Picking Watches for Iconic Movie Characters - Indiana Jones, Ferris Bueller, and MORE

[@Duboixofficiel]

cool concept would love to see more like this!

[@stevevuoso8411]

Great idea for a video. Looking forward to part 2!

[@Barretboy]

This is a really well-thoughtout video. Love it!

[@tendrams]

It's also not inconceivable that Don Vito has and regularly carries a pocket watch. Given his advanced age (figure about 70 years old in 1950?) he would have certainly been carrying one in the 1900s and 1910s when he was in his 20s and 30s. It might have been a hard habit to break for him as a man of tradition.

[@89426]

Excellent point.

[@gbrlsanchez1]

Love this! I would love if this became a series of videos with different characters. Keep it up, Teddy!

[@gynechiatrist]

Absolutely loved it. Bravo! More! That characters available are endless, as are the watches, and the tie ins to modern items available through you. Feel free to access the heritage collections……Tissot……Longines…etc. a smile on 60 yo face on a Saturday afternoon. Bettern Buck Rogers.

[@petequintanilla4237]

The Hannnibal Lechter selection is spot on, simply because of the complexity of the watch face. Perfect. Here’s my input: Austin Powers, international man of mystery. His watch, a British Pinion R -1969 . Similar to but not exactly an Omega chrono.

[@ChaseWatkins.]

I feel like the God Father could also have a Tank. Love the idea of this video!

[@БранимирПетров]

True. Or a Tank-shaped Bulova.

[@martintanz9098]

Nope. The Godfather would wear a pocket watch, not a wristwatch. And almost nobody would know what type because he would never take it out. That is what underbosses and underlings are for.

[@TanBengQiao]

I was thinking of that too - tank, or perhaps the rolex president also. Well i have to agree, the calatrava is the best choice.

[@martintanz9098]

@@TanBengQiao wrong generation of gangster. Also, Vito Corleone died in the early 50s before the Presidential was invented, or shortly after. Edit. just Googled these facts. So in the original film, or maybe in the novel, Vito Corleone dies in 1955, and the last couple of years of his life he was semi retired, so Michael ran the family business. The Presidential was introduced by Rolex in 1956, a year after Vito Corleone died.

[@simonandersen7942]

Tank was my first thought as well

[@kaitlyn5288]

More of these please! I loved the era-accuracy you went for, so much fun and helps provide great context. Also, I’m smitten over Indiana Jones’ and Hannibal’s watch choices🤤

[@RivadoValon]

I did some research on which brands movie villains wear. I see barely people talk about it. The top brands were Rolex, Breitling, Omega, IWC and Cartier.

[@marcospavlovhuyer9760]

Teddy, loved the idea. Your reverse engineering, as someone put it, works perfectly. Some strong characters from some very diverse movies. Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Lawrence of Arabia, One Flew over the Cucko's Nest, Back to the Future (both characters), Alien, Matrix, Shawshank Redemption to name just a few. I am quite older than your average fan I believe, but always learning something with you. Keep it up.

[@Fabian-nh3yf]

I really enjoy this type of content. Creative and thoroughly thought through, would like to see more of it!

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Perfect! Except for "Lecter" (Lecktor). I think his mind is so keen, he doesn't need the chrono. Thinking an H Moser would be more his style.

[@Sakomaru707]

Really cool concept for the video. We've all had enough of just checking "who paid to have their watch on this character's wrist". Your reverse-engineering is way more interesting. I'm wondering about Hannibal's watch, but all the others are absolutely spot on. Btw I love seeing so many completely different watches that I haven't heard of. From time to time it's good to watch something that isn't just a buyer's guide 👌

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

Weirdly, as elegant as Hannibal is, I don’t see him as a ‘watch guy’. He’d have something decent but understated, as I think anything too horologically _haute couture_ would offend him. He wouldn’t wear a piece that was in anyway intended to draw attention to itself. Maybe a Longines, or considering his history with Japan, a Grand Seiko. Understated elegance, functional, reliable, not too gaudy . . .

[@jibmo9910]

It is hard to say if Hannibal is a watch guy or not, but I would imagine that he would either not wearing a time piece or wearing something truly exquisite. When Clarice first met him he could tell what kind of skin cream and perfume she wears, and her cheap shoes with just a glance (mocking her as a rube). The drawing of Duomo with all the fine detail just from his memory, suggested that he is a person with great appreciation of art and beauty (and knows a lot about europe). Another tell was from the scene when he was killing the deputy officers, while enjoying Bach's Goldbery variation. If he owns a time piece, I don't think it would be any main brands like Patek, AP, JL, but most likely from an independent watchmaker. If he is a "real person" living today, I would have to say a Philippe Dufour 's Duality suits him really well (since Hannibal is both brillant and insane).

