The 68th annual Grammy Awards marked a major night for the global music scene. Kendrick Lamar swept a total of five Grammys for GNX, making history as the only rapper to win five Grammys in a single night – an achievement he has now accomplished in four different years: 2016, 2018, 2025, and 2026. Elsewhere, Sabrina Carpenter transformed the ceremony into her own spectacle with an airport-themed performance for Manchild, while Billie Eilish and Olivia Dean addressed important issues at stake in the country during their acceptance speech, pausing the celebrations for a moment of protest.
As the stars stepped onto the red carpet, their meticulously styled looks were elevated by exceptional wristwear, adding a final flourish to the night’s glamour. Ahead, we take a closer look at the standout watches spotted at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Kendrick Lamar – Cartier Tank Américaine
Kendrick Lamar made history at the 68th Grammys, solidifying his position as the most-awarded hip-hop artist in Grammy history. With 27 career wins, the 38-year-old rapper surpassed Jay Z’s previous record of 25 Grammy wins. He did so while wearing a dazzling Cartier Tank Américaine in 18-karat white gold and diamonds.
Bad Bunny – Cartier Tortue
Making history as the first Spanish-language album to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, Bad Bunny marked the moment in style with his custom-laced Schiaparelli tux and Cartier Tortue. The neo-vintage wristwatch drew inspiration from tortoise shells, a design tracing back to 1912.
Kaytranada – Bvlgari Serpenti
Louis Kevin Celestin, also known as DJ and producer Kaytranada, hit the red carpet with the steel version of the iconic Bvlgari Serpenti coiled around his wrist. One of the maison’s most iconic emblems, the Bvlgari Serpenti made its debut in 1948 while also introducing the artisanal Tubogas technique. The serpentine form was chosen as it was a symbol for prosperity during Roman times.
Shaboozey – Piaget Polo 79
Rapper Shaboozey took home his first Grammy win for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for Amen featuring Jelly Roll. He wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo with denim pants and completed the look with the two-tone Piaget Polo 79 in white and yellow gold.
John Legend – Hublot Big Bang Original King Gold
John Legend arrived on the red carpet with a Louis Vuitton suit and a Hublot Big Bang 42mm watch. The signature 18-karat King Gold case features a diamond-set bezel, a blue dial complemented by a matching blue crocodile leather strap, and three subdials.
Alex Warren – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Despite facing technical difficulties during his Ordinary performance, the Best New Artist nominee’s timepiece remained impeccable. Alex Warren opted for a highly limited-edition Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which sports a ceramic case and matching bracelet in a unique “Blue Nuit, Nuage 50” colour, inspired by the blue hue on the 1972 original. Its skeletonised movement drew attention in particular with its patented double balance wheel mechanism.
Jamie Foxx – Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron V2
Bugatti Automobiles and Jacob & Co. introduced their partnership in 2019, ushering in a world of unrivalled hypercar-inspired timepieces. At the Grammys, Jamie Foxx wore the Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron V2, an ultra-luxury mechanical timepiece with a mechanism that features a miniature V-16 Bugatti engine with moving pistons and a crankshaft.
Rauw Alejandro – Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon Baguette
Best Latin Pop Album nominee, Rauw Alejandro, wore the Caviar Tourbillon Baguette timepiece by Jacob & Co. The stunning design drew inspiration from a freshly opened caviar tin. It contains an arrangement of 600 baguette- and brilliant-cut diamonds in its case, dial, and movement – all housed in a 44mm white-gold case.
Pharrell Williams – Richard Mille RM 74-02
Louis Vuitton’s creative director and music producer Pharrell Williams has long remained loyal to Richard Mille. He has consistently been spotted wearing various models from the watch brand, including the RM 70-01 and the RM 52-05 Tourbillon Pharrell Williams, which he co-designed. For his Grammys performance, he wore the RM 74-02, which features a tourbillon in a case made from ultra-thin quartz fibres and 22-carat 5N red gold.
Jeff Goldblum – Blancpain Villeret Squelette 8 Jours
Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum is known for his impeccably executed red carpet outfits. For the 68th Grammys, he matched his fit with the Blancpain Villeret Squelette 8 Jours, showcasing a fully openwork design to reveal a floating-like movement through sapphire crystals, front and back, of its svelte 38mm white-gold case.
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