I planned to go to the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War with Watch‑Fish last night, but it was too late, so I have to postpone our trip to the cinema until the weekend. This intern girl is curious how many people have already watched the film and which superhero dies in the end!

There is no way I’m going to spoil the plot for you. Today I’d like to talk about Robert Downey Jr., one of the lead actors in *Avengers: Infinity War*, who plays Iron‑Man in the movie. He is a huge watch‑collector, and his impressive luxury‑watch collection will absolutely blow you away.

Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance at the premiere event two weeks ago, though this refers to the South‑American premiere, not the one held in China. On his wrist, he wore a Greubel Forsey GMT world‑time watch. The blue globe model and tour‑billon mechanism are clearly visible in photos taken at the event.

This watch boasts a highly striking dial. Through the globe on the dial and the tourbillon located at the 5‑o’clock position, the internal structure of the movement can be clearly seen. The globe rotates counter‑clockwise in the same direction as the Earth’s natural rotation, completing one full revolution every 24 hours. The positions of the continents perfectly correspond to the 24‑hour and day‑night indicators on the equatorial scale ring. Downey even deliberately showed off this timepiece on Instagram, posting a short video for everyone to admire.

Benedict Cumberbatch, the actor who plays Doctor Strange, attended the premiere in Singapore. He wore a Jaeger‑LeCoultre Polaris Memovox watch on his wrist. Released in Geneva back in January of this year, this timepiece was limited to 1,000 pieces, and Doctor‑Strange actor already owns one.

The watch features the distinctive alarm function made famous by the 1968 Memovox Polaris alarm watch. It adopts a three‑crown configuration, used respectively for setting the alarm, adjusting the rotating inner bezel and setting the time. Wearers can turn the alarm crown to rotate the central disc until the triangular marker points to the desired alarm time. Powered by the in‑house Cal.956 movement, it is equipped with a gong‑spring alarm mechanism, a central seconds hand and an instant‑jump date change system. Its reference price stands at around 80,000 yuan.

Robert Downey Jr. possesses the same wit and distinctive taste as Tony Stark both on‑screen and off‑screen. In an interview with the American magazine *GQ Style*, he once remarked: “Open a man’s jewellery box, and you will know what kind of man he is.”

Above is the video of his interview from that time.

Breitling “Pathfinder” Watch

When Robert Downey Jr. pulled out this watch, he introduced it with the words “I don’t know”. This playful and humorous introduction added a great deal of mystery to the Breitling timepiece. Since the watch has never been revealed to the public or released for sale, some netizens suspected that it was merely a movie prop. Given Robert Downey Jr.’s status, however, it is quite possible that Breitling made this watch exclusively as a custom‑made piece for him.

Jaeger‑LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT Dual‑Time‑Zone Watch

This Jaeger‑LeCoultre watch appeared in *Iron Man 2*. It costs around more than 700,000 yuan. Downey is very fond of Jaeger‑LeCoultre timepieces; he owns several of them and often wears them to various public events. The watch features a see‑through case‑back, a round case crafted from ceramic, and is powered by the Jaeger‑LeCoultre Cal.988 automatic‑winding tourbillon movement with a dual‑time‑zone function.

3. Omega Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph

The Speedmaster collection is one of Omega’s most iconic watch lines. It is an authentic timepiece for astronauts and is widely known as the “Moon Watch”. Downey holds it in very high regard, stating that every collector deserves to own one. This chronograph has a 42‑millimetre‑wide dial with a tachymeter scale, hour markers and a central hour hand. Its dial is equipped with a 30‑minute counter, a 12‑hour counter and a small‑seconds sub‑dial. It is priced at approximately 38,000 yuan.

4. Rolex GMT‑Master II

His second Rolex is the highly‑recognizable Submariner “Hulk”. Downey even gave it a special nickname: the “Green‑Bill Rolex”, a very vivid moniker. The immense popularity of the Hulk hardly needs any introduction. Beyond its striking green hue, its powerful diving performance is another feature watch enthusiasts adore.

6. Baume & Mercier Vintage Watch

This Baume & Mercier watch holds great sentimental value for Downey. It was originally pawned by his grandfather, who used the money to open a small pharmacy. Boasting a long‑standing history, Baume & Mercier is renowned for crafting elegant and exquisite luxury timepieces and has won numerous awards. Back in 1921, the brand earned the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, the highest distinction in Geneva’s watch‑making industry.

7. Bell & Ross BR01‑94 Titanium

This watch was given to Downey by Ben Stiller after the filming of *Tropic Thunder*. Bell & Ross enjoys high popularity overseas. Especially within the aviation sector, its well‑inspired designs are deeply loved by numerous watch enthusiasts. This timepiece features a distinctive square case housing a round dial. Combined with bright‑orange dial markers and numerals, it delivers excellent legibility while sporting a strikingly cool‑looking appearance.

8. Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Steel Ref. 3712

This watch was a birthday gift from his wife, making it highly sentimental. The Nautilus is not only Patek Philippe’s most sporty‑styled steel watch, but also exudes elegant charm. It is hugely sought‑after on the market and favoured by collectors. The Patek Philippe on Downey’s wrist costs approximately 210,000 yuan.