At the Academy Awards, glamour is a given. Celebrities arrive in full opulence – men in impeccably tailored suits and women in statement-making gowns – to honour one of Hollywood’s most prestigious nights.
Beyond the couture, the accessories command just as much attention. Kate Hudson, for instance, turned heads in a US$35 million Garatti necklace. On the watch front, a vintage revival took over, with stars like Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Nicole Kidman embracing timeless classics. Scroll on for the top 13 watches that stole the spotlight at the 2026 Oscars.
Michael B. Jordan – Vintage Piaget Ref. 9297
Best Actor winner Michael B. Jordan received his first Oscar while wearing a vintage Piaget Ref. 9297 that dates back to the 1970s. The design features a Tank-style case and a half pavé diamond-set centre dial.
Timothée Chalamet – Urban Jürgensen UJ-2 in Platinum
Marty Supreme star Timothée Chalamet accessorised his all-white tux with layered rings and a US$130,000 watch, made by master independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen.
Hudson Williams – Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas
Hollywood starlet Hudson Williams of Heated Rivalry made his Oscars debut with a full Balenciaga suit. He topped it off with a slithering Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas.
Amy Madigan – Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons while donning a diamond-set Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M in two-tone steel and Moonshine gold. Her choice of timepiece for the big night proved that, though the Omega Seamaster is renowned as a dive watch, it’s capable of doing double duty for glamorous events too.
Shaboozey – Chopard L’Heure du Diamant
The singer wore diamond lapel pins and pearl earrings, but the finishing touch was an 18-carat white gold and diamond Chopard L’Heure du Diamant.
Pedro Pascal – Chanel Boy-Friend
Rectangular watches are circling back in trend, and Pedro Pascal’s choice for his Oscars timepiece is proof. The beige gold model brought a softer tone compared to the traditional yellow gold, prioritising geometry and design purity.
Leonardo DiCaprio – Rolex 1908 Ref. 52506
Leonardo DiCaprio stepped out in Rolex’s 1908, a US$30,000 platinum dress watch that trades bravado for mastery with its signature ice-blue guilloché dial.
Nicole Kidman – vintage Omega Sapphette
Echoing nostalgic glamour, Nicole Kidman leaned into nostalgia with a vintage Omega 14K white gold Sapphette cocktail watch from 1966.
Kieran Culkin – Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph
Kieran Culkin, who won last year’s Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, wore a Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in a 42mm King Gold case retailing for US$32,400. The timepiece struck a rare balance between modern Swiss sportiness and red carpet polish.
Chris Evans – Chopard L.U.C XPS
Chris Evans exuded old Hollywood ease with a Chopard L.U.C XPS in rose gold. Powered by an ultra-thin COSC-certified calibre, its slim profile and 65-hour reserve deliver pure horological finesse.
Kevin O’leary – Cartier Crash Skeleton & Rolex Daytona Ref. 126599
Two is better than one – the Shark Tank star and Marty Supreme actor arrived on the red carpet with not one, but two watches: a Cartier Crash Skeleton and a Rolex Daytona Ref. 126599 with baguette-cut rubies.
Robert Downey Jr. – Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phases De Lune
For his Avengers reunion with Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. opted for a full monochromatic look that was most likely a nod to his role as Doctor Doom. He wore a green Blancpain Bathyscaphe watch to match his green suit and statement-making Tiffany & Co. brooch.
Connor Storrie – Tag Heuer S/EI Chronograph 1988
Adding to the line-up of vintage watch moments, Connor Storrie stepped out in a vintage TAG Heuer S/El Chronograph 39mm (Ref. S25-706), dating back to 1988.
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