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Rock · 18 March 2018, 05:03 PM

He has NZ Citizenship, therefore he is a Kiwi. Not that it is a big issue.
He is a successful actor regardless of whether you like him or not.
Pick a celebrity, someone has a story about him and how he was mean to fans. Who cares.
Is he a WIS? Anyone with that many watches clearly has some deeper interest and feeling for them. It could have been coffee cups or cuff links.
Would I pay more for a watch just because a celebrity owned it? Only if they were one of my special idols (like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull)

Mainspring13 · 18 March 2018, 07:39 PM

"met" him one night outside a bar. he is also a musician. plays guitar.
anyway, I guess he did a guest spot for a band that night.
I was outside waiting to get in to see the next band on.
it was a rainy day. I was sitting on a bench, first in line. I had a hoodie on and was on my phone. I guess he popped out and stood next to me while waiting for his ride.

another fan that came to see the show I was going to shouted all of a sudden, "you are Russell Crowe!"................ I hear a deep voice that says, "yes".

I look up and there is was... gave him a nod, he gave me a nod, then I put my head down and continued to be on my phone.

soon after previous crowd was in the bar started to come out and just mobbed him.
kinda felt sorry for the guy. all he wanted was to go home. he looked tired as hell.

Anyway, didn't realize he was a watch guy. would have noted what he wore.

his collection is not to my taste but good collection still with interesting history behind them all.

hope his divorce isn't too nasty. I'm guessing the reason for selling off some of his things.

Rolex time is money · 18 March 2018, 07:54 PM

Which auction house will be doing this?

MonBK · 18 March 2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex time is money

Which auction house will be doing this?

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https://youtu.be/xc2G6GaG-4I

BLNR Nairobi · 18 March 2018, 08:09 PM

That was a sad and hard video to watch. Divorces are tough

jimcameron · 18 March 2018, 08:54 PM

I've greatly enjoyed many of his movies.

Sounds like he would get bored in an airport and go buy a $25000 watch if he got the urge. Nice lifestyle.

When I get bored in an airport I buy a newspaper.

superstarmar · 19 March 2018, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

I've greatly enjoyed many of his movies.

Sounds like he would get bored in an airport and go buy a $25000 watch if he got the urge. Nice lifestyle.

When I get bored in an airport I buy a newspaper.

frankoman · 19 March 2018, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

Pro tip: speed up the vid to 1.5x speed. RC speaks incredibly slow.

true !

Speed · 19 March 2018, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

I've greatly enjoyed many of his movies.

Sounds like he would get bored in an airport and go buy a $25000 watch if he got the urge. Nice lifestyle.

When I get bored in an airport I buy a newspaper.

This.

A singularly uninspiring bunch of watches.

nGage7962 · 19 March 2018, 09:42 AM

Don’t know him personally, but I have enjoyed some of his work and others not so much. Chuckled the first time I read about his “Art of Divorce” auction.

metdrdg · 19 March 2018, 09:45 AM

My guess is he’s unloading these hoping to make a profit based on his name and he doesn’t wear them at all anymore because he’s probably moved on to patek/vc/ap etc.

cht · 19 March 2018, 11:20 AM

first time I noticed the yatchmaster's SEL's don't fit the case until this video...like the ceramic 40mm seadwellers...

I think you can see RC in the reflection of the crystals wearing glasses sometime.

maylebox · 19 March 2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

Pro tip: speed up the vid to 1.5x speed. RC speaks incredibly slow.

Thanks, I didn't even know that was an option.

Interesting to know he's a watch guy even if we don't share the exact same taste.

I do enjoy his work on screen though (The Nice Guys, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, and The Insider come to mind)

As far as being a jerk I've never met him. I suppose some of the stories of him being rude at times may be true. Then again I suspect many fans think they're entitled to bother you at dinner, at the pub, or with your kids in the park because they paid to see your movie.

Jack Jumpin · 19 March 2018, 11:55 AM

Thats one load of rubbish you can buy when money is no issue.

Reminds me of a certain Mr. Jackson's spending habits.

Wahlberg · 20 March 2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

A singularly uninspiring bunch of watches.

