Zero Dark Thirty with Rolex Explorer I and Omega Speedmaster

In Zero Dark Thirty, Katheryn Bigelow's latest war film, the real story of the death of UBL is finally filmed the right way with the right actors, right story and of course the right watches.

In once scene, the replacement CIA station chief  islamabad is wearing a Rolex Explorer 1

The beauty and simplicity of the Explorer is something thats due to its great balance with function and form.  The super legible no date 3-6-9 dial minimalist and symmetrical.  The 39mm oyster case is actually this generations right size without the hassles of looking out for your huge watch from banging around life's furnitures.  And of course the simple Oyster bracelet where Rolex made origin that still is simply beautiful and sturdy.

Kyle Chandler, who plays Jonathan Bradley, the first CIA station chief in the movie is wearing nothing but an Omega Speedmaster.

Only half of the watch is seen on the wide screen but from the hands, indices, bezel and buttons is no doubt the iconic moonwatch.

Tag Heuer in Tom Cruise - Jack Reacher

I'm not that much in favor of product placements on movies especially the all too clear ones.  And the one at "Jack Reacher" is no exception.  I always prefer that a product was used in the film without any contract or marketing ploy, but because it fits the overall aesthetic and purpose in the movie.

But even though, its always fun to ID these things, especially watches.

The villain in the movie sports the Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M Calibre 5.  The watch was a couple of seconds in full glory on the screen.

Then the mistress who bought it for his forbidden man. Tag Heuer Carrera Heritage Calibre 6.

 And, the detective also wore something to which looks like an Omega Speedmaster.  If so, are the Tags really product placements?  Well I still think they are.