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amanico shares exciting news from the 84th Annual Academy Awards, where French actor Jean Dujardin, fresh off his Best Actor win for "The Artist," chose to wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea. This post delves into the significance of Dujardin's watch choice and the ensuing community discussion about appropriate red carpet horology.
As you know, " The Artist " had a big success, and won 5 Oscars. What you didn't know, till now, is that, in fact, the move won a 6th Oscar, the winner being the watch Jean Dujardin wore during the event...
A Tribute To Deep Sea Alarm, the European Version, as Jean Dujardin is French.
Here is the Press Files I just received.
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Sunday, February 26th, 2012
Los Angeles, 84th Annual Academy Awards
Oscar-winning actor Jean Dujardin chose Jaeger-LeCoultre
French actor Jean Dujardin received an Oscar last night as Best Actor for his role in the film “The Artist” at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.
On this memorable occasion he chose to wear a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea watch.
On the picture above: Jean Dujardin, Best Actor, and Meryl Streep, Best Actress for her film “The Iron Lady”, photo by Jeff Kravitz / Wireimage
( Credit picture: Pascal Le Segretain / Wireimage )
Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea (picture to the left) is a reedition of the world’s first diver’s watch equipped with an alarm function.
This iconic diver’s timepiece became a legend of which only a rare few collectors were able to glimpse the reality.
The Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea on the wrist of Jean Dujardin is a limited edition of 959 pieces.
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And for those who are wondering if the watch in question has been borrowed for the occasion, or if it is Jean Dujardin's personal watch, the answer is... It is Jean Dujardin's own watch!
Congratulations to the whole " The Artist " Team!
Best,
Nicolas
This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-02-27 02:22:44 This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-02-27 02:27:04The Aston Martin DB5, reference 959, is a special edition timepiece created in partnership with Breitling, serving as the official watch partner for Aston Martin and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. This collaboration marks Breitling's re-entry into Formula 1®, connecting the worlds of high-performance automotive engineering and precision horology. The reference is part of a broader initiative to celebrate the shared values of speed measurement and mastery between the two brands.
This particular reference is distinguished by its association with the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, indicating a robust chronograph movement. The case is typically crafted to a substantial diameter, reflecting a contemporary sport watch aesthetic. It features a sapphire crystal for durability and clarity, protecting a dial designed to reflect the partnership's branding.
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As a tribute to the Oscar,well deserved array of statues as the movie is so beautiful,pure art! And well i couldn t expect any less,a man of that class has to own a "real"watch.....Wow! Mo
pure class...Bond really wanted to wear a JLC but had previous commitments Mo
The TTDSA is a watch that should definitely not be worn with a dinner jacket! By the way: there has been an interesting article in this Weekends FT about actors getting paid by brands for wearing their products for the awards. Christian
Matching it with a Tux. no less.
Well, James Bond wore a Rolex under his Smoking, and nobody seemed to complain about that choice. Ok, not everybody is James bond.... I hear you. Now, I asked the same question to several people at JLC to be sure that Dujardin wore his own watch, and it seems that it is his own watch. I do agree with you on the fact that I am not impressed when these are borrowed watches, ( I am not impressed when these are not borrowed watches, by the way ), but is is more authentic when an actor shows HIS own
Hi Nicolas, This is obviously great news for JLC and great news for Jean Dujardin too, as he owns a great watch! Seriously congratulations to Mr Dujardin for his well done job! Best Dje
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