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Actor Chris Pratt spotted wearing a Resco

actor Chris Pratt spotted wearing a Resco
Who & what: Resco Watches BlackFrog Gen2 DLC Black PVD Diver on NATO Strap — Chris Pratt in The Terminal List

On the wrist of Chris Pratt during production of Amazon Prime Video's The Terminal List — the thriller adaptation of Jack Carr's bestselling novel — sits a Resco Watches BlackFrog Gen2, an all-black DLC-coated dive watch chosen to match the character's special-operations background with precision. The production's prop and costume department clearly did their homework: James Reece is a Navy SEAL, and Resco has cultivated strong organic adoption within the U.S. military community, particularly among SOF personnel who need a tool watch that performs without drawing attention.

The BlackFrog Gen2 is built around a robust 44 mm case machined from 316L stainless steel and finished in a thick Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating that renders every surface a consistent, light-absorbing black — case, crown, unidirectional dive bezel, and applied indices alike. The dial follows a strict blackout discipline: circular luminous hour markers sit against a matte black background, with only the white seconds hand and printed 'RESCO / BlackFrog' text breaking the monotony. Water resistance is rated to 300 metres, and the movement — a reliable Swiss automatic — is housed behind a screw-down caseback. The NATO strap seen here completes the tactical brief and is the strap of choice for military wearers who need fast, secure fitting without risking a lost watch in the field.

From a collector standpoint, Resco occupies an interesting niche: small production numbers, genuine military provenance, and an all-American brand story that resonates strongly with the veteran and tactical-watch communities. The BlackFrog in particular has developed a loyal following precisely because it prioritises function — legibility, durability, depth rating — over horological showmanship. It is the antithesis of the celebrity watch flex.

Pratt's casting as Reece is itself relevant context. A vocal supporter of the military and veterans' causes, the actor reportedly engaged deeply with the source material and its SOF authenticity. Wearing a Resco rather than a photogenic luxury sports watch signals that someone on The Terminal List cared about getting the details right.

Retail pricing for the BlackFrog Gen2 sits in the accessible four-figure range, making it genuinely attainable for the military and enthusiast audience Resco serves. Grey-market premiums are modest given production volumes and niche awareness, though post-Terminal List visibility may shift that calculus.

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