Diamond Cellar Spring/Summer 2023

A VOYAGE INTO THE WORLD OF ROLEX HANS WILSDORF'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

WHAT MOMS WANT LUXURY PIECES TO SHOW HER YOU CARE

DOWN THE AISLE

6 STYLES FOR YOUR BIG DAY PLUS MEET OUR NEWEST COUPLES

DIAMOND CELLAR CEO

R. ANDREW JOHNSON

PRESIDENT ALEX JOHNSON

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MELISSA MCCOY

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PHOTOGRAPHER

DANI WATTS

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EDELSHAIN, THOMAS

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MCCARTAN, BELINDA

PINA, MARIA REGAN, STEVEN RESNICK, DIANE VOJCANIN

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TAYLOR SWAYZE & COURTNEY LAUB

ENGAGED FEBRUARY 24, 2023

COLUMBUS, OH

STORE DIRECTORY

CHEERS TO OUR NEWEST COUPLES

DOWN THE AISLE

SUMMER SIPS

CELEBRITY BLING

WOW FACTOR

WHAT MOMS WANT

ON THE COVER COLUMBUS COUPLE ELI & LIZA MARTIN

PHOTO BY NICOLE DIXON PHOTOGRAPHIC

Ah spring.

For some, it’s a time to escape to warm, sunny destinations. But for others, it’s your hearts that take you places.

You seek out opportunities to create wow-worthy moments, celebrating Mother’s Day, graduations, Father’s Day, engagements and weddings with those you care about the most. We hope our jewelry can help bring people together. What better way to welcome in the warmth and light of spring?

In this issue, discover the style inspiration behind what we’re loving, sharing and celebrating for your gift-giving needs and upcoming events plus ideas to elevate your everyday style. In “What Moms Want,” we’re highlighting some classic yet luxurious jewelry that you know she would love—but never buy for herself. Surprise her! From our newly engaged and newlywed couples, we always enjoy sharing happily-ever-after stories and photos in “Cheers to Our New Couples.” Just knowing that our luxury gifts have touched your lives—and serve as reminders of love and appreciation—means so much to us.

As we celebrate our 76th spring season creating and curating the world’s finest jewelry and watches, we’re excited and optimistic about what lies ahead. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journeys—from the proposals and the weddings to the Sunday mornings honoring your mothers and fathers. Thank you for letting us shine a little light on you.

Here comes the sun.

Cheers, Andy Johnson

STORE LOCATIONS

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COLUMBUS, OH 43219

GREEN HILLS

3805 GREEN HILLS VILLAGE DRIVE

NASHVILLE, TN 37215

CHERRY STREET

1523 EAST 15TH STREET

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BIGGER, MORE BRILLIANT DIAMONDS FOR LESS

Lab-grown diamonds from Céleste cost 70% less than mined diamonds of the same quality and carat weight. Save big or upgrade to the size you’ve always wanted with Céleste Created Diamonds. Our diamonds are identical in composition to mined diamonds at a fraction of the price. Feel good wearing a bigger, more brilliant diamond that was responsibly created above ground.

RAVI & PRIYA TRIPATHI

MARRIED NOVEMBER 11, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH

Priya’s ring was custom designed by the jewelers at Diamond Cellar. The center diamond belonged to my mother. It was set with a hidden halo to reflect Priya’s inner beauty. Our wedding bands are inscribed with our wedding date. -RAVI

JAKE THIELBAR & EMILY SAJDA

ENGAGED NOVEMBER 26, 2022

NEW HAVEN, CT

NATE ROEHRENBECK & CATE STRUNK

ENGAGED SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH

I knew it was forever when Jake and his dog walked me to work every single day.

-EMILY

After a date in downtown Columbus, Nate took me on a walk by the river near COSI, a special place to us. We took some pictures and he snuck the ring in the frame, I turned around and he was on one knee!