I kinda admire him because his collection is rather diverse. He just buys what he likes, he isn't looking for ''what should I get for 10k and gives me the most bang for buck''.

Most people don't have that luxury, he doesn't care or is trying to make a statement. Look at guys like Ed Sheeran, Kevin Hart, John Mayer. They all have amazing collections with the latest and hottest RM's/Rolex (old and new)/AP/Patek but that's just throwing money at it, especially when you look at Kevin Hart. Anything expensive with gold or diamonds is his. Swipe the card and done.

RolexNorth · 20 March 2018, 09:43 AM

Major womanizer which is fine if you're not married and not impacting other's with your issues.

He was filming The Cinderella Man all over Downtown Toronto back in 2005. Apparently, he had problems staying faithful to his wife as early as 2 years into their marriage at that time. He was picked up by the police for threatening hotel staff where he was staying. There was a problem with the phones in the hotel one of the nights and he verbally abused and threatened hotel staff about it. Police got involved and he let them know that because of his philandering ways, his wife had him on a very strict curfew where he was expected to call her every few hours to give her his whereabouts so she could keep tabs on him that he wasn't sleeping around.

He admitted as much when a few weeks later he was on some Hollywood talkshow and was asked the same question. He mentioned his marriage was hanging by a thread at that point and if he didn't make the phone call, it could have cost him his marriage.

I recall he was fooling around with Meg Ryan during filming of Proof of Life which ended her marriage to Dennis Quaid.

MonBK · 20 March 2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexNorth

Major womanizer which is fine if you're not married and not impacting other's with your issues.

He was filming The Cinderella Man all over Downtown Toronto back in 2005. Apparently, he had problems staying faithful to his wife as early as 2 years into their marriage at that time. He was picked up by the police for threatening hotel staff where he was staying. There was a problem with the phones in the hotel one of the nights and he verbally abused and threatened hotel staff about it. Police got involved and he let them know that because of his philandering ways, his wife had him on a very strict curfew where he was expected to call her every few hours to give her his whereabouts so she could keep tabs on him that he wasn't sleeping around.

He admitted as much when a few weeks later he was on some Hollywood talkshow and was asked the same question. He mentioned his marriage was hanging by a thread at that point and if he didn't make the phone call, it could have cost him his marriage.

I recall he was fooling around with Meg Ryan during filming of Proof of Life which ended her marriage to Dennis Quaid.

National Enquirer thank you for this excellent report.

Speedbird-1 · 20 March 2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

National Enquirer thank you for this excellent report.

The truth, is the first victim in many divorces.

Hearsay, gossip, 'Chinese whispers' and Fake News, click bait ammo all.

VicLeChic · 20 March 2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cht

first time I noticed the yatchmaster's SEL's don't fit the case until this video...like the ceramic 40mm seadwellers...

I think you can see RC in the reflection of the crystals wearing glasses sometime.

true with the 16622, then corrected with the 116622 in 2013 where SELs are flush with the lugs (on top of other changes like oysterlock clasp, easylink, blue parachrom hairspring, blue chromalight, finer sandblasted grain on dial, different lug profile, bracelet solid links all over not just end links).

VicLeChic · 20 March 2018, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexNorth

Major womanizer which is fine if you're not married and not impacting other's with your issues.

He was filming The Cinderella Man all over Downtown Toronto back in 2005. Apparently, he had problems staying faithful to his wife as early as 2 years into their marriage at that time. He was picked up by the police for threatening hotel staff where he was staying. There was a problem with the phones in the hotel one of the nights and he verbally abused and threatened hotel staff about it. Police got involved and he let them know that because of his philandering ways, his wife had him on a very strict curfew where he was expected to call her every few hours to give her his whereabouts so she could keep tabs on him that he wasn't sleeping around.

He admitted as much when a few weeks later he was on some Hollywood talkshow and was asked the same question. He mentioned his marriage was hanging by a thread at that point and if he didn't make the phone call, it could have cost him his marriage.

I recall he was fooling around with Meg Ryan during filming of Proof of Life which ended her marriage to Dennis Quaid.

That explains lot 211 and 215.

