Brad Pitt in Tokyo: a rare Patek Philippe on his wrist to promote the film F1

In Tokyo to promote the film F1, Brad Pitt once again made a splash, this time with a watch as rare as it is inaccessible: a Patek Philippe Nautilus “Jumbo” 3700.

As F1 breaks box-office records, Brad Pitt continues his world tour. In Tokyo, the 61-year-old actor held a series of interviews and red carpets. But it was above all his wrist that caught the attention of enthusiasts: he was wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700 in steel, with a “tropical” bronze dial that has become almost legendary. A choice that confirms that, beyond his charisma, Brad Pitt also knows how to play the watchmaking subtlety card.

The Nautilus 3700, nicknamed Jumbo for its 42 mm diameter, is a model imagined in 1976 by Gérald Genta, the design genius behind Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak. The bronze dial, which appeared in 1977, is not a marketing variation: it is the result of natural oxidation, specific to storage conditions and light, making each watch unique. In other words, no other timepiece resembles Brad Pitt’s.

A perfect watch… or almost

This model embodies the perfect balance between discreet sportiness and vintage elegance. Yet this Patek has two major shortcomings: it’s virtually impossible to find on the market, and when you do, it costs close to 300,000 euros. A luxury few can afford, even among the most discerning connoisseurs of fine watchmaking.

For Brad Pitt, it’s one more piece in an already impressive collection. In New York, he was recently seen with a Vacheron Constantin 222 and a Patek Philippe Calatrava. Every time he appears, he seems to be playing a role through his watches, as if writing a horological narrative parallel to his career.

Paris, still at the heart of prestige watchmaking

Even if this appearance took place in Tokyo, Paris remains a must for these exceptional timepieces. Numerous boutiques on Place Vendôme and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré offer rare selections, often by appointment.

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