They didn't just pick watches for the cast. They picked the right watches. And in one case — the exact same watch from 1986.

Top Gun: Maverick is one of the most celebrated action films of recent years — and one of the most watch-literate. When Tom Cruise straps on a Porsche Design Chronograph 1, it's not a prop. It's the same reference he wore in the original 1986 Top Gun. That continuity is intentional, deliberate, and deeply satisfying for anyone who knows what they're looking at.

IWC Schaffhausen supplied the rest of the cast with Pilot's Watches and Portugiesers — mirroring the real-world equipment of elite Navy aviators. Every piece chosen to reflect who the character is, not just what looks good on screen.

And then there's Jennifer Connelly's vintage Rolex Explorer — sourced from a producer's personal collection. A watch  ...