-CATE

DANI WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY

CHASE & KIAH BRUNS

MARRIED JULY 30, 2022 | FORT RECOVERY, OH

I knew it was forever when I saw Kiah become my biggest supporter. In every situation I went through, she had my back and lifted me up. I saw this in her with her family, too. Kiah would do anything for the people she loves, and that is the kind of person I want to go through life with. -CHASE

SARAH ELIZABETH STUDIO

SEAN MORRISON & ALEXIS DELMAR

ENGAGED NOVEMBER 10, 2022

NASHVILLE, TN

I was on a mother daughter trip to Nashville, and Sean came up to me at a bar. He said “I’m headed to the bar to get you a drink, what would you like?” The rest was history. -ALEXIS

We ring shopped at a few different places but Diamond Cellar immediately made us feel at ease. Lisa was amazing to work with—absolutely no pressure, just excitement.

-SEAN

Since Regan wasn’t a part of the engagement ring shopping experience, getting to shop for the wedding bands together was special. We both have a similar style when it comes to jewelry, so it was fun to pick out wedding bands that complemented each other. We will always remember the experience of shopping for our wedding bands together since they represent our love for one another.

-DAVID

DAVID & REGAN STARKEY

MARRIED OCTOBER 8, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH

At the beginning of the pandemic we had been dating for nearly three years, all of which had been long distance. Worried we wouldn’t be able to see each other for a while, David got a one-way ticket to Columbus and spent six weeks living with me and my family while the world was shut down. During this time, I realized that in times of uncertainty David made me feel calm and kept myself and my whole family entertained and thinking positively through some of the most stressful times of our lives. I had loved him for several years at this point, but this was when I truly realized I wanted to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.

-REGAN

Regan and I were in Miami with Regan’s family for a long weekend. One evening we went out to dinner, and I distinctly remember watching Regan interacting with her family. Her family means the world to her, and Regan’s smile lit up the room. At that moment I knew that this girl was truly special, and someone I wanted to be in my life forever.

-DAVID

ALDO TORRES JARA & LOCKARD CASSITY

MARRIED DECEMBER 3, 2022

CLARKSVILLE, TN

MASON WRIGHT & ABIGAIL MYERS

ENGAGED JUNE 10, 2022

COLUMBUS, OH

We grew up in the same town and developed a friendship around creating incredible memories and spending time being in the moment. Our first date was spent hammocking by the water and talking about our family, goals, and everything under the sun.

-ABIGAIL

I worked with Diamond Cellar to custom design Lockard’s ring with 12 stones surrounding the center diamond to represent our twelve years together. They even engraved the inside of the band with her cat, Maggie’s, paw prints.

JOSH SUMNER & LAUREN PRETO

ENGAGED OCTOBER 22, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.

JACKSON & CAILEIGH FULLER

MARRIED OCTOBER 15, 2022

DALLAS, TX

Within a week of meeting, we went on three dates, one of which was an Elton John concert. That’s where we both fell for each other and knew our bond was special.

-JACKSON

I can’t wait to be wearing my ring through all of our life-changing moments such as buying our first home, growing our family, and at the altar when I say I do!

-LAUREN

LIESL CLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHY

ELI & LIZA MARTIN

MARRIED SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

DRESDEN, OH

We both worked with Diamond Cellar to surprise each other on our wedding day.

Liza gifted me my dream watch from Rolex, and I custom designed a ring for her.

-ELI

Our wedding day was magical. The actual moment we stood in front of our family and friends becoming husband and wife was euphoric. It is hard to explain that moment, but it was full of all the best emotions.

-LIZA

I can’t wait to be wearing my ring when we land our dream jobs, buy our first house, have our first child, and adopt more dogs!

JOURNEY 1884 A SHOCK-RESISTANT AUTOMATIC WATCH

Meet the elegant automatic watch for navigating urban journeys, with shock resistance and high-end ceramic unidirectional bezel.

