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Since beginning his acting career in the mid-1990s, Vin Diesel has become one of the most recognizable faces in the world. The movie star has fronted no less than two successful action franchises, and it is believed that he will be joining the “Avatar” series in future outings.
However, it is impossible to deny that Diesel’s most notable role remains that of car thief, adventurer, and occasional government agent Dominic Toretto. The Fast and the Furious franchise will release its tenth film, entitled “Fast X,” later this year. Rubber B will be running a four-piece blog series looking at the careers and watch collections of various cast members.
For our first entry, we thought it would only be fitting to learn more about the man who has been with the franchise since its very inception. Diesel also enjoys collecting watches, so we will take a closer look at his impressive body of work, and watches, in this article. We will also be taking a look at his car collection as well.
Who is Vin Diesel?
Vin Diesel was born Mark Sinclair on July 18th, 1967 in Alameda County, California. His mother, Delora, is an astrologer, and his adoptive father, Irving, was an acting instructor and theater manager. When he was at a young age, the family would relocate to New York City.
Diesel’s initial break into acting happened somewhat by accident. He and some friends, when Diesel was 7, broke into a theater with the intent to vandalize it. Instead of calling the police, the theater’s artistic director offered the young men roles in the play instead, which Diesel accepted.
Vin Diesel’s Early Show Business Career
Diesel is multi-racial, and that contributed to him having trouble being cast in his early career. He chose to make a short film, “Multi-Facial,” that reflected upon these experiences. He would then write and direct the feature film “Strays,” which he also starred in and co-produced as well.
This would lead to him coming to the attention of Steven Spielberg, who cast Diesel in a small role in his 1998 war opus “Saving Private Ryan.” He would then go on to voice the titular character in “The Iron Giant,” a popular animated film that premiered the following year.
The Fast and the Furious and Mainstream Success
After starring in two other films, “Boiler Room” and “Pitch Black,” in 2000, Diesel would become an international superstar with the release of “The Fast and the Furious” in 2001. The film would prove to be hugely successful, going on to release an impressive ten installments, the newest of which will release this year.
“Pitch Black” would also be turned into a franchise, and its fourth film, “Riddick: Furya,” was confirmed to be going into production during an announcement in February 2023.
In 2022, he would star as Xander Cage in “XXX,” an action series that focuses on extreme sports athletes who are recruited for secret government missions by the NSA. That film would also be turned into a franchise, with its third installment, “XXX: Return of Xander Cage,” being released in 2017.
He has also been the voice of Groot since 2014, which saw the release of the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” film. He has voiced the character in all of its appearances throughout the MCU. The final “Guardians” film will also premiere this year as well.
What Watches are in Vin Diesel’s Watch Collection?
Vin Diesel, the Hollywood actor known for his roles in films such as the Fast and Furious franchise, has been photographed wearing a variety of watches over the years. While it’s unclear whether these watches are part of a formal collection or simply pieces he enjoys wearing, here are a few of the watches he’s been seen wearing:
1- Vin Diesel is a known fan of Panerai watches, and he has been spotted wearing several different models over the years. The Luminor, a classic and rugged dive watch with a distinctive crown guard, appears to be one of his favorites.
2- Vin Diesel has also been seen wearing a Breitling Navitimer, a classic pilot’s watch with a chronograph function and a distinctive slide rule bezel.
3- Vin Diesel has been photographed wearing a Rolex Daytona, a classic racing chronograph that is highly sought after by collectors.
4- Vin Diesel has also been photographed wearing a Richard Mille RM 032, a high-end sports watch with a complex automatic movement and a distinctive tonneau-shaped case.
5- Vin Diesel has been spotted wearing a Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer, a classic and elegant watch with a simple design and a focus on accuracy and precision.
Vin Diesel appears to prefer rugged and sporty watches with classic designs and high-quality craftsmanship in general.
What Cars are in Vin Diesel’s Collection?
Diesel is also a classic car aficionado as well. He owns several of them, including the following:
- 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
- Dodge Charger Tantrum
- BMW E60 M5
- 1973 Chevy Camaro Z28 “F-Bomb”
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
- 1970 Plymouth Road Runner
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