Last weekend, actor David Johnson had to choose which watch he would wear for what will surely be one of the most important moments of his life. Jonsson was in town for the annual San Diego Comic-Con, where he was announced at Marvel’s Marquee Hall H panel on Saturday evening as their latest marquee hero: the next Black Panther. For a moment like that, an actor who has already established himself as a friend of the House of Cartier can only look at one thing: a classic Cartier Panthère.
Jonson’s reveal was a showcase for Banger, black panther-Related watches. director ryan coogler actually worn Audemars Piguet’s watch, created in collaboration with Marvel, features a miniature and painstakingly crafted statue of the hero from Wakanda. In keeping with that nose preference, Jonson’s Cartier was absolutely subtle. After all, for non-watchmakers it was just another beautiful Cartier. Only once you know the name of the watch you can piece together its significance and satisfying synonyms.
Following the tragic passing of actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020, one of the leaders of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is gone. As T’Challa, Boseman turned the character into a true cultural icon. His death left a hole at the center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will be impossible to fill. Instead of trying to, the franchise honored his life in the sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverAnd built around it, T’Challa’s sister Shuri (played by Letitia Wright) took over the character. At the end of the film, T’Challa learns that he has fathered a son with his longtime love Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o). That son, named Toussaint, is playing the role Jonson took over – presumably thanks to some multidimensional timeline restructuring after the next two. the avenger Movies. He’ll also inherit his fictional father’s superhero nickname, and the next generation will get their new Black Panther.
This is a big moment for a young actor. Joining the MCU is one thing, but under Coogler black panther The films have become landmark films that are independent from larger Marvel projects. Stepping into the role is star-making in a different way. To commemorate the occasion, Jonsson wore a medium-sized iteration of the quartz-powered Cartier Penthère in steel (he has been a friend of the brand for some time and recently served as a judge on a panel held at the Goodwood Festival of Speed). This is a watch that has long been popular with everyone from Timothée Chalamet to Jacob Elordi And Taylor Swift. The medium case comes in at 27mm, which is sturdier than the classic small size but still a bit smaller than traditional men’s watches. In that shape, it’s a bit playful and snarky—a far cry from the tougher, more business-forward Tank Française she wears. Industry As Gus Saiki, a blue-blood Tory whose work in finance was the first step toward a career in politics.
The Panthere/Panther pun is certainly obvious, but there’s more to the watch choice than just wordplay. Johnson arrived on the stage of Hall H wearing a black T-shirt, dark wash jeans and black shoes. The black-on-black look with a steel watch and matching jewelry (a white gold Cartier Love bracelet) calls to mind the black and vibrancy of the Black Panther costume. Jonson may have just ascended the throne, but we can already say with some certainty that he looks the part.
