The Academy Awards are usually about the films, the fashion, and, of course, the golden statues. But if you look a little closer at the red carpet, there is another quiet competition happening on celebrities’ wrists. From rare collectors’ pieces to ultra-luxury timepieces worth a fortune, the watch game at Hollywood’s biggest night can be just as dazzling as the trophies.

And some of the price tags might shock you.

Timothée Chalamet - Urban Jürgensen UJ-2

Timothée Chalamet turned heads not just for his Marty Supreme snub but for that understated wrist flex on the red carpet. Rocking the Urban Jürgensen UJ-2, this platinum stunner packs a manual-wind Calibre UJ-2 with a free-sprung balance and direct double-wheel escapement—running at 2.5 Hz with a solid 52-hour power reserve.

What makes it pop? The 39mm case with offset small seconds and power reserve at 12 o'clock feels pocket-watch inspired, perfect for Chalamet's brooding vibe. Priced around CHF 105,000(hitting ~$196K on the open market), it's a collector's dream—no wonder Timmy chose it to shrug off Oscar drama in style.

Chris Evans - Chopard L.U.C. XPS

Chris Evans brought Captain America polish to the Oscars with the Chopard L.U.C. XPS, a sleek 40mm white-gold number that's pure dress-watch swagger. This in-house L.U.C 96.12-L movement boasts COSC certification, 22k gold micro-rotor, and a 60-hour power reserve, running silky at 4 Hz.​

Relaxed yet refined, Evans paired it effortlessly with his tux, letting the black dial and blued hands shine under flashes. At $36,700 retail, it's Chopard's entry into high-end subtlety, no diamonds needed when the finishing (Côtes de Genève, snailing) does the talking. Evans gets it: sometimes the quiet wrist candy steals the show.​

Kumail Nanjiani - Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton

Kumail Nanjiani went full horological beast mode with the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton—think 41.5mm titanium flexing a skeletonized Caliber 1120 QP with instantaneous date jump and moonphase. Priced POA (think $250K+ territory), it's ultra-thin at 7.75mm despite the complications.​

This bad boy screams versatility: interchangeable straps, pink-gold rotor, and Geneva Seal polish that glows under lights. Kumail's grin said it all—pairing Marvel muscle with VC's 280-year legacy felt like the ultimate power move for an Oscars night wrist party.​

Michael B. Jordan - Vintage Piaget Ref. 9297

Fresh off his Best Actor win for Sinners, Michael B. Jordan kept it humble-cool with a vintage Piaget Ref. 9297, a 37mm steel Polo classic from the '80s with integrated bracelet vibes and quartz reliability. At ~$6,500, it's the night's stealth bargain, proving MJ knows real value.​

The pie-pan dial and coin-edge bezel nod to Piaget's luxury sports watch roots, blending seamlessly with his sharp tux. Jordan's choice? Understated swagger that says "I won the Oscar, but this vintage gem's timeless", affordable luxury done right for the new king.​

Kevin O'Leary - Cartier Crash "Burgundy" Skeleton & Rolex Daytona Ref. 126599TRU

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary double-dipped like a boss, flashing the bonkers Cartier Crash "Burgundy" Skeleton (~$900K+) on one wrist, its distorted oval case, burgundy guilloché dial, and manual-wind 9618 MC screaming surreal art. Then bam, Rolex Daytona Ref. 126599TRU in tri-color gold (~$2.1M+ on secondary) for good measure.​

O'Leary's flex was pure chaos: Crash's asymmetrical vibe channeling Salvador Dalí, paired with Daytona's chronograph punch—yellow gold case, rainbow gems, ceramic bezel. At the Oscars, he joked, "diversify your wrists." Over $3M total? That's Milton Rockwell energy.​

Leonardo DiCaprio - Rolex 1908 Ref. 52506 in Platinum

Leo DiCaprio rolled up with Rolex's elegant 1908 Ref. 52506 in platinum—a 39mm dress watch with Caliber 7130 mechanical movement, opaline dial, and dauphine hands for that vintage Rolex soul. Retailing at $56,200, it's an understated power for the eco-king.​

The platinum case and rhodiumed indices catch light just right, nodding to Rolex's archival gems without Daytona flash. Leo's known for low-key luxury, and this beauty, 60-hour reserve, Superlative Chronometer certified, paired perfectly with his Oscars surf-and-turf gaze. Timeless, like his career.​

Pedro Pascal - CHANEL BOY-FRIEND

Pedro Pascal channeled Mandalorian cool with the CHANEL BOY-FRIEND, a 36.5mm steel chronograph with trapezoid lugs, black lacquer dial, and in-house Caliber 08.1, running 3 Hz with 52-hour reserve. At $33,600, it's fashion-forward horology at its finest.​

Quilted strap, star-embossed rotor, pure CHANEL swagger that Pascal owned on the carpet. "It's got that tough-guy tweed vibe," he quipped, blending Karl Lagerfeld's edge with technical chops. For the Last of Us star, it's the perfect rebel tux accessory.​

Delroy Lindo - Vintage Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005/6 Pie Pan

Delroy Lindo brought old-school soul with the vintage Omega Constellation Ref. 168.005/6 Pie Pan, a 35mm gold-capped steel pie-dial beauty from the '70s, powered by Caliber 1012 automatic (based on a reliable workhorse). