Men's Lifestyle June 23, 2026 0 Comments

Brad Pitt’s Rolex in ‘Heart of the Beast’ Isn’t Just Rare—It’s a Watch with a Secret Military Legacy That’ll Blow Your Mind

What’s tougher than surviving the Alaskan wilderness? How about Brad Pitt rocking a vintage Rolex while doing it? Yeah, you heard that right. Brad’s gearing up to throw down in Heart of the Beast, a survival flick where he plays a retired Special Forces badass stranded with his loyal dog, Odin. And get this — his watch isn’t just some prop; it’s a nod to the very same Rolex worn by a real-life SEAL Team Six hero during the raid that shook the world. Now, that’s attention to detail that hits different. So, whether you’re a movie buff, a watch geek, or just curious how Hollywood blends authenticity and style, this one’s got layers. Strap in, it’s gonna be a wild ride. LEARN MORE

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Brad Pitt’s got a busy year ahead when it comes to his big-screen appearances. He’s got David Fincher’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the follow-up to Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (confusing, right?). There’s also an indie film by way of A24 called The Riders, an Edward Berger-directed adaptation of Tim Winton’s novel. But the film we’re looking forward to most is Heart of the Beast, which will see Pitt thrown into the Alaskan wilderness in a role unlike any he’s played before.

Set for release in September, the film stars the actor as James Belmont, a retired US Army Special Forces officer stranded in the middle of nowhere with his military working dog, Odin, following a plane crash. Directed by David Ayer, the survival thriller sees Pitt decked out in actual military gear—and credit where credit’s due, costume designer Amanda Neale deserves a gong for her services in providing the rugged survival kit worn by Pitt’s character. It’s in the finer details, too, that Neale gets it exactly right.

Earlier this week, the brilliant Instagram account and website Watches of Espionage spotted that Pitt’s watch in the film is, appropriately, a Rolex Submariner no-date reference 14060—one of the last classic Submariners to come with a traditional aluminum bezel insert and drilled lugs. The specific two-line “SWISS MADE” 14060M variant was produced from around 2001 to 2007, while the wider 14060/14060M family continued until 2012.

Ayer explained to Watches of Espionage that the choice of model is a nod to an actual SEAL Team Six/DEVGRU assaulter. Will Chesney wore a similar Submariner on Operation Neptune Spear, the successful 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. He even had a dog. Now, that’s what you call some excellent background research. After all, Ayer is a US Navy veteran himself, so he knows a thing or two. Sadly, the exact screen-worn watch doesn’t appear to be up for grabs, but similar 14060s are out there on the vintage market.

All in all, it’s a fascinating vintage model with a rich history. For more of that, check out our guide to the Swiss watch giant.