Heart of the Beast Watches: Brad Pitt's Rolex Submariner 14060
Heart of the Beast (Paramount, directed by David Ayer) opened in US theaters on September 25, 2026, per Wikipedia. Brad Pitt plays James Belmont, a retired Special Forces veteran, and the one watch the film's coverage focuses on is a plain, no-date Rolex Submariner. What makes it unusual is that the director has described the choice as a deliberate nod to a real Navy SEAL. This guide covers what is reported about the on-screen watch, how far each claim can be trusted, and what the Submariner 14060 actually is if you want to buy one.
The short answer
James Belmont (Brad Pitt) wears a no-date Rolex Submariner ref. 14060 on a fabric strap from NDC Straps , with a wrist compass, per We Are The Mighty (June 25, 2026). Ayer is reported to have confirmed that the 14060 is a nod to SEAL Will Chesney, who is reported to have worn one on the 2011 bin Laden raid. Pre-owned 14060 and 14060M watches have recently been listed at roughly $5,000 to $10,000, depending on version and condition.
Who wears what: quick reference
| Character (actor) | Watches |
|---|---|
| James Belmont(Brad Pitt) | Rolex Submariner, no date; NDC Straps fabric strap; Wrist compass |
How we label the evidence
Confirmed means a costume designer, prop department, the brand or the show itself said so, or multiple reputable outlets agree and cite a source. Reported means a single reputable outlet or database reports it. We leave out other fan speculation, and where sources disagree we say so. All prices are in US dollars and are indicative; check current listings before buying.
James Belmont (Brad Pitt)
Belmont is a retired Special Forces veteran who travels with his combat dog, Odin (Wikipedia). We Are The Mighty (Miguel Ortiz, June 25, 2026) reports that he wears a no-date Submariner 14060, which it describes as one of Rolex's last true tool watches, with an aluminum bezel insert, drilled lugs and an unengraved rehaut. It adds that Ayer confirmed the reference to Watches of Espionage after the trailer appeared on June 11, 2026. We read Watches of Espionage only through that article and a search summary, because its own page was unavailable to us, so we treat the attribution as second-hand.
| Watch | Reference | Evidence | Where it's documented | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex Submariner, no date | 14060 | Confirmed | Named by the director via Watches of Espionage, as relayed by We Are The Mighty. That article's description (aluminum bezel, drilled lugs, unengraved rehaut) suggests a version without the four-line dial, but that is our inference, not a stated fact. Whether it is a 14060 or the later 14060M is not stated | Pre-owned roughly $5,000 to $10,000, see below |
| NDC Straps fabric strap | Discontinued model | Reported | Wikipedia: Ayer noticed the strap on a friend's wrist, and Matt Jackson of NDC Straps was asked for four pieces. The model was discontinued, so he found four in old stock. We could not check this with NDC Straps | Not applicable to the prop |
| Wrist compass | Not stated | Reported | We Are The Mighty says the strap has a built-in wrist compass and that Ayer sought advice on wrist compasses from Watches of Espionage in 2025. A search summary of Watches of Espionage's article mentions a Waltham compass. We could not read that page, so the maker is unverified | Not found |
The film is serious and the sources concern a real person, so we state only what they report. This page is about the watch, not the plot.
The Chesney nod: what is and isn't reported
According to We Are The Mighty, Will Chesney is a former SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU) assaulter and dog handler. The article says he bought a no-date Submariner 14060 in 2008 at a Rolex dealer in Virginia Beach, the day after passing selection into the unit, and that he wore it on the Abbottabad operation in 2011 that killed Osama bin Laden. It also says he preferred a Suunto or Garmin on operations and kept the Rolex for special occasions. All of this comes from that one article, and we have not seen a second outlet confirm the purchase details.