[@tonybebb72]

I don't see it either. The qualities listed are all accurate, but I don't see him having something with that many complications. I see simplicity in function more than something excessively complicated. Something more like a vintage Omega Constellation.

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

@@jibmo9910 - here's my detailed thinking on the matter; 1) As a gentleman, Hannibal would regard it as vulgar to check the time, or even need to do so. 2) He's retired, so he wouldn't really need to check, and would probably consider doing so contrary to leisurely indulgence. 3) I don't think his preferences for all things 'exquisite' would actually extend to _all_ things. In the books he demonstrates he's somewhat of a car person (Jaguar), but beyond the culinary and artistic, little mention is made of items outside of those pursuits (i.e., cutlery, lacquered picnic hampers, etc.). 4) He might conversely regard any watch - even 'luxury' pieces - as mere 'conveniences' of the people who he would regard as the 'hoi poloi' . . . However, as Harris didn't really adorn Hannibal with details to the extent of bestowing the character distinct and even quite specific brand preferences as Fleming did with James Bond, I agree that there is much room for speculation. It is very tempting to assume that Hannibal would have some extremely elegant, intricate and discreet rose-gold Patek hidden under his cuff with all the secrecy as the Spyderco civilian he keeps hidden under the other . . . But again, I don’t actually see Hannibal as someone who’d be lusting after the best timepiece. Personally I'm guessing he'd have something elegant but also relatively overlooked in horological enthusiast fields, and fairly discreet. I'd think an Omega Constellation - the 1982 ~ iteration with the 'claws' on the side of the case (to mirror his knife or symbolize his predatory nature??). Exquisite, but in a quiet and not really eye-catching way, and flat enough to easily to hide under a shirt cuff. This is my guess! 😅

[@fletcherhamilton3177]

@@tonybebb72 - great minds think alike!

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Loved this idea, Teddy ! I thought all of your choices were on the spot ! Excellent job ! Waiting to see part 2 . Greetings from Brazil .

[@NathanRutland850]

This is such a great video. I'd love to see more like this. Thank you for letting us experience these watches with you.

[@MrEricErejo]

This is great, Teddy! Really enjoyed it and looking forward to seeing more of this. Only suggestion is maybe you could include the movie titles on top of the Character/Actor name. Some of us may not know one or two of the movies and could pick interest to actually go watch the movies after watching you analyse these characters.

[@matiacukaj5284]

Teddy coming up with a toughtful and smart format. A breath of fresh air between all those trending “reacting to watches” videos. Would love to see more

[@bartromanowski1262]

I actually picked the same exact watches as you did for Ron, Indiana Jones and Godfather - although for Hannibal I thought something from Vacheron would make a lot of sense, Patrimony perhaps, and for Ferris I had no idea. Really cool concept for a video!

[@jibmo9910]

Great Video, Teddy! I think your pick of the Patek with Tiffany dial is spot on for the Godfather, and thank you for choosing the Timex over the Swatch for Ferris Bueller. As for Forrest Gump, however, I would go for something like Bulova MIL-W-3818A or Hamilton MIL-W-46374 rather than the Glycine. He was in the Army Special Services, and I feel that the Glycine GMT is a bit too much of a pilot's watch.

[@jonathaniler]

This is a very fascinating idea for a video. The cool thing is seeing how your take would compare to others. I think these choices are well thought out.

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Forest gump in civilian attire would definitely be using a casio F91w... he is too humble to wear anything else

[@chrislee6691]

This was a fun video Teddy, as was said great concept. First watch that popped in my head when you got to Ron Burgundy was actually that anOrdain model 1 plum watch you reviewed about a week ago. That was a awesome watch and ticks all the criteria.

[@mammadfy]

Your knowledge of watches and cinema is impeccable! My respect, Teddy!

[@matthewrecker6881]

Loved this segment. I think I speak for all of us saying we’d like to see more of this 👍

[@richardbixler]

Brilliant concept, excellent execution. Couldn’t argue with any of these picks.

[@rchristie1975]

Clever and unusual content that still completely captures my interest. I learned a thing or two as well. Thank you to team Teddy for all the great content on this channel.

[@joashcorea]

Absolutely dope video idea ! Love the creativity 🙌🏻

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

This is a pretty cool format. Maybe consider making a series on this format. There's a plethora of characters to choose from

[@teddyarcher3957]

Good choices for the characters, I was going to Sat the JLC is maybe too classy/ understated for Ron someone who literally says ' Stay Classy ' so the gold Rolex was definitely more in character for me! Garish, 70s, his idea of something uber classy!