'This necklace was given to me by Meg Ryan in 2000. It is a commissioned one of a kind piece by the designer Jeanine Payer. Meg knew I liked the poetry of Banjo Patterson and she had a verse from Clancy of the Overflow engraved on it. I had this in my pocket when I won the Academy Award in 2001.' Russell Crowe
https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/list/AU0822/211

'This watch was a gift from Meg Ryan. I don't know who the initials RJM refer to.' Russell Crowe
https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/list/AU0822/215

GBD · 21 March 2018, 03:42 AM

Master and Commander is the greatest movie not to be made into a franchise. They coulda made ten more, though. Such a fantastic movie.

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JacksonStone · 21 March 2018, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GBD

Master and Commander is the greatest movie not to be made into a franchise. They coulda made ten more, though. Such a fantastic movie.

I love it too. The battle scenes really give my subwoofer a workout. I was always sorry they didn't make more, but that makes the one they did make quite special.

Speedbird-1 · 21 March 2018, 03:58 AM

[QUOTE=GBD;8390740]Master and Commander is the greatest movie not to be made into a franchise. They coulda made ten more, though. Such a fantastic movie.

You're leaning against an open door, with me on that my friend.
Superb movie. Drama, humour & fantastic photography etc, etc.
The potential of the storyline, leaving it as you say, wide open for a sequel or two.
An ex-navy (him not me) mate of mine
watches it at least once a month, that's a bit OTT though!

"To the Ladies and Mistresses,.....may they never meet!"

Esoteric · 21 March 2018, 04:18 AM

Great actor and not a jerk at all (although I can see where you could easily think that based on some of his TV interviews.). He was in Dublin a few months ago and went to the same pub every night and drank, chatted and interacted casually with all the locals. No ego or BS with him at all.

Wahlberg · 21 March 2018, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VicLeChic

That explains lot 211 and 215.

'This necklace was given to me by Meg Ryan in 2000. It is a commissioned one of a kind piece by the designer Jeanine Payer. Meg knew I liked the poetry of Banjo Patterson and she had a verse from Clancy of the Overflow engraved on it. I had this in my pocket when I won the Academy Award in 2001.' Russell Crowe
https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/list/AU0822/211

'This watch was a gift from Meg Ryan. I don't know who the initials RJM refer to.' Russell Crowe
https://www.sothebysaustralia.com.au/list/AU0822/215

I wonder how much that Omega will go for. 5-10k just because it was his?

meganfox17 · 10 April 2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I wonder how much that Omega will go for. 5-10k just because it was his?

More than you can ever imagine.That humble pedestrian Speedmaster also worn in the movie "The Insider" was the biggest surprise at the auction and here's results of some of the other watches that were sold

https://timeandtidewatches.com/news-...e-speedmaster/

MonBK · 10 April 2018, 02:21 AM

I thought the biggest surprise was the used pair of underwear that sold for $12,200.

drmizzou · 10 April 2018, 03:22 AM

wow, those prices are crazy - obviously its movie memorabilia and i dont really see the buyers wearing out those pieces and rather having them presented as art. interesting results though.

JacksonStone · 10 April 2018, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I thought the biggest surprise was the used pair of underwear that sold for $12,200.

No surprise at all. Cloning material, you know.

meganfox17 · 17 April 2018, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I thought the biggest surprise was the used pair of underwear that sold for $12,200.

https://www.cnn.com/videos/cnnmoney/...n-orig-cws.cnn

18 March 2018, 05:03 PM	#61
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,668	He has NZ Citizenship, therefore he is a Kiwi. Not that it is a big issue. He is a successful actor regardless of whether you like him or not. Pick a celebrity, someone has a story about him and how he was mean to fans. Who cares. Is he a WIS? Anyone with that many watches clearly has some deeper interest and feeling for them. It could have been coffee cups or cuff links. Would I pay more for a watch just because a celebrity owned it? Only if they were one of my special idols (like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull) __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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19 March 2018, 09:42 AM	#70
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 510	Don’t know him personally, but I have enjoyed some of his work and others not so much. Chuckled the first time I read about his “Art of Divorce” auction. __________________ _______________ ♛ DSSD DJ 41 TT/Champagne Tudor GMT

10 April 2018, 03:22 AM	#88
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	wow, those prices are crazy - obviously its movie memorabilia and i dont really see the buyers wearing out those pieces and rather having them presented as art. interesting results though. __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