Ayer is a Navy veteran who served as a submarine sonar technician from 1986 to 1988 (We Are The Mighty), and the article reports he chose the 14060 as a tribute to Chesney. We found no statement from Paramount, Rolex or a costume designer about the watch, and Rolex is not reported to be a partner of the film. Wikipedia lists no streaming date, and a reported December streaming date from one foreign outlet is unverified, so we leave it out.
For more Submariner screen history, see our guides to Steve McQueen's watches, Bosch and Apocalypse Now. Pitt's other recent watch role is in F1 The Movie, and the wider list is in watches in films.
The Submariner 14060 in brief
The 14060 replaced the 5513 around 1990 and is the last no-date Submariner with a slim 40 mm case and drilled lugs. Sources agree on a stainless steel Oyster case, flat sapphire crystal, Triplock crown, 300 m water resistance and a black aluminum bezel insert. Bob's Watches gives the original 14060 a Caliber 3000, and the 14060M a Caliber 3130 with a Breguet overcoil and a full balance bridge. Dates differ by source. Bob's puts the 14060 at roughly 1990 to 2010 in one place and the 14060M from 1999, while Luxury Bazaar says the 14060 ran 1990 to 1999 and the 14060M ran 1999 to 2012. Our summary is a 14060 from about 1990, a 14060M from about 1999 to 2001, and an end around 2012. Treat the exact years as approximate and check the serial number of any example you consider. For the full reference list, see our Rolex Submariner history.
Luxury Bazaar describes three broad dial variants. Early dials read “SWISS – T < 25” with tritium lume, later ones read “SWISS MADE”, and 2007 to 2012 watches are the “four-liner” with an engraved rehaut. Bob's says early 14060M two-liners were not chronometer-certified, while four-liners were. All 14060M lume is Super-LumiNova, per Luxury Bazaar.
Get the look for less
If a 14060 is out of budget or you want something new, these are the closest routes. Prices are asking prices, not sold prices.
| Watch | Why it fits | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-owned Rolex Submariner 14060 or 14060M | The actual reference. Look for original dial and lume, an unpolished case, and service history | $5,000 to $9,000 for the 14060 (Luxury Bazaar, 2025); roughly $8,000 to $10,000 asking for the 14060M (Loupe, WatchPatrol, October 30, 2026) |
| Current Rolex Submariner versus Omega Seamaster 300M | Current and pre-owned dive-watch options compared, with US prices | See the comparison |
| Tudor Submariner lineage | Military dive heritage in the same Oyster case family | See the history page |
Myths and mix-ups, corrected
- “Rolex supplied the watch as a promotion.” We found no such statement. The sources describe a deliberate director's choice.
- “It is a modern ceramic Submariner.” The film watch is reported as a no-date 14060 with an aluminum bezel insert.
- “All 14060s are the same.” Movement, dial text and lume differ by era, and prices vary widely with version and condition.
Sources
We Are The Mighty (June 25, 2026), Wikipedia, Watches of Espionage (via search summary only), Bob's Watches, Luxury Bazaar, Loupe, WatchPatrol. Price figures are asking prices from dealers and trackers retrieved October 30, 2026, unless dated otherwise. We could not read Chrono24, so no Chrono24 average is given. Watch the film for the final word.
Frequently Asked Questions
What watch does Brad Pitt wear in Heart of the Beast?
A no-date Rolex Submariner ref. 14060 on an NDC Straps fabric strap with a wrist compass, per We Are The Mighty.
Why is it a Submariner 14060?
Ayer is reported to have confirmed it is a nod to Navy SEAL Will Chesney, who is reported to have worn a 14060 on the 2011 bin Laden raid.
How much is a Rolex Submariner 14060?
Recent asking prices run roughly $5,000 to $9,000 for the 14060 and $8,000 to $10,000 for the 14060M, depending on condition.
What is the difference between the 14060 and 14060M?
The 14060 has the Caliber 3000, and the 14060M has the Caliber 3130 and arrived around 1999 to 2001.
When was Heart of the Beast released?
It opened in US theaters on September 25, 2026, through Paramount, per Wikipedia.
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