Red Carpet in Time: The Luxury Watches Stealing the Spotlight at Awards Shows

At the Oscars, actor Kieran Culkin was spotted wearing a De Ville Tresor in 18K Sedna Gold. The burgundy dial and leather strap provided a pop of colour. contrasting against his sleek tuxedo.

It was the same for his fellow actors, Robert Downey Jr and Guy Pearce – with a Seamaster Aqua Terra in 18K Sedna Gold and a De Ville Prestige, respectively, while Colman Domingo chose a Speedmaster Moonwatch in 18K Canopus Gold.

Omega’s presence extended well beyond the Oscars. At the Critics Choice Awards, actress Nicole Kidman used a De Ville Mini Tresor in 18K Moonshine Gold to dress up her loose khaki-colour suit.

These appearances underscore Omega’s enduring appeal among A-list celebrities, perfectly blending the brand’s rich heritage with contemporary style on the most glamorous stages.

At the Oscars, Kit Connor complemented his outfit with a Monaco watch, seamlessly integrating the brand’s signature sporty aesthetic into a formal setting. Luke Newton did as such too, but at the Screen Actors Guild Awards with his Carrera Date 39.

Both actors showed that watches inspired by motor racing can look just at home on the red carpet.

Singer-songwriter Janelle Monae even went a step further to give her Carrera Chronograph Automatic a little cool cred, by wearing it over her suit’s sleeve at the Grammys.

That kind of edginess totally redefines red-carpet style – making high-end luxury seem effortlessly hip.

Just look at the different models on the wrist of actors Sebastian Stan and Jake Gyllenhaal at the Golden Globes. Stan’s was a vintage Cartier Faberge, while Gyllenhaal, a Tortue Yellow Gold – but both share a timeless look.

During the same night, film producer Mohammed Al Turki walked the red carpet with a Santos-Dumont Skeleton. This had a bolder watch face, yet with similar clean lines and aesthetic.

For sure, vintage looks can just match with anything.

If you think that actor Timothee Chalamet’s butter yellow suit at the Oscars was all kinds of unconventional, his wrist was dressed with a vintage Mini Baignoire. This model truly has an everlasting appeal.

How’s that for a balance of old and new?

For celebrities who want to show off just the right amount of bling, Bvlgari is the way to go.

Take point from actor Joe Alwyn at the Oscars. His tuxedo was subtle through and through – then came the surprising Bvlgari Bvlgari watch taking a peek out from under his cuff. You could say it was a masterclass of a “cameo”.

Actress Vanessa Williams gave an identical performance at the Baftas. She was covered up in a green gown with a high neck and voluminous sleeves, only revealing the gorgeous Serpenti Misteriosi when she moved her arm.

In the case of H. Moser & Cie. at the Oscars, the colour black proved to be hard to miss.

Filmmaker and music video director Cole Walliser was seen wearing a Streamliner Tourbillon Reference 6804-0400, while filmmaker Julian Noisecat quietly posed with an Endeavour Tourbillon Vantablack.

As for Montblanc, the Star Legacy Moonphase & Date appeared on the wrist of actor Will Sharpe at the Baftas. This pared-down model draws inspiration from late 19th and early 20th-century pocket watches. It whispers sophistication with a moonphase and date function.

The whole minimalist look could very well be a theme for the year. Walking the Oscars red carpet, Patrick Schwarzenegger showed off the same Star Legacy Moonphase & Date.

Both timepieces attracted attention, especially since Sharpe and Schwarzenegger’s outfits were all-black tuxedos.