ESTABLISHED 1884

FROM THE MAKERS OF THE ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE ™

SUMMER SIPS

kentucky lemonade

SERVES 8

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup granulated sugar

¾ cup water

1½ cups fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons)

½ cup fresh mint leaves

½–²/³ cup bourbon

6 cups ginger ale

additional lemon slices, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water and heat over medium heat. Heat until sugar dissolves into water and mixture is clear. Simmer 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. Add lemon juice, mint leaves and bourbon, then let mixture cool. Pour mixture through a fine strainer into a large pitcher to remove solid particles and mint leaves. Add ginger ale and stir to combine. Add ice and lemon slices and serve cold. To serve, add a bit of water, lemon juice or light corn syrup to a shallow plate. To another shallow plate, add coarse white sugar. Dip the open end of glasses onto the liquid plate, then onto the sugar plate to create the sugar rim. Serve drink over ice cubes, garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of mint.

A fizzy, boozy twist gives a cool kick to a summertime classic.

CELEBRITY PICKS

From Hollywood to Cannes, these gorgeous stars use highfashion jewelry to complement their red carpet looks.

LEFT: To the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, Portuguese Victoria’s Secret model Sara Sampaio elevated her little black dress with Messika’s “Shards of Mirror” diamond necklace.

ABOVE: Lupita Nyong’o presented at the 2022 Academy Awards in gold gems from De Beers, including their Reflections of Nature “Motlatse Marvel” earrings comprised of fancy deep orange, pink and white diamonds to echo the light across the Motlatse Canyon in South Africa.

ABOVE: Spiderman: Homecoming’s Laura Harrier, a David Yurman ambassador, made her Met Gala debut in 2022 wearing the brand’s “Night Petals” earrings and three-row sea pearl, Tahitian pearl and diamond corseted choker necklace.

RIGHT: To Cannes 2022, fashion stylist and influencer Chriselle Lim wore an asymmetrical necklace and earrings from Pomellato’s Iconica Collection.

ROBERTO COIN

DIAMOND DOMINO NECKLACE $27,500

DOMINO X EARRINGS $12,900

what moms want

The best kind of gifts are the ones you know she wants but wouldn’t splurge on herself. These luxury pieces of fine jewelry are traditional rather than trendy, foolproof ways to show her you care.

david yurman

In the words of David Yurman and his wife and co-founder, Sybil Yurman, their eponymous luxury jewelry brand is “one long art project.” Since 1980, the New York-based designers have blazed new trails in the jewelry world, with an unwavering commitment to innovative design and top-notch craftsmanship. Undoubtedly, David Yurman’s most renowned silhouette is Cable: a twisted helix made of various types of precious metal, its ends often embellished with precious stones and gems. In their latest Sculpted Cable collection, the signature Cable design evolves into a carved form with a wave-like motif. The newest necklaces and bracelets feature handmade links with the flexibility and movement of a chain.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, SCULPTED CABLE 2-WRAP BRACELET IN STERLING SILVER, $1,850; SCULPTED CABLE HOOP EARRINGS IN 18K YELLOW GOLD, $3,500; SCULPTED CABLE NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER, $2,950; SCULPTED CABLE CHOKER NECKLACE IN STERLING SILVER, $650; SCULPTED CABLE BAND RING IN 18K YELLOW GOLD, $1,900; SCULPTED CABLE BAND RING IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH PAVÉ DIAMONDS, $6,800; SCULPTED CABLE BRACELET IN STERLING SILVER, $950; SCULPTED CABLE BRACELET IN 18K YELLOW GOLD, $5,800; SCULPTED CABLE PINKY RING IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH PAVÉ DIAMONDS, $6,700; SCULPTED CABLE PINKY RING IN STERLING SILVER, $425.

