Do you remember the end of 2021, when Keanu Reeves offered his stuntmen for John Wick : Chapter 4 brand new Rolex Submariners? The Canadian once again proved to us that he was by far the classiest and most down-to-earth celebrity in Hollywood. This is a generous gift, the price of which is prohibitive and the waiting list endless. The price of a Submariner ref. 126610LN? $10,400. The possibility of buying one at retail unless your name is “Keanu Reeves”? Very weak.
Unfortunately, Keanu Reeves’ house was ransacked in late 2023, in the latest burglary of one of the actor’s residences since 2014. However, authorities in Santiago, Chile discovered , during an arrest, a cache of stolen goods including one of the Submariners of John Wickaccording to CNN. This piece should quickly be returned to the actor (and it’s better for everyone, John Wick is not the kind of guy it’s good to rob). This Rolex Submariner was one of three watches stolen during the latest burglary at Keanu Reeves’ home.
This is a stainless steel reference 126610LN and one of five pieces the actor gave to his stuntmen on John Wick 4. Four were distributed and the actor kept one for himself. The words “THE JOHN WICK FIVE”, the stuntman’s name and “THANK YOU, KEANU, JW4, 2021” are inscribed on the bottom of each case. The actor’s model reads “THE JOHN WICK FIVE” and “KEANU, THANK YOU, JW4, 2021”.
It’s hard to find a better watch to give to a stuntman. The Submariner, launched in the early 1950s, is perhaps the most famous watch in the world, but also one of the most robust: designed to accompany scuba divers, it features stainless steel (or gold) construction. , an automatic movement, a luminous dial and an Oyster bracelet that is both solid and elegant. Continuously produced for more than seven decades, the Sub has been adopted by generations of soldiers, frogmen, pilots, explorers, scientists, and just about anyone who can afford it. ‘to offer. Once an expensive but accessible tool, the Submariner, more efficient than ever, is today a luxury item.
The John Wick Sub is not the only ultra-coveted watch seen on the actor’s wrist: he wore a Rolex Sub ref. 16610 in Between two shores (2006) and a red and black GMT-Master II in At the end of the night (2008). Besides Rolex, he has been seen wearing several Carl F. Bucherer tool watches – including a limited edition that appears to have been given to the cast and crew for John Wick Parabellum – and even a sophisticated Oris in the film Constantine (2005). Not forgetting his utility G-SHOCK in the film Speed of 1994. But it is the Submariner that best embodies the spirit of Keanu Reeves: tough but humble, beautiful and dignified. We can only look forward to seeing this excellent watch return to their collection soon.
Originally published on British GQ
