NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? GENE HACKMAN OWNED & WORN WATCH Gifted by JERRY BRUCKHEIMER with Engraving For Enemy of the State - Double Provenance Certificate of Authenticity - Full Provenance with 2 COAs - 1 Year Warranty Not many celebrity-owned watches tell a story quite as completely as this one. Not only was it owned and worn by Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, it was personally gifted to him by legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer and engraved to commemorate one of the defining films of Hackman's later career, Enemy of the State. The engraving on the case back transforms this from a simple celebrity-owned watch into a direct artifact of Hollywood filmmaking. It connects two giants of the industry: Gene Hackman, one of the most respected actors of his generation and winner of two Academy Awards, and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producer behind some of the most successful films and television projects ever created. Rather than merely being associated with a movie, this watch was presented within the circle of people responsible for bringing that project to life. Released in 1998, Enemy of the State paired Hackman with co-star Will Smith in a high-stakes political thriller that became one of the era's most memorable action films. Hackman's role as the elusive surveillance expert Edward "Brill" remains one of the standout performances of his later career. The case back engraving preserves a direct connection to that production and to the relationships formed behind the scenes during its creation. The inscription carries added significance because Enemy of the State was not the first collaboration between Gene Hackman and Jerry Bruckheimer. The two had already worked together on the hit film Crimson Tide, making this watch a tangible reminder of a professional relationship that spanned multiple major Hollywood productions. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Victorinox Swiss Army Country of Origin: Switzerland Year sold: c. 1997 Serial no.: 25568 Model: Chronograph, Ref. VXS20666 Designed for: Men Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds, Quick-Setting Date, Chronograph, Tachymeter Case material: Stainless steel Case Markings (outside): engraved "ENEMY OF THE STATE - 1997 - JERRY BRUCKHEIMER", no. 25568 Case condition: Very good condition with light surface wear consistent with signs of use Dimensions: 40mm diameter excluding crown and crown guards; 45.5mm lug-to-lug Dial: Original white dial with black Arabic numeral hour markers, three recessed chronograph registers, printed minute track, red Victorinox Swiss Army shield at twelve, date aperture at six, signed Swiss Army and Swiss Made. Movement type: Swiss quartz chronograph movement Band: Original signed stainless steel bracelet with signed deployment clasp, currently professionally sized for up to approximately 7.5 inches with additional links included to accommodate approximately 8.25 inches Crystal: Flat sapphire glass crystal Serviced: On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has installed a new battery and performed any needed servicing on the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment. We have not cleaned or polished the watch - we left the outside as we acquired it which includes signs of Mr. Hackman's use. Timing: On the inside, one of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has installed a new battery and performed any needed servicing on the movement making it ready for immediate enjoyment. It is operating well. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. As mentioned, one used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10547