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Porsche Design Chronograph 1
Worn by: Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Reference: Porsche Design Chronograph 1
Brand: Porsche Design
Pete "Maverick" Mitchell continues to wear the Porsche Design Chronograph One in the 2022 sequel. The watch that was designed with auto racing rather than flying in mind remains on his wrist, with its no-glare, matte-black PVD-coated exterior still reducing reflections in the cockpit—perfect for the elite test pilot and flight instructor training the next generation of Top Gun graduates.
IWC Pilot's Watch
Worn by: Monica Barbaro as Natasha "Phoenix" Trace
Reference: IWC Pilot's Watch
Brand: IWC
Phoenix’s IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 anchors her among the film’s roaring jets, a fusion of elegance and precision engineering. The sunburst blue dial mirrors the sky she commands, while the utilitarian case grounds her in the practical rituals of flight. In the briefing-room light, its reflection flashes like a quiet assertion of competence. Among the film’s testosterone and spectacle, Phoenix’s IWC speaks softly of professionalism — time measured not by ego, but execution.
Rolex Explorer
Worn by: Jennifer Connelly as Penelope "Penny" Benjamin
Reference: Rolex Explorer
Brand: Rolex
The vintage Explorer 1016 appears on Connelly's wrist as Penny Benjamin, paired perfectly with her character's air-cooled Porsche 911—both representing understated, classic choices that speak to timeless quality over flash. Initially mistaken for an Oyster Perpetual during early screenings, watch enthusiasts confirmed the reference 1016 through detailed image analysis. This longest-running Explorer variant was famously worn by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, adding literary pedigree to an already unusual choice for a female lead in an action film. The 36mm sizing and tool-watch aesthetic complement a bar owner and single mother character who values substance and heritage.
Source: https://iflwatches.com/blogs/celebrities/cinematic-timepieces-show-stopping-watches-in-movies