marco bicego

Since 2000, Marco Bicego has been making hand-engraved fine jewelry out of 18K gold in Vicenza, Italy’s Capital of Gold. Distinctive gold pieces remain a cornerstone of the Maison, now in more modern and innovative silhouettes. Marco Bicego’s Siviglia Collection is a tribute to Andalusian culture, inspired by the traditions of Seville, Spain. The collection features delicate 18-carat yellow gold chains with stations of bezel-set petite baroque ovals, hand-engraved and highlighted by shimmering pavé diamonds or mother-of-pearl beads. The result is dainty and distinctive pieces that she’ll undoubtedly cherish forever.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 18K YELLOW GOLD AND PEARL LONG NECKLACE, $4,550; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND FOUR DROP EARRINGS, $1,880; 18K YELLOW, PEARL AND DIAMOND MEDIUM DROP EARRINGS, $1,760; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND PEARL LARIAT, $4,990; 18K YELLOW GOLD, PEARL AND DIAMOND NORTH SOUTH RING, $1,170; 18K YELLOW GOLD AND PEARL LARGE BEAD BRACELET, $1,540; 18K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD DIAMOND ACCENT BANGLET, $1,570.

roberto coin

As with most artists, Roberto Coin pays homage to his upbringing in the majestic city of Vicenza, Italy, when creating jewelry for his brand. He also draws inspiration from nature, culture and his exotic travels, which serve as fodder for his pieces handcrafted in 18K gold. Each and every piece is adorned with his signature ruby tucked inside for only the wearer to see. Roberto Coin’s Venetian Princess is perhaps his most iconic collection, inspired by a Venice fairytale with its notable clover signet. The newer Gold Duchessa Collection features modern iterations of the Princess Diamond shape, pavé diamonds and Roberto Coin’s signature satin finish gold on links and chains.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND VENETIAN PRINCESS NECKLACE, 33 INCHES, $12,300; 18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND VENETIAN PRINCESS NECKLACE, $3,640; 18K YELLOW GOLD DUCHESSA SMALL EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS, $2,150; 18K YELLOW GOLD DUCHESSA SMALL OVAL LINK NECKLACE WITH DIAMONDS, $6,300; 18K YELLOW GOLD DUCHESSA SMALL OVAL LINK NECKLACE WITH DIAMONDS, $15,300; 18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND VENETIAN PRINCESS EARRINGS, $6,700.

pomellato

Known for its innovative and unique designs, Pomellato is a Milan-born brand that has pushed the fashion envelope since its inception in 1967. Pomellato was the first global luxury jewelry brand out of Italy, and it has set the bar high in both craftsmanship and design. The brand’s Iconica Collection is a tribute to its goldsmithing roots, full of classic pieces that will be forever iconic. The Catene Collection translates to “chains” in Italian, and puts a unique and luxurious twist on this jewelry staple that has recently seen a trendy resurgence.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, CATENE BRACELET FEATURING BROWN DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $25,950; CATENE RING FEATURING BROWN DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $24,200; CATENE NECKLACE FEATURING DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $74,800; ICONICA RING FEATURING BROWN DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $3,350; ICONICA BANGLE FEATURING BROWN DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $16,500; ICONICA CHOKER NECKLACE AND PENDANT FEATURING DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $28,500; ICONICA PENDANT FEATURING DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $3,250; CATENE EARRINGS FEATURING DIAMONDS SET IN 18K ROSE GOLD, $22,200.

A VOYAGE INTO THE WORLD OF ROLEX

Hans Wilsdorf was firmly convinced of a person’s ability to innovate and strive for excellence. More than 100 years after the creation of the brand, the founder’s philosophy is more present than ever, from the manufacturing of the company’s watches to its commitments worldwide.

Commitment to excellence

Since the beginning, the story of Rolex has been characterized by the quest for perfection and the ambition to push back boundaries.

At the turn of the 20th century, a visionary entrepreneur based in London was on the verge of success. His aim? To introduce the watchmaking world of the day to an as-yet-unknown dial signature: Rolex. A new name, invented in 1908, it would become one of the world’s most respected brands in the space of a few decades. As Hans Wilsdorf recounted in his memoirs of the early days of his company, the opposition he faced seemed insurmountable at first.

