Highsnobiety

In recent weeks, a pop-culture phenomenon has unraveled before our very eyes: the return of Bennifer. But for watch fans, this apparent rekindled romance also meant the return of an iconic timepiece.

Basically, since the are-they -aren't-they rumors started circulating, Ben Affleck seems to have been wearing a watch Jennifer Lopez gave him during their relationship’s first take, decades ago. Fan account Bennifer Tea (lol) pointed out that recent paparazzi shots of Affleck show him wearing the piece — see for yourself below.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Twitter post.

The watch was first spotted in a 2003 Bennifer picture showing a young Ben and Jen nuzzled shoulder to shoulder courtside at a Lakers game. However, it most famously made its debut in Lopez’s 2002 music video for “Jenny From the Block." Naturally, for many nostalgics, this whole situation is extremely exciting — but for the watch world, it presented one major question: what is it? Who made the delicate small-faced watch that sits on a chunky Cuban link bracelet? Is it a custom Cartier? A Patek? A lesser-known brand?

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

While we couldn't work it out, thankfully the guys over at Hodinkee had more luck. They finally ID'd the mystery piece — it's a Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex on a Chrome Hearts bracelet. Confirmed by the brands themselves.

As Hodinkee points out, it makes sense — Franck Muller was a huge brand with a major celebrity following in the early 2000s – it's still Cristiano Ronaldo's favorite. The Cintrée Curvex case features a dial with fancy Arabic numerals in an Art Deco design that is unconventionally paired with a heavy silver Chrome Hearts bracelet.

To dive deeper into the investigation, head here.

We Recommend
  • how to lace shoes Lacing sneakers
    Watch Our Step-by-Step Guide to Lacing Your Sneakers Properly
    • Style
  • Image on Highsnobiety
    So, this Cartier Watch Might Set You Back $1.6 Million
    • Style
  • Image on Highsnobiety
    IWC’s Roving Big Pilot Watch Exhibition Finally Goes Digital
    • Watches
    • sponsored
  • mad paris x casablanca
    The MAD Paris x Casablanca Royal Oak Watch Is On Sale Here
    • Watches
  • Image on Highsnobiety
    The Best Fashion Documentaries Every Highsnobiety Reader Should Watch
    • Style
  • Image on Highsnobiety
What To Read Next
  • How Mammut Went from Mountain Safety to Frank Ocean-approved Style
    How Mammut Went from Mountain Safety to Frank Ocean-approved Style
    • Style
    • sponsored
  • state-of-fragrance
    The State of Fragrance: What Perfume Shoppers Really Want
    • Beauty
  • pantone color of the year 2024
    You're About To See a Lot More of This Color
    • Style
  • AXE x Market Scented Stealie Hoodie
    EXCLUSIVE: This Hoodie Smells Like Your Middle School Crush
    • Beauty
  • 1017 ALYX 9SM & Givenchy designer Matthew Williams wears a ripped white T-shirt
    Why We'll Miss Matthew Williams' Givenchy
    • Style
  • Nothing Apparel FW23.
    From Tech to Fashion: Nothing Is Launching Its First Apparel Capsule
    • Style
*If you submitted your e-mail address and placed an order, we may use your e-mail address to inform you regularly about similar products without prior explicit consent. You can object to the use of your e-mail address for this purpose at any time without incurring any costs other than the transmission costs according to the basic tariffs. Each newsletter contains an unsubscribe link. Alternatively, you can object to receiving the newsletter at any time by sending an e-mail to info@highsnobiety.com

Web Accessibility Statement

Titelmedia (Highsnobiety), is committed to facilitating and improving the accessibility and usability of its Website, www.highsnobiety.com. Titelmedia strives to ensure that its Website services and content are accessible to persons with disabilities including users of screen reader technology. To accomplish this, Titelmedia has engaged UsableNet Inc, a leading web accessibility consultant to help test, remediate and maintain our Website in-line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which also bring the Website into conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that our efforts to maintain accessibility and usability are ongoing. While we strive to make the Website as accessible as possible some issues can be encountered by different assistive technology as the range of assistive technology is wide and varied.

Contact Us

If, at any time, you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of any particular webpage on this Website, please contact us at accessibility@highsnobiety.com, +49 (0)30 235 908 500. If you do encounter an accessibility issue, please be sure to specify the web page and nature of the issue in your email and/or phone call, and we will make all reasonable efforts to make that page or the information contained therein accessible for you.