War of Worlds, Tom Cruise played Ray Ferrier, a divorced dock crane driver with two children who don’t really like him. But Ray goes from a failed father to a hero when Earth is invaded by aliens. Tom Cruise’s character saved his family and lived happily ever after.
Omega Seamaster Chronograph cal 321 was worn by Tom Cruise’s crane driver character in ‘War of Worlds’ in 2005. Photo: Vintagemasters.In the film, Ray wears a vintage Seamaster Chronograph cal 321. Tom Cruise still hasn’t given up the habit of wearing a watch even though the character he plays is just a crane driver. The Seamaster Chronograph cal 321 was quite cheap at the time, but still equivalent to $7,000 today.Yellow Rolex Day-Date in ‘Rain Main’Tom Cruise starred alongside Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino in the Oscar-winning 1988 film Rain Man.
Image of a gold Rolex Day-Date on Tom Cruise’s hand in the movie ‘Rain Man’. Photo: United Artists.Cruise’s character Charlie Babbitt is a well-off guy, so wearing a gold Rolex Day-Date watch is completely appropriate. It depends on the size and age, but in general, you can’t find a Rolex Day-Date for under $8,500.Orfina Porsche Design in ‘Top Gun’This is the most famous watch ever brought into a movie by Tom Cruise. Crafted by Porsche Design in collaboration with Swiss watchmaker Orfina, the military-style chronograph that became iconic of Top Gun was launched in 1986.
Iconic image featuring the Orfina Porsche Design in ‘Top Gun’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.Orfina Porsche Design is quite rare and difficult to find. If you want to own an old product in good condition, you have to spend at least 6,000 – 6,500 USD.Last year, on the occasion of the release of the movie Top Gun: Maverick, the manufacturer re-released the limited edition for $7,700. However, the entire batch has been sold out. The only option is a similar watch called the Porsche Design Chronograph 1 for $9,650.