The watch worn by acclaimed film director and actor Denzel Washington

What kind of watches do top celebrities choose? Celebrity Watch Hunting is a serial column that showcases a snapshot of celebrities from around the world. This time, we'll be looking at the watch worn by Hollywood's talented actor, Denzel Washington!

Denzel Washington

　Denzel Washington was born in New York in 1954. He made his film debut in 1981 in "Hello, Daddy!" and was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He won the award for "Selma" in 1989, and became the second African-American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2001 for "Training Day." He is a highly acclaimed actor.

　This time, let's focus on the watch worn by Denzel Washington at the press conference for the 2018 action movie "The Equalizer 2." The watch on his left wrist is the Montblanc dress watch, the Montblanc Star Classic Automatic.

Montblanc "Montblanc Star Classic Automatic"

The "Star" is Montblanc's core model today. It has been available since 2001 and its predecessor is the "Meisterstück" watch collection, which was first released by Montblanc in 1997. Its distinctive features include a round case with rounded sides and an onion-shaped crown, which are designs inherited from pocket watches. Incidentally, "Meisterstück" is also the name of a fountain pen released by Montblanc in 1924. This model was created with the concept of a watch that would also be popular with Montblanc fountain pen users, and until 2013, "Meisterstuck" was engraved on the case side. It has now been integrated into the "Star Legacy" collection.

　The Montblanc Star Classic Automatic worn by Denzel Washington is a model released in 2012. Based on the ETA2895-2, it features a small seconds hand at 6 o'clock. The subtle Montblanc star emblem on the small dial adds a touch of elegance.

The watch of choice for the man of character, Denzel Washington

　He will star in the hit film "TENET," which was released in Japan in September 2020.John David Washingtonis Denzel's eldest son. John David also wears a Montblanc watch. It's possible that Denzel gave it to him, but if that wasn't the case, and the son was influenced by his father and chose the same brand of watch, it would show a glimpse of his respect for Denzel.

　In Hollywood, African-American actors were once only given opportunities to play supporting roles, but Denzel Washington is known for breaking this tradition. He captivated audiences with his proud portrayals and established himself as a socially conscious actor. There are many stories that speak to his virtue. Many years later, it was still fresh in our memory that Denzel once paid the tuition for an aspiring actor who couldn't afford to study drama at university. The watch of choice for this man of character, Denzel Washington, is the Montblanc Star Classic Automatic.