The entrepreneur started out with very little, but he did possess invaluable qualities: vision, perseverance and an extraordinary ability to work. An orphan at the age of 12, with nothing other than his determination to help him overcome challenges, Hans Wilsdorf went on to invent the world’s first waterproof self-winding wristwatch with a Perpetual rotor – a watch that has become a benchmark in terms of quality and prestige.

“Too complicated, too fragile, ill-adapted” – the wristwatch was met with scepticism. Yet, relying on his firmly-held beliefs, Hans Wilsdorf managed to achieve his bold objective of establishing the Rolex watch – the Oyster Perpetual – as the archetype of the waterproof timepiece: precise, robust and able to withstand all conditions. But he was not simply a visionary who endowed Rolex watches with their fundamental technical and aesthetic characteristics. His constant quest for perfection was accompanied by a profound generosity and unshakeable faith in human potential.

Uniting expertise

An integrated and independent company, Rolex has manufacturing resources that encompass a wide range of skills and knowledge. Watchmakers, engineers, designers and other specialists work closely together from the design to the manufacturing of the

watches. Rolex’s company culture is based above all on human values, which place both expertise and soft skills at the heart of the brand’s different activities.

Rolex is host to a variety of professions, brought to life by employees who are experts in their fields. The company has complete control over its essential components, from the casting of gold alloys to machining, finishing and assembly of the movement, case, dial and bracelet elements, as well as gem-setting. Its know-how is also made available right across the world thanks to an exceptional after-sales service network.

To ensure the brand’s expertise exists into the future, Rolex has its own unique Training Centre. Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and the development of its employees, the centre, located in Geneva, provides training to employees and instructs apprentices. The company aims to pass on to younger generations its pride in its skills and mastery of its knowledge.

A watch unlike the rest

The Oyster Perpetual collection was built on the success of the original Oyster model, patented by Rolex and

launched in 1926. As the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, it played a pioneering role in the development of the modern timepiece. Over the years, the Oyster became the proud bearer of many other innovations – such as self-winding by means of the Perpetual rotor (1931) – that defined the identity of the models in the collection and forged Rolex’s reputation for excellence, of which chronometric precision and reliability are among the cornerstones.

The Oyster gradually evolved into a collection of watches that integrated new functions and innovative technologies. All the models share fundamental features and a strong visual identity. Today the collection consists of 12 ranges, split into two categories: Classic watches such as the Datejust and the Day-Date, and Professional watches, including the Explorer and the GMT-Master II.

As the pioneer of the wristwatch, the company is at the origin of numerous major innovations in the watchmaking industry and has filed over 500 patents in the course of its history.

“The opposition I encountered seemed insuperable.”

Hans Wilsdorf, 1945

dates with destiny

Fine calendar watches by Patek Philippe situate the user not only in the hour and day but also in the month— and in the annals of legendary timepieces.

BY CHRISTEN FISHER

When the Roman poet Virgil wrote, “All our sweetest hours fly fastest,” he wasn’t making a scientific observation, but a psychological one. (“Time flies,” we say today, “when you’re having fun.”) But of course literal time moves at a constant rate independent of our endeavors, sweet or bitter, and that movement goes beyond the circulating hands of the clock to propel the calendar’s pages and a tree’s annual rings. It needs and deserves precision instruments to mark its passage accurately—instruments such as Patek Philippe’s remarkable collection of simple, annual and perpetual calendar watches.

Simple calendar watches display the date through an aperture or by means of a hand to indicate the number of the day from 1 to 31 within the month. To maintain the correct date, these watches must be manually adjusted at the end of thirty days and at the end of February.

Patek’s current collection features several simple calendar watches including Reference 7300/1200R Ladies’ Twenty~4 Automatic in rose gold. Designed for the modern, active woman, this watch features a round case with diamond-set bezel and is available with either a brown sunburst or silvery dial enriched with a shimmering vertical and horizontal finish known as “shantung.” Powered by the self-winding movement caliber 324 S C, this timepiece displays hours, minutes and sweep seconds, as well as the date in an aperture at 6 o’clock. It is presented on a rose gold bracelet with foldover clasp.