[@MikeDonis]

So creative! As both a movie guy and a watch guy this was fantastic. Love how well thought out it was!

[@chucklenuts6976]

I’d definitely watch a part 2 of this. Very cool concept!

[@IaMaPh1991]

Funnily enough, Teddy's choice for Hannibal isnt too far off for what they chose to fashion Mads Mikkelsen's wrist with for the show. According to the Prop Store auction listing, it was a year/month/day/date multi-calendar watch with a day/night faux-moonphase complication, and falsely branded as a Zenith El Primero in the upper portion of the dial, which implies that the costuming department probably wanted a watch that had both a calendar and chronograph function, similar to what Teddy speculates Lecter would use.

[@DangerousKittenFangs]

I liked the concept of this video. Good job reversing the standard format.

[@patrickcampbell28]

Great content, Teddy! More of these, please.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

OUUU I love this concept Teddy!

[@holgermuller3597]

Really a great ides; it demands a second part! I would suggest..maybe...Captain Kirk or Batman?

[@unknownriderinbound]

Bravo on a brilliant concept. The very first "Reacts to..." video on the internet was 1 too many, so thank you for your originality.

[@chriswilson3126]

Enjoyed this. Would love to see more ideas for characters

[@jonahb2149]

Bravo! This was a fun episode. More please!

[@henrywest7217]

I am by no means a movie buff(though I like them) but I've seen all of those movies. Also, this was a pretty fun speculative exercise. Enjoyed it.

[@watchingyou366]

This was genius. Please give us more of this!

[@clkersting]

I was thinking the same for Ferries Bueller, it would have to be a department store type watch, and both Timex and Swatch were top dogs during the period. Casio as well.

[@benh715]

Early 80’s Beuler would have had a digital watch. Not sure if the model with the TV remote was out by then, but if it was he’d have definitely gone with that.

[@914Rocky]

Man. One miss after another. Indiana Jones, Gump, and Burgundy were clear misses. No way Gump wears that watch and Burgundy would never wear that understated and way too expensive for him reverso. The Patek was a decent choice for Vito.

[@rouxbix9494]

Totally agree. Bergundy would be wearing an obviously fake Rolex.

[@txboss2318]

I think Ron Burgundy would totally rock the Rolex. The Jaeger is for a serious horologist, which he wouldn't be. The gold Rolex would be far more recognized to the general public. Great video Teddy. Can't wait for part 2.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

The man walks around with a flute up his sleeve so I can’t put to rest the idea that he has some appreciation for fine watches haha. Thanks for watching!

[@Tenebris_Sint]

Hannibal: If he bought a watch in the last 15 years or so, I’m thinking Kari Voutilainen, DeBethune, F.P. Journe (centigraph), ALS Triple Split, Patek of course, MB&F for a secondary watch. Great video topic.

[@damienbridges8358]

Great idea for a video Teddy. Looking forward to seeing part two.

[@MidEnginedFan]

Dang, very well researched and executed! Have you thought about making this a service for customers?

[@charliethang7066]

Loving this reverse concept! I managed to guess the Patek Philippe Calatrava spot on using your requirements! Looking forward to more.

[@c.w.9615]

I have to disagree with you on FG's watch. He would not have the patience to deal with the Airman, although I do agree on the multi time zone concept. For Forest, I would pick a low cost hand-wind Timex with a simple three hand Arabic numeral watch.

[@IceBreaker1881]

For Volume II, you must include Batman (the Christopher Nolan version, of course) and Cobb from Inception.

[@minahanna8415]

Amazing. Am a watch and a movie enthusiast “who owns a murph lol” so this was the perfect video for me. Definitely would like to see more ;)

[@davidcapes9629]

Very cool idea. Movie characters that would likely be watch collectors might also make for interesting content.

[@dasi8111]

For Ferris: consider his parents. He would want the quirky underdog watch but his parents would either buy him a Datejust or a highly expensive digital watch back then.

[@tiorimas]

Cool concept. Basically, every character in an action film should wear a G-Shock.

[@duaneho555]

Enjoyed the heck out of this video. Please make more like it.

[@joeldfisher]

that Indiana Jones watch - it belongs in a museum!

[@JasonCaringella]

Great vid as always! Very interesting to hear your thought process on each character. My only differing view point is on Indy, I really think he would have had a pocket watch

[@Chrispack93]

I also thought of that, but I think his pockets would be a little to busy already for them to also accommodate a pocket watch. Because the watch he picked had a pop up lid like many pocket watches used to have, I think the pick is actually spot on.

[@floydingram603]

Like this concept, there'r so many iconic movie characters.

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz4925]

Interesting exercise, but for Mr. Burgundy I would have chosen without hesitation the Rolex Day-Date, and with diamonds. I would like to see more of this 😀

[@billj121]

Came here to say exactly this. Reverso is far too classy..

