This year’s Golden Globes add to a growing conversation around celebrity watch culture and luxury watch news. The Golden Globes happened last Sunday, and everyone is still gathering around the water cooler to talk about who was wearing what and who won which awards. Here at Precision Watches, we were more focused on wristwear than the gowns and tuxes. When you work in the luxury watch industry, you must know which red carpet timepieces made a statement.
Here are a few red carpet timepieces that stood out to us.
Best Golden Globe Watches
Timothee Chalamet: Urban Jurgensen UJ-2
This watch may have been a lucky charm for the Golden Globe winner, and we can guess why. It’s understatedly elegant with an asymmetry that makes you look twice. The sophisticated hand-wound movement and double-wheel escapement speak to its fine mechanics.
While the watch is an entry-level model in the brand’s revived collection, like all UJ watches, it requires approximately 565 hours to complete, earning it a price tag of $100,000+. Chalamet chose the 950-platinum design, opting for a sleek, modern aesthetic. At 39mm, it fit nicely on his smaller wrist, making a bold statement without any overhang.
Dwayne Johnson: Chopard Alpine Eagle Frozen Summit
The Rock brought the rock- well, he actually brought several rocks, wearing this blinged-out Chopard Alpine Eagle Frozen Summit, fully encased in diamonds, providing an icy look. We love it because it has the silhouette of a luxury sports watch, while its gem ratio pushes it into high jewelry territory. So, despite the glam appeal, it works for someone like The Rock, who exudes distinct masculinity.
The case is based on the standard Alpine Eagle featuring a rounded bezel with eight screws and an integrated bracelet with wide center links. The white gold supports the ‘frozen’ aesthetics. Hands and indices are kept legible with polished-metal framing, but at this level of glamour, is telling time truly important?
Kevin O’Leary: Cartier Asymetrique and F. P Journe Chronometer A Resonance
Mr. Wonderful was his usual unapologetic self, wearing a watch on each wrist, showing off his collector status and connoisseur taste. On his left wrist, he wore the F.P. Journe Chronometer, an extremely rare, high-tech piece with independent balance wheels for superior accuracy. The red-and-black colorway was a dramatic touch.
On his right wrist, we see a Cartier Asymetrique, carrying the color theme with a bold red alligator strap. The tilted, elongated case and open-worked dial provide a Parisian-vintage-meets-modern-art aesthetic. With a historic design, unusual geometry, and skeleton movement, it meets all collector standards.
Benny Blanco: Jacob & Co. Diamond Watch
Blanco made a bold statement with what appeared to be his wedding watch—a diamond-set Jacob & Co. timepiece on a slim white gold bracelet. Flashy, confident, and unapologetically expressive, it was a perfect match for his larger-than-life personal style.
George Clooney: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
As a longstanding Omega ambassador, Clooney made a smart choice sporting the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra to the Golden Globes. One of the more attainable watches at the event, costing a cool $7,400, the actor’s choice was clearly not about ‘showing off’. Rather, it complemented the understated sophistication he is known for.
But let’s not talk this watch down. It stands out for its vibrant turquoise, radiant dial, clean lines, and slim indices. At 41mm, the watch made a statement without overwhelming Clooney’s effortless good looks.
Paul Mescal: Cartier Tortue
Paul Mescal dipped into the Cartier archives, wearing a yellow gold Tortue from the mid-1980s that delivered vintage charm with unmistakable cool.
Jennifer Lawrence Vintage Longines
J-Law went simple yet elegant, wearing a vintage Longines cocktail watch dating back to 1916. The timepiece represents a pivotal point in Longines’ history, when the watchmaker was establishing itself as a source for refined dress watches that appealed to high-end clientele. The actress’s choice, a platinum piece with a diamond-surrounded case, was the perfect complement for her sheer, floral Givenchy gown.
Marlon Wayans: Omega Speedmaster in Canopus Gold
Marlon Wayans kept things deceptively low-key with what appears to be a traditional steel Speedmaster. In reality, his watch was crafted in Canopus Gold, Omega’s signature white-gold alloy that adds a subtle luxury upgrade without changing the legendary Moonwatch look.
Stellan Skarsgård: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Moonshine Gold
Stellan Skarsgård chose a Moonshine Gold Seamaster Aqua Terra with a green dial, a sophisticated pairing that felt perfectly suited to a Best Supporting Actor moment.
Colman Domingo: Omega Speedmaster 38mm
Colman Domingo brought refined confidence to the red carpet with a Speedmaster that was anything but understated. The green dial paired with diamond-set details added a striking, contemporary edge, proving that a classic chronograph can still feel bold and expressive in a formal setting.
Wagner Moura: Omega De Ville Trésor 40mm
Wagner Moura accepted his Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture award wearing an elegant Omega De Ville Trésor. Its clean lines and diamond-set bezel struck a balance between traditional elegance and red-carpet polish.
Glen Powell: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Moonshine Gold
Glen Powell paired his blue velvet dinner jacket with a Moonshine Gold Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, proving that a solid-gold sports watch can feel perfectly at home on the red carpet.
Jake Lacy: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Small Seconds
Paired with a white dinner jacket, Lacy’s stainless steel Reverso Duoface with a black dial was a textbook example of timeless formal style.
Jeremy Allen White: Louis Vuitton Tambour
The multi-nominated actor demonstrated his loyalty to Louis Vuitton with both a tuxedo and a sports watch from the designer. The Tambour is Vuitton’s in-house flagship model, refreshed in 2023 with some contemporary updates, including an integrated bracelet and a rounded yet elegantly slim case silhouette. The gray-and-gold two-tone color scheme added a sporty touch while maintaining a sophisticated red-carpet look.
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FAQs
What were the most talked-about watches at the 2026 Golden Globes?
Kevin O’ Leary’s double-wristing combination of the Cartier Asymetrique and F. P Journe Chronometer A Resonance stole the show. Other favorites included Jennifer Lawrence’s vintage Longines, and Jeremy Allen White’s Louis Vuitton Tambour.
How do celebrities choose red-carpet watches?
Brands typically loan watches through ambassadorships, ensuring they complement the celebrity’s outfit, look good under the lights and cameras, and tell a story that fits the mood.
Which watch brands dominate the Golden Globes red carpet?
Omega often dominates the red carpet due to its many ambassador partnerships. Rolex and Audemars Piguet are other popular celebrity brands, known for balancing sports utility and dressy aesthetics.
What makes watches such a big deal at the Golden Globes?
Watches have evolved from subtle accessories to one of the most talked-about pieces on the red carpet, with stylists prioritizing them in formal designs. They often rival gowns, driven by social media close-ups, collector culture, and brand notability.
What is the recommended service interval?
Omega recommends a service interval of 5-8 years. However, you may need to take your watch in sooner if it is no longer accurate, or shows signs of condensation or damage.