For gentlemen, Patek offers Reference 5226G Calatrava in white gold with a textured charcoal gray dial featuring a black gradient rim. The self-winding movement caliber 26-330 S C powers this watch’s hours, minutes, central seconds, aperture-type date and stopseconds mechanism. It comes with two interchangeable handstitched straps: a beige calfskin with a nubuck finish and a black calfskin with an embossed fabric motif.

Annual calendars, a complication invented by Patek in 1996, require only a single manual adjustment once each year at the end of February. The current collection includes Reference 4947/1A Annual Calendar, a 38mm watch designed to suit both men’s and ladies’ wrists. Available in stainless steel with a blue shantung satinfinish dial and gold applied numerals, this timepiece is powered by self-winding movement caliber 324 S QA LU. The day and month are displayed by hands while the date is shown in an aperture. The watch also features a moon phase and sweep seconds.

Additionally, there is Reference 4947G Annual Calendar of the same size, but designed exclusively with ladies in mind. Powered by the same movement as the 4947/1A, this version features a silvery dial with a shantung satin finish handsomely set off by a white gold case and crown set with 141 and 14 diamonds respectively. It is presented on a shiny, peacock blue alligator strap.

Reference 5205R Annual Calendar with moon phase was designed for gentlemen. Originally launched in 2010, it was released in this version in 2022. It features an olivegreen sunburst dial with a black-gradient rim. The handpolished, rose gold case houses the self-winding movement caliber 324 S QA LU 24H/206 and boasts a concave bezel, hollowed flanks, skeletonized lugs and a sapphire crystal case back. It is presented on a handstitched, two-tone green alligator strap with a prong buckle.

The most technologically complex calendar watch is the perpetual calendar. Boasting a mechanical “memory” of four years, or 1,461 days, a perpetual calendar watch accommodates months with 31, 30, and 28 days as well as February 29th in leap years. Requiring a highly sophisticated mechanism based on a complex system of levers and cams pivoting around their axes, these models will only require manual adjustment in the year 2100, the next century year not divisible by 400. Two examples of this extraordinary feat of Patek Philippe engineering are the 5320G Men’s Perpetual Calendar and the 7140G Ladies’ First Perpetual Calendar, both in white gold.

The 5320 is powered by caliber 324 S Q and features a gilded opaline rose gold dial with charcoal gray gold applied numerals. The calendar displays are arranged in a twin in-line, day/month aperture at 12 o’clock. The date is indicated by a hand surrounding the moon phase at 6 o’clock. These are complemented by two round apertures: one for the day/night indicator between 7 and 8 o’clock; and the other for the leap year cycle between 4 and 5 o’clock. The moon phases on this watch require a one-day correction only once every 122 years. This watch comes with interchangeable full and sapphire crystal case backs and is presented on a chocolate brown alligator strap with a fold-over clasp buckle.

The 7140 is powered by the ultra-thin self-winding movement caliber 240 Q. Its bezel is set with 68 diamonds, which beautifully deflect light onto a silvery sunburst dial with applied numerals and minute pearls in gold. It comes with interchangeable full and sapphire crystal case backs and is presented on either a gray or a turquoise alligator strap with a prong buckle set with an additional 27 diamonds.

Whether you choose a simple, annual or perpetual calendar wristwatch, the hours will pass sweetly if they’re marked by a Patek Philippe.

full time

TUDOR BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT $17,400

ROLEX OP GMT-MASTER II $11,250

PATEK PHILIPPE AQUANAUT SELF-WINDING $49,090

Keanu Reeves has been wearing luxury watches on-screen and off since the mid ‘90s. Here he rocks a unique timepiece during a shoot for The Matrix Reloaded: the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonic Memory Time, which was introduced in 1996.

Actor

Jack Guy

HOROLOGICAL HERO

Actor and action-movie icon Keanu Reeves has A-lister taste in luxury watches and a generous spirit to boot.