[@davidborg5324]

Would love to see a Part 2 :)

[@jimt7292]

Well done! Thinking Indiana Jones would go for a Rolex Explorer give the adventurous life style and all those caves that are part of his adventures..

[@nasko8766]

What a great idea for a video, my favorite was the Ron Burgundy JLC. Lovely stuff.

[@nickmiller4430]

Amazing video! This is cutting edge watch KZbin content. Please make more of these! Not a big Forrest Gump fan, but perfect Vietnam War watch there, and except for Hannibal Lecter’s watch, which is hard to nail down, but a decent match nonetheless, every other watch is perfectly chosen!

[@alecramosramirez5988]

Nice video man! Hope you keep doing stuff like this!

[@alexmojcher9]

Really really dig this format! I would have gone with the Rolex for Ron Burgundy because it’s a bit more obvious as a luxury item and he would brag about it along with his mahogany furniture… though listening to him grossly mispronounce JLC while bragging would also be hilarious. Keep it up with this format! I think you can even spend more time on the watches themselves or pick one period-correct piece and one modern piece that would work.

[@WesT10109]

Now make this video but with characters strictly from Suits! It'll definitely be an interesting one able to intrigue a lot of watch/Suits fans.

[@josemariaguerra3047]

A video with a very original approach, well done

[@markc.5750]

You weren’t too far off with Indiana Jones. In his last movie he’s sporting a Hamilton Boulton.

[@claudej.l.5360]

Fun video, I love the Idea. it could just keep going.

[@LaskMaestro]

That was a fun one Teddy. Thanks!!

[@Z-Man1973]

What a fun video! Would like to see more of these. I had no idea about the Glycene Air Man, so if videos like this introduce me to new watches, I'm all for them. Just want to know what thing; what watch would you put on James Bond?

[@ANARCHY-nr2lq]

this is a good series. Hope to see more of these

[@b2themfeto]

I loved all the choices! The godfather was SPOT ON! Only change I would make is to give Hannibal a FPJ. I know it's not time consistent, but it matches good taste perfectly 👌🏽

[@lazyguitarguy22]

Nice Job Teddy! Everyone else just reviews the same people and the same movies. It’s extremely boring and redundant. You’re effort and approach is appreciated and noted!

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

Teddy: "I find this redundant" Nick Leonard: *Starts Sweating*

[@hughmarlowe2176]

This was fun. Choice for Don Corleone is superb.

[@ald4104]

I really like the concept!!

[@ald4104]

And the watch for each character is very good indeed

[@nathanael123]

I’m the show Hannibal (starring Mads Mikkelsen), Lecter wore the Patek 5270G Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

[@hasithamunasinghe1296]

Lovely video Teddy. Please do more like this.

[@temptingfate759]

Outstanding episode out of the box thinking, well done...I am going to o go out on a limb here, what about a review of old and new pocket watches? It's rarely discussed, just something a bit different for a future episode..

[@Gold_Stadt]

The choice for Indy surprised me. A really cool watch that matches 100%.

[@onepunchvideos134]

Every watch is spot on! Well done 👏

[@cartoonpete407]

LOL.. was expecting a mention of Hannibal timing his cooking... Wasn't disappointed!

[@kwonshim8109]

Had a great fun watching it. I’d love to see the same ones for marvel / dc characters !

[@Brianms62]

Enjoyed it. Never looked at it like this. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@chrishaynes3196]

Cheers Teddy. This is a great idea for a video. It sparked good conversation too. Keep it going!

[@toddtice1574]

Great video concept. I would have gone with the Hamilton Team Earth Harrison Ford watch with the coin edge bezel. Perfect watch for Indy, Ford approved.

[@Rodolfoguerra12]

Very creative, nice idea, waiting already part 2. Cheers!

[@MR2D2AL]

What a fun video; more, please!

[@MrKayDeeJay]

Cool concept and great choices!

[@jimdeane5050]

Gump: Would wear closer to a standard military watch and would still wear it in the 90s. Bulova MIL-W-3818A Bueller: Quirky and techie, I think he'd have the Casio DBC-60.

[@shmutube]

Love this idea! Looking forward to more!

[@choond]

Very interesting concept. Would love to see more of these types of videos.

[@irawolf]

Great watch thought exercise! Would love to see more of these videos.

[@CH-yp5by]

Awesome video, really cool idea! Nice to see something refreshingly different from a watch channel :)

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Great idea, nicely executed, Teddy!

[@jamesfannon1406]

Really enjoyed this. It was fun to guess in advance.

[@alfinlesmana9887]

Love this video bro! One of my favorit ❤