Ryan Gosling
"First Man," which has been showing in Japan since February 2019, depicts the first human achievement of landing on the moon in 1969.
For watch enthusiasts, the mention of Apollo 11 will likely bring to mind the Omega Speedmaster. It is well known that Omega has been supplying watches to NASA's manned space flight program since 1965. For the production of First Man, Omega also provided the Speedmaster and other watches from that time, making the film even more fascinating.
The person we're featuring this time is actor Ryan Gosling, who reunited with director Damien Chazelle of La La Land to star in First Man. The photo was taken at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014, and shows him attending a photocall for Lost River, his directorial debut.
Let's take a look at the watch's wrist. The gently tanned dial features the brand logo, the "Constellation" model name and star at 6 o'clock, wedge-shaped indexes, and a seven-link bracelet with a vintage feel. This is an Omega "Constellation," likely a reference 2852 equipped with the Caliber 501, manufactured in the late 1950s.
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"Constellation"
Two years after filming, "La La Land" was released, and Ryan wore another vintage Omega watch, which became a hot topic. The thing that surprised me the most when I looked at the official website for the movie "First Man" was that "First Man" was actually being planned before "La La Land."
Ryan has long been known for his style of dressing in 70s-style fashion. It is unclear when he first acquired an Omega, and whether he purchased the Constellation out of an interest in vintage fashion. However, it is possible that Omega had a larger presence in his mind as he played the role of Neil Armstrong, and that this watch was a part of his resolve. This photo shows that Ryan, a talented actor who has been nominated for multiple Golden Globes and Academy Awards, was extremely passionate about "First Man."