BY HALEY LONGMAN

Keanu Reeves, 58, has gained a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most generous actors. He famously gave each of his 12 stuntmen on 1999’s The Matrix his own Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Then, in 2021, members of the four-person stunt team of John Wick 4 were each given a Rolex Submariner as a wrap gift. It was a perfect, well-thought-out present from a guy who knows his stunts—and his timepieces.

Reeves is a Canadian who was born in Beirut, Lebanon. His first starring role was in the 1989 sci-fi film Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and he appeared in its sequels. (Yeah, Reeves is quite a franchise guy.) Also in ’89, he made an impression in Ron Howard’s Parenthood as the daughter’s slovenly boyfriend, who turns out to have unexpected tenderness Clearly Reeves was an actor to watch, and he soon became a wearer of watches to watch as well.

In 1994’s Speed, Reeves’ LAPD officer Jack Traven wears the Casio G-Shock DW5600C-1V. It was an ionic watch for the era, the perfect accessory for his character in this groundbreaking film. (Speed is considered by some connoisseurs a pioneer in modern realistic movie stunts.)

The actor played a supernatural detective in 2005’s Constantine His watch on screen and in real life at this time, the Oris Modern Classic Ref. 7940, gets many memorable close-ups in the film, where viewers can both stare into the eyes of this demon hunter and ogle the stainless-steel case and guilloche dial.

For the John Wick franchise, comprising three films and the brand-new John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves sports timepieces by Carl F. Bucherer. Eagled-eyed watch aficionados will notice that in these movies, the title character wears the Patravi Travel Tech II GMT chronograph, the piece Reeves also wore to the second film’s world premiere in 2017. For John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum’s premiere in 2019, he stayed on-brand with the 50 Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec. Reeves’

on-screen persona Wick also has on the Manero AutoDate with a sapphire display. The character wears his watches with the dial on the inside of his wrist to protect the glass case. It’s a cringe-worthy move for a watch collector, sure, but one that makes sense for a violent assassin on the move.

Then, of course, comes Rolex. Reeves is the proud owner of the GMT-Master II Coke Ref. 16710, as well as the Submariner, which he wore in the romance film The Lake House Each Submariner Ref. 126610LN has the highly recognizable date cyclops magnifier, an Oystersteel case topped with a black unidirectional Cerachrom bezel, a matching dial with large luminescent hour markers and an Oyster bracelet. Each one that he gave his stunt crew is engraved with a personalized inscription: “Wick Five/Thank You/Keanu/JW4/2021.”

“Money doesn’t mean anything to me,” Reeves has said. “I’ve made a lot of money, but I want to enjoy life and not stress myself building my bank account.” Instead, he’s built up his watch vault—and donated much of his earnings. Reeves is an avid philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to cancer charities to honor his sister Kim, who was diagnosed with leukemia in the ’90s but is now cancer-free. Rounding out Reeves’ timepiece collection is the IWC Big Pilot Ref. IW500912; the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse Ref. 5738R with a rose gold case and black dial; and the Hamilton PSR MTX, a limited-edition line the brand released in conjunction with 2021’s The Matrix Resurrections This spectacular piece has an all-black PVD coating and a green display, and there are only 1,999 of them, a nod to the year the original Matrix came out.

We dare you to find a reason not to like Keanu Reeves. Producers love him, directors love him, crew members love him and, of course, the ladies love him too. But envy is distinct from dislike, and we can’t blame you if you’re envious of Reeves’ horological acquisitions. We’ll allow it. Go ahead.

REEVES WATCHES TO WATCH

From left to right: Reeves has had the unique Pargmigiani Fleurier Toric Memory

Time since 2006. Its design is inspired by Greek architecture; the stainless steel Rolex

“Submariner Date” Ref.

126610LN is the watch Reeves gifted to each of his stunt men on John Wick 4; Reeves wore this IWC Big Pilot Ref. IW500912 on his 2017 cover of Men’s Fitness

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