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L.K Johnson · 21 August 2021, 08:49 AM

So…it turns out to be a Seiko that the character Patrick Bateman wore in the movie. How about that? Just cracks me up…what’s you guys opinion on this?

amphr1 · 21 August 2021, 08:51 AM

where did u find that out?

stewester · 21 August 2021, 08:51 AM

I'm pretty sure it was a Rolex in the book and the line was "don't touch the Rolex". Imagine it was changed for the film due to fear of being sued.

fskywalker · 21 August 2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by stewester

I'm pretty sure it was a Rolex in the book and the line was "don't touch the Rolex". Imagine it was changed for the film due to fear of being sued.

Likely waiting for AD to deliver

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L.K Johnson · 21 August 2021, 08:54 AM

Bill2 · 21 August 2021, 08:59 AM

Well, I couldn't have guessed that in a million years. Great research!

L.K Johnson · 21 August 2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill2

Well, I couldn't have guessed that in a million years. Great research!

I really feel like a dumb a** for not seeing the lack of cyclops on the watch in the movie!

BigBallerBrand · 21 August 2021, 09:02 AM

very interesting. I expect prices in the secondary markets to tank after this becomes common knowledge. can't wait to get my Pepsi now

Sub-Admiral · 21 August 2021, 04:50 PM

I surely was among those who thought it was a DJ. But I think this proves the importance of context when it comes to really examining something as an item rather than a part of whole. P Bateman wore is as a DJ, everything else pointed to the same direction. Cudos to SEIKO, rolex stunt watch

Andad · 21 August 2021, 04:54 PM

In any event I can’t think of a movie where a genuine Rolex was ever used unless it belonged to the actor?

BNA/LION · 21 August 2021, 05:27 PM

I never even thought about what watch he was wearing.

Wahlberg · 21 August 2021, 05:29 PM

I don't understand why they need permission from Rolex to use their watch. Look at any other movie and the watches being used. You see Rolex being used so frequently in the 60s/70s/80s.

Old Expat Beast · 21 August 2021, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sub-Admiral

I surely was among those who thought it was a DJ. But I think this proves the importance of context when it comes to really examining something as an item rather than a part of whole. P Bateman wore is as a DJ, everything else pointed to the same direction. Cudos to SEIKO, rolex stunt watch

More Seiko models, including divers, dress watches and digital, have been used in James Bond movies than any other brand, as far as I know.

jatco · 22 August 2021, 03:22 AM

My local watchmaker works on/preps 'fakes' for the movie industry, so nothing is off limits ..just sayin.

L.K Johnson · 22 August 2021, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

More Seiko models, including divers, dress watches and digital, have been used in James Bond movies than any other brand, as far as I know.

Didn’t know that. Pretty cool!

1William · 22 August 2021, 09:22 PM

Interesting information. Thanks.

77T · 22 August 2021, 10:05 PM

The conversation has come up from time to time on TRF. Some debates, some conjectures.

I don’t think the line in the movie was changed from “Rolex” to “watch” due to a threatened lawsuit. Even back when the book was written, brands were paying for prominent placements. Rolex was probably approached like the other well-known brands.

Brand chart from the book.

Purely a guess, but very likely Rolex wasn’t delighted with the opportunity for that product placement.

Using only the sort of “influence” that they could muster, they likely labored and lobbied to keep their brand name out of the film.

I believe in an older thread here we saw photos showing a cyclops in an office scene.

Perhaps Bale’s petulance to slip in “real” for “ringer”?

IMHO, more than one type of watch graced the psychopath’s wrist while filming the movie.

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21 August 2021, 08:49 AM	#1
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	What’s your take on the American Psycho Rolex not being a Rolex in the film after all So…it turns out to be a Seiko that the character Patrick Bateman wore in the movie. How about that? Just cracks me up…what’s you guys opinion on this?

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,958	What’s your take on the American Psycho Rolex not being a Rolex in the film after all The conversation has come up from time to time on TRF. Some debates, some conjectures. I don’t think the line in the movie was changed from “Rolex” to “watch” due to a threatened lawsuit. Even back when the book was written, brands were paying for prominent placements. Rolex was probably approached like the other well-known brands. Brand chart from the book. Purely a guess, but very likely Rolex wasn’t delighted with the opportunity for that product placement. Using only the sort of “influence” that they could muster, they likely labored and lobbied to keep their brand name out of the film. I believe in an older thread here we saw photos showing a cyclops in an office scene. Perhaps Bale’s petulance to slip in “real” for “ringer”? IMHO, more than one type of watch graced the psychopath’s wrist while filming the movie. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 August 2021, 08:51 AM	#2
amphr1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: El Cerrito, CA Posts: 2,234	where did u find that out?

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stewester "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: N.Wales Posts: 253	I'm pretty sure it was a Rolex in the book and the line was "don't touch the Rolex". Imagine it was changed for the film due to fear of being sued.

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21 August 2021, 08:59 AM	#6
Bill2 Banned Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 316	Well, I couldn't have guessed that in a million years. Great research!

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BigBallerBrand Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 192	very interesting. I expect prices in the secondary markets to tank after this becomes common knowledge. can't wait to get my Pepsi now

21 August 2021, 04:50 PM	#9
Sub-Admiral "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Europe Posts: 45	I surely was among those who thought it was a DJ. But I think this proves the importance of context when it comes to really examining something as an item rather than a part of whole. P Bateman wore is as a DJ, everything else pointed to the same direction. Cudos to SEIKO, rolex stunt watch

21 August 2021, 05:29 PM	#12
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,579	I don't understand why they need permission from Rolex to use their watch. Look at any other movie and the watches being used. You see Rolex being used so frequently in the 60s/70s/80s.

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1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,676	Interesting information. Thanks.

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