Starring Hollywood’s biggest stars, Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, and Al Pacino, the film House of Gucci (2021) narrates the glamor and scandal of the Gucci dynasty. Set in the 1980s, the film showed the luxury, indulgence, and status of the decade – and what better way to flaunt than with luxury watches?
The biopic dazzles viewers with timepieces from the watch industry giants, including Gucci. The house has been in the industry since 1972. Among all luxury brands that ventured into horology, Gucci made its mark with its artistry. This article lists and describes the six most notable watches shown in the House of Gucci, including the Jaeger LeCoultre’s Reverso watch, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas, and many more.
1. Jaeger LeCoultre
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Jaeger LeCoultre’s Reverso line, they lend their historical pieces to use in period dramas, such as the House of Gucci.
Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver, was seen wearing a Jaeger Le-Coultre watch throughout the film. Maurizio Gucci’s signature timepiece is an elegant Reverso watch with a golden rectangular casing and a black alligator strap. The watch’s design is notably avant-garde, and it boasts a sliding solid case back that is unique to Swiss watches.
2. Vacheron Constantin
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas is a timeless piece with an 18K pink gold 42.5mm case and a brown rubber strap. A picture of elegance, the Vacheron Constantin watch was seen in the House of Gucci, worn by Jeremy Iron’s character, Rodolpho Gucci. The case, made from sapphire crystal, matches the over-the-top fashion of the Gucci family.
Audiences knowledgeable about watches were quick to point out that the Overseas line only produced this model in 1996, despite the film being set in the 80s. Still, the timepiece matched the aesthetic and didn’t look too out of place.
3. Breguet
Al Pacino shows off a Classique Moonphase in the film, where he plays Aldo Gucci, the chairman of Gucci. As a well-respected Italian fashion mogul, this speaks volumes about the sophistication of the classic Breguet piece. The Classique Moonphase worn by Pacino has a 36mm yellow gold round case, a brown alligator strap, and striking blue dials, as well as the age and phase of the moon.
Like the Overseas, the Classique Moonphase watch wasn’t produced in Aldo’s time. It would only be manufactured by 2011, but it certainly looked like something the chairman of Gucci would wear. Aldo even wears the piece in true Italian fashion – strapped on loose enough that the watch would rest slightly below Aldo’s cuff.
4. Gucci
Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci’s G-Timeless complements his lilac corduroy suit and multiple golden, diamond-studded rings. The vintage timepiece features the house’s trademark red-and-green stripes, as well as a 9-link yellow gold PVD bracelet.
5. Patek Philippe
Although it was not shown in the film, Maurizio Gucci talks about purchasing the Patek Philippe Ref 2523. In a heated scene, Maurizio was criticized for his excessive spending, particularly for this watch. This is very characteristic of the 1980s, the film, and the Gucci family itself – status, pleasure, and an embarrassment of wealth.
Maurizio holds the watch in high regard, and rightfully so. The ultra-rare timepiece was showcased in a Geneva auction last April with a USD 3.8 million price tag. The Ref 2523 Worldtime watch has a white gold round dial and a brown leather strap, as well as 24 time zones, a signature of Patek Philippe.
6. Boucheron
Another watch that’s, well, ahead of its time is worn by Adam Driver – the Boucheron Epure. Styled with a 42mm pink gold concentric dial, the Epure is outstanding; yet outlandish and oversized for a film set in the 1980s. 42mm watches weren’t manufactured until a decade later, and this particular piece wasn’t produced until 2013. Nevertheless, this Boucheron timepiece is a status symbol fit for the house of Gucci.
7. Cartier
Lastly, Maurizio Gucci’s Cartier Tank takes up a whole lot of screen time. Adam Driver mostly wore this watch in the film, a statement of his character’s impeccable fashion choice.
The Cartier Tank is a classic timepiece among men of his status. It is one of the most recognizable watches of Cartier, with the two parallel blanchards being the signature style of the Tank collection. The watch used in the film had a yellow gold casing, black leather strap, royal blue dials, and a diamond-studded button at the side.
He was last seen wearing it in the scene where Patrizia Reggiani, played by Lady Gaga, pulled him into a bathtub while fully clothed. Those who know the Tank’s sensitivity to water guess that the watch met its untimely end in that tub – and true enough, Maurizio was not seen wearing the Tank after that.
Conclusion
For a film that peeks into the life of the super-rich, their choice of watches certainly did not disappoint. Although there are some inaccuracies with the show, the watches shown are a testament to the life, wealth, and drama of the House of Gucci. If you want to check out more iconic watches, you may browse the catalog of a reputable seller, TheWatchCompany.com.
