What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? "Celebrity Watch Hunting" is a serial column that introduces scenes of celebrities from around the world.
This time, we will introduce the watches worn by actor Taron Egerton, who stars in the Elton John biopic "Rocketman," which began screening in Japan on August 28, 2019, and Elton John himself!
Elton John
Elton John is a musician known for his brilliant achievements, including the legendary hit "Your Song" released in 1970, five Grammy Awards, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," the theme song to Disney's "The Lion King." "Rocketman," currently in theaters, is a musical film that depicts the ups and downs of his life, and was executive produced by Elton himself.
The photo shows him attending a photocall for "Rocketman" at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Elton, who has always loved flashy outfits, was decked out in vibrant blue on this day, including a jacket with the film's title printed on the chest and Gucci sunglasses (Gucci designer Alessandro Michele is also in charge of Elton's stage costumes for his world tours). The watch he chose to match the color scheme was a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date with an ice blue dial.
The prestige Day-Date model, which uses only gold or platinum for its case materials, is also known for its wide variety of colors and dials. This model features a platinum case with a smooth bezel, and even the indices and hands are blue. The refreshing ice blue dial paired with the platinum case is one of the most popular features, and current models are available with baguette-cut diamonds on the indices and bezel, as well as a dial design with a diagonal grid motif.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day Date
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Next, let's take a look at the watch worn by Taron Egerton, who played the lead role of Elton John in "Rocketman." He is a British actor born in 1989 who made his big break in his first starring role in "Kingsman." He is also known for his outstanding singing ability, and in the 2016 CG animated film "Sing," he even performed Elton John's "I'm Still Standing." Given this track record, it seems that Elton John himself called him to appear in "Rocketman." Taron himself sings many of Elton's classic songs throughout the film.
The photo shows this talented young actor, Taron, at the London premiere of "Rocketman." In his black suit with orange accents, the watch stands out.
This is actually a Franck Muller tonneau-shaped watch that was modified by British watch customization company Bamford at the request of Elton John. It was likely based on a Casablanca model. The dial features a painted spiral pattern, and Elton's initial "E" is featured on the counterweight of the second hand. It was released as a collaboration model between Bamford and Elton John, coinciding with the start of his world tour in October 2018. Other colors available include yellow, green, and diamond-studded versions, with 10 pieces of each being produced, priced between US$11,000 and US$22,000.
Franck Muller/Bamford Customization, Elton John Collaboration Model
When we checked with Franck Muller PR, we learned that Elton John and Franck Muller are close friends, and that Elton owns over 100 Franck Muller watches. It has also been said that the name "Franck Muller Watchland" actually reflects a hint given to Franck Muller by Elton John, who said, "A name that can be understood by all generations would be good."
The acrylic box for the collaboration model features a quote from Elton John, who chose a Franck Muller watch as his custom watch.
Born in 1947, Elton John, 72, is currently on his world tour, dubbed the "Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour." The tour is a large-scale one scheduled to run until 2021, and he has announced that he will retire at the end of it. This model, which will mark the end of his legend, will undoubtedly be a special watch not only for Taron Egerton, but also for any fans who acquire it.
