For nearly 15 years after the film’s release, the DW-290 remained a footnote. Casio discontinued it in many markets. Then, nostalgia struck.
In 2001, a low-budget street racing film roared into theaters, forever changing car culture. While fans remember the neon lights of Los Angeles, Brian Spilner’s Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Dom Toretto’s “quarter-mile at a time” philosophy, there is one detail only the sharpest eyes caught:
The watch is known for its "Luminox Light Technology," which allows it to be readable in both day and night ("Nox") settings, fitting for a character who operates in both worlds. the fast and the furious 2001 watch
Specifically, the watch worn by Paul Walker’s character, Brian O’Conner. It wasn’t a diamond-encrusted Hublot or a limited-edition TAG Heuer. It was a .
In the film, Brian uses the watch exactly as a street racer and cop would: practically. The most famous scene occurs during the first race against Dom. Brian uses the to call out the start: “Five hundred horsepower of Nissan motor. Five-speed manual transmission. Ten-second car.” He taps the watch, starts the countdown, and the race begins. For nearly 15 years after the film’s release,
To see the watch in action, you can stream or rent the movie through several providers:
Available for rental on Google Play Movies & TV for 69 RUB. In 2001, a low-budget street racing film roared
Today, that $40 plastic digital watch is one of the most beloved “movie prop” timepieces in history. Here is the story of how a cheap, bulky sports watch became synonymous with the franchise that defined a generation.
For nearly 15 years after the film’s release, the DW-290 remained a footnote. Casio discontinued it in many markets. Then, nostalgia struck.
In 2001, a low-budget street racing film roared into theaters, forever changing car culture. While fans remember the neon lights of Los Angeles, Brian Spilner’s Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Dom Toretto’s “quarter-mile at a time” philosophy, there is one detail only the sharpest eyes caught:
The watch is known for its "Luminox Light Technology," which allows it to be readable in both day and night ("Nox") settings, fitting for a character who operates in both worlds.
Specifically, the watch worn by Paul Walker’s character, Brian O’Conner. It wasn’t a diamond-encrusted Hublot or a limited-edition TAG Heuer. It was a .
In the film, Brian uses the watch exactly as a street racer and cop would: practically. The most famous scene occurs during the first race against Dom. Brian uses the to call out the start: “Five hundred horsepower of Nissan motor. Five-speed manual transmission. Ten-second car.” He taps the watch, starts the countdown, and the race begins.
To see the watch in action, you can stream or rent the movie through several providers:
Available for rental on Google Play Movies & TV for 69 RUB.
Today, that $40 plastic digital watch is one of the most beloved “movie prop” timepieces in history. Here is the story of how a cheap, bulky sports watch became synonymous with the franchise that defined a generation.