Andrew McUtchen
Robert Downey Jr wearing his Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT – “Probably my best watch.”The watch world is all in a tizz?with the unveiling of Robert Downey Jr’s ‘epic’ watch collection. Our initial response to the nine watches, captured in the screenshot from the original video by GQ US, is pretty much wow, mixed bag, lotttt of questions. It’s hard to pick a ‘bent’ to his selections, and like most real-life collections, it tells as much of a story about who Robert is and the experiences he’s had as it does anything else. We’ve captured his feelings about each of the pieces in one sentence, and then suggested what else might be nice along similar, or perhaps slightly more exciting, lines. We’ve also highlighted a couple of, um, suspicious signs…Watch #1 – Breitling, something somethingPRICE GUIDE: Sketchy, at best.RDJ’S COMMENT: “I don’t know.” And neither do we. A Nissan Pathfinder, yep, that exists. A Breitling Pathfinder. Nope. Does bring to mind this great band, though.WHERE TO FROM HERE: Best case scenario, this is a super-cool prototype Breitling. It could also be a custom or aftermarket dial. Worst case scenario, RDJ got duped. But the most likely option is that this Seawolf?look-a-like was used as a prop that he took home.Watch #2 – Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon?GMTPRICE GUIDE: $125,000RDJ’S COMMENT: “I wore it in Iron Man 2, it’s probably my best watch.”WHERE TO FROM HERE?: The AMVOX is great, but JLC is a classy brand, so let’s go for something a little more refined.?The?Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Unique Travel Time in pink?gold, because, hey, you’re Robert Downey Jr, man. You might be iron most of the time, but you’re precious metal to us.Watch?#3 –?Omega Speedmaster Professional ChronographThat’s not what a legit Speedy looks like Bob.RDJ’S COMMENT: “I don’t have an endorsement with them so they can suck it.” Omegaforums suggests that, despite RDJ’s appreciation for its sporty look,?it might not be an entirely legit look. We’re hoping for his sake that he?kept a fake watch that was used as a prop on set.Watch #4 – Bamford Watch Department – Rolex GMT-Master II “Ghost”RDJ’S COMMENT: “I got myself and a buddy of mine black Rolexes for his birthday for some reason… You can’t go wrong with Rolex.”PRICE GUIDE: $25,000WHERE TO FROM HERE: We disagree. You can go wrong with Rolex, if you buy?a modded Rolex. Sorry boss, but we’re a bit dull like that. Just get an Everose Yacht-Master, you can afford it.Watch?#5 –?Bell & Ross BR01-94 TitaniumRDJ’S COMMENT: “Ben Stiller gave me this watch when we wrapped?Tropic Thunder.”?PRICE GUIDE: $4000WHERE TO FROM HERE: The Bell & Ross (BR 126) Carbon Orange is the new orange, so let’s all move on. Ben, nice thought, you really do seem like a nice guy, even in real life, but it’s time Bob upgraded.Watch?#9 –?Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Steel ref. 3712RDJ’S COMMENT: “My missus gave me this watch, this is easily the most glamorous watch a man can have… And also I did not want to incur her wrath.”PRICE GUIDE: $32,000WHERE TO FROM HERE: Look mate, we desire a Patek as much as the next guy. See here, here and here. But we can’t get past the fact that with your irreverent take on the world, and your mood in this video, that the H. Moser & Cie. Swiss Alp Watch might not be more on-brand for you?Same disruptive shape, but even more so for its jab at the Apple Watch. Stark Industries would never support a company like Apple, so we like this fit. Here are some photos to make you sure we’re right about this. From @doobooloo (follow this guy). Your missus will forgive you, we promise.
12.05.16