British director Guy Ritchie — who produces both Mobland for Paramount+ and The Gentlemen for Netflix — makes highly entertaining, stylistic shows loaded with action, drama, violence, dry humor, and tons of wristwatches.
For The Gentlemen Season 2 Ritchie and crew really lean into watches, to the extent that we cannot recall a single show, other than The Gentlemen Season 1, that’s ever included this many, and featured them so prominently.
Incredibly, there are over a dozen watch references in the eight episode second season of The Gentlemen, and many of the watches make multiple appearances.
We show eight watches below, but can confirm that not shown there are also timepieces from Bulgari (Serpenti Tubogas Gold worn by Benedetta Porcaroli who plays Bella), Vacheron Constantin (Historiques 222 Ref. 4200J/222J-B935 worn by Moayad Al-Nefaie who plays Sheikh Khaled Suliman), as well as watches from Movado, Ulysse Nardin, Audemars Piguet, and a few we’ve yet to identify.
Watches of “The Gentlemen” Season 2
Rolex Daytona Stainless Steel (Ref. 16520 or 116520)
Featured prominently on the wrist of Theo James, who plays Eddie Horniman, in many different scenes (pictured above and on the cover), across multiple episodes, the classic, highly coveted Rolex Daytona (Ref. 16520 or 116520) is a discontinued 40 mm 904L stainless steel automatic chronograph that can be found on the secondary market in the $25K to $40K range. Whether the watch is an earlier Zenith-powered Daytona 16520 or later Rolex-powered 116520, is up for debate, however, considering the aristocratic nature of the show, and that Eddie is the 13th Duke of Halstead, we’d wager its the 16520.
Franck Muller Gold Croco (Ref. 8880)
Sergio Castellitto who plays Marco Moretti, wears a Franck Muller Gold Croco Chronograph (Ref. 8880) timepiece, which features a large Cintrée Curvex case with a crocodile pattern CNC milled directly onto the case.
Panerai Luminor Due Goldtech (Ref. PAM01041)
Ray Winstone as Bobby Glass wears a 42 mm Panerai Luminor Due Goldtech (Ref. PAM01041) with an automatic movement and that’s rendered in Panerai’s proprietary 18K Goldtech (an alloy with a high copper and platinum content for a rich rose-gold tone and resistance to oxidation). These are around $15K.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Duetto 18K Pink Gold with Diamonds (Ref. Q2572570)
Kaya Scodelario who plays Susie Glass wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre’s reversible Reverso Duetto in 18K pink gold with diamonds, which has a light colored silvered-gray on one side, and a black dial on the other. The watch is in Jaeger-LeCoultre’s current catalog for a retail price of $34,600.
Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days 18K Red Gold (Ref. PAM00515)
Shown on the wrist of Lord Hawthorne, who is played by Hugh Bonneville, the Panerai Radiomir 1940 3 Days Red Gold (Ref. PAM00515) is powered by a hand wound mechanical movement and features a sizable 47 mm 18K red gold case that can be found for around $15K on the secondary market.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph Gold (Ref. Q389257J)
A classic Reverso Tribute Chronograph Gold (Ref. Q389257J) from Jaeger-LeCoultre, worn by Theo James, is fitting considering backdrop of The Gentlemen series. On one side is a classic black dial, and the other, is a complex skeletonized dial. The watch is powered by a manually wound movement and retails for $47,500.
Rolex Submariner 18K Yellow Gold (Ref. 126618LN)
Michele Morrone who plays Cico Maldini, wears a modern 41 mm Submariner 18K Yellow Gold (Ref. 126618LN), which is part of Rolex’s current catalog and retails for $50,900.
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Moonshine Gold (Ref. 310.60.42.50.10.001)
Our favorite watch from the show, is Theo James’ Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Moonshine Gold (Ref. 310.60.42.50.10.001), which features the iconic 42 mm Speedmaster case, rendered in Omega’s prorietary 18K yellow gold, with a dark green dial and matching ceramic bezel insert, powered by a METAS certified manually wound caliber 3861. Speedmasters are best had in stainless steel, however, for a show like this, a solid gold Speedmaster is about perfect. The retail is $50,900.
Final Thoughts
In addition to the gratuitous display of timepieces, The Gentlemen Season 2 showcases automobiles from Bentley, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Range Rover, Alfa Romeo, Land Rover, Austin-Healey, Ferrari, and Lamborghini; fashion from Barbour, Prada, Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, Brunello Cucinelli, Sergio Tacchini, Baracuta, Fairfax & Favor, Missoni, Thomas Farthing, Cordings, and Really Wild; as well as premium spirits and wines such as Pétrus 2009, Pétrus 1998, Masseto 1989, Château Mouton Rothschild 1989, The Macallan 1976, and Rosemaund Farm 10-Year-Old English Single Malt; plus practically everything is shot at posh locations that add to the overall ambiance of the show.
Regardless of whether each product was placed (paid) or organically included (free), this show clearly represents an ideal backdrop for premium timepieces.
Screenshots by Netflix (photographed by Professional Watches).
