Oscars 2026: 5 standout watches spotted on the red carpet
Beyond the gowns and tuxedos, the 2026 Oscars red carpet delivered a masterclass in watch styling with timepieces from Rolex, Cartier, Chanel and more stealing the spotlight.
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On Hollywood’s biggest night, the spotlight wasn't only on films. As the stars arrived for the 98th Academy Awards, the red carpet became a showcase for another kind of artistry – watchmaking.
From understated dress watches to bold statement pieces, a parade of standout watches proved that the right watch can be just as memorable as the outfit itself. Here are five timepieces that caught our eye.
MICHAEL B JORDAN
The Sinners actor won his very first Oscar for Best Actor wearing a vintage Piaget timepiece with an 18k yellow gold dial and a dazzling centre set with pave diamonds.
RYAN COOGLER
The Sinners director rocked up to the red carpet in one of 2025’s most-talked about watches – the Cartier Tank a Guichets.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO
The A-list actor swapped out his trusty Daytona for the Rolex Perpetual 1908, featuring a striking ice blue guilloche rice-grain dial.
PEDRO PASCAL
The actor wore the Chanel Boy Friend watch in beige gold with an alligator pattern calfskin strap.
HUDSON WILLIAMS
The breakout star of Heated Rivalry made a statement with a Bvlgari Serpenti Tubogas watch coiled around his wrist.