18 March 2018, 07:39 PM	#62
Mainspring13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 5	"met" him one night outside a bar. he is also a musician. plays guitar. anyway, I guess he did a guest spot for a band that night. I was outside waiting to get in to see the next band on. it was a rainy day. I was sitting on a bench, first in line. I had a hoodie on and was on my phone. I guess he popped out and stood next to me while waiting for his ride. another fan that came to see the show I was going to shouted all of a sudden, "you are Russell Crowe!"................ I hear a deep voice that says, "yes". I look up and there is was... gave him a nod, he gave me a nod, then I put my head down and continued to be on my phone. soon after previous crowd was in the bar started to come out and just mobbed him. kinda felt sorry for the guy. all he wanted was to go home. he looked tired as hell. Anyway, didn't realize he was a watch guy. would have noted what he wore. his collection is not to my taste but good collection still with interesting history behind them all. hope his divorce isn't too nasty. I'm guessing the reason for selling off some of his things.

18 March 2018, 08:09 PM	#65
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,104	That was a sad and hard video to watch. Divorces are tough

18 March 2018, 08:54 PM	#66
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	I've greatly enjoyed many of his movies. Sounds like he would get bored in an airport and go buy a $25000 watch if he got the urge. Nice lifestyle. When I get bored in an airport I buy a newspaper.

19 March 2018, 09:45 AM	#71
metdrdg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Florida Watch: SSDayt, 5711, 5170 Posts: 195	My guess is he’s unloading these hoping to make a profit based on his name and he doesn’t wear them at all anymore because he’s probably moved on to patek/vc/ap etc.

19 March 2018, 11:20 AM	#72
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,138	first time I noticed the yatchmaster's SEL's don't fit the case until this video...like the ceramic 40mm seadwellers... I think you can see RC in the reflection of the crystals wearing glasses sometime.

19 March 2018, 11:55 AM	#74
Jack Jumpin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 31	Thats one load of rubbish you can buy when money is no issue. Reminds me of a certain Mr. Jackson's spending habits.

20 March 2018, 09:43 AM	#76
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	Major womanizer which is fine if you're not married and not impacting other's with your issues. He was filming The Cinderella Man all over Downtown Toronto back in 2005. Apparently, he had problems staying faithful to his wife as early as 2 years into their marriage at that time. He was picked up by the police for threatening hotel staff where he was staying. There was a problem with the phones in the hotel one of the nights and he verbally abused and threatened hotel staff about it. Police got involved and he let them know that because of his philandering ways, his wife had him on a very strict curfew where he was expected to call her every few hours to give her his whereabouts so she could keep tabs on him that he wasn't sleeping around. He admitted as much when a few weeks later he was on some Hollywood talkshow and was asked the same question. He mentioned his marriage was hanging by a thread at that point and if he didn't make the phone call, it could have cost him his marriage. I recall he was fooling around with Meg Ryan during filming of Proof of Life which ended her marriage to Dennis Quaid.

21 March 2018, 03:42 AM	#81
GBD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 433	Master and Commander is the greatest movie not to be made into a franchise. They coulda made ten more, though. Such a fantastic movie. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

21 March 2018, 03:58 AM	#83
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	[QUOTE=GBD;8390740]Master and Commander is the greatest movie not to be made into a franchise. They coulda made ten more, though. Such a fantastic movie. You're leaning against an open door, with me on that my friend. Superb movie. Drama, humour & fantastic photography etc, etc. The potential of the storyline, leaving it as you say, wide open for a sequel or two. An ex-navy (him not me) mate of mine watches it at least once a month, that's a bit OTT though! "To the Ladies and Mistresses,.....may they never meet!"

21 March 2018, 04:18 AM	#84
Esoteric "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: San Francisco Posts: 169	Great actor and not a jerk at all (although I can see where you could easily think that based on some of his TV interviews.). He was in Dublin a few months ago and went to the same pub every night and drank, chatted and interacted casually with all the locals. No ego or BS with him at all.

10 April 2018, 02:21 AM	#87
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I thought the biggest surprise was the used pair of underwear that sold for $12,200.

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