From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: Tom Hanks. The legendary actor’s
watch collection.
It's hard to find someone who doesn't know
Tom Hanks! The much-beloved actor of Hollywood
classics, such as Splash and Forrest Gump,
Tom is not just a star. He’s an American
cultural icon.
With a stellar career spanning four decades,
Tom doesn’t have to prove anything, and
it shows in the quietly confident way that
he carries himself.
Which understated and classic watches does
Tom prefer to wear? Stay tuned, to find out!
Tom has been a fan of Rolex for decades now,
and sticks to versatile designs.
One of the first Rolex watches he wore was
the Rolex Sea-Dweller. Made especially for
saturation divers, it has a water resistance
of up to 4,000 feet.
The appeal of the Sea-Dweller was its ability
to nail the technical requirements, and have
a ruggedly handsome look at the same time.
Rolex is a pioneer of creating watches for
special purposes, and the Milgauss may be
their most niched yet. With a magnetic resistance
of up to 1,000 gauss, it was built with scientists
in mind.
Despite the high-tech and specialized functions
of the Milgauss, its classic styling and playful
green crystal and orange hands and markers,
make it a great daily wearer.
Yet another classic in Tom’s Rolex collection
is the Explorer 1. The robust build, stainless
steel construction, and minimalist features
will look great decades from now. A fitting
choice for the equally distinctive Hanks.
If there’s a watch that Tom has worn both
on screen and off, it’s the iconic Omega
Speedmaster.
Tom first wore a Speedy for his role as NASA
astronaut Jim Lovell, in Apollo 13. The film
chronicles the technical troubles of the mission,
and how the Speedy played a part in saving
it.
These days, Tom still likes wearing the Speedmaster
on his own time. With a timeless design, unparalleled
performance, and extraordinary history, the
Speedy is a staple in every man’s watch
collection.
Tom is really drawn to classic designs. Aside
from his Rolex and Omega watches, he also
wears a classically styled Bell & Ross vintage
dress watch in stainless steel.
As accomplished as he is, Tom needs nothing
more on his wrist than a classic timepiece.
Which one is your favorite? Tell us in the
comments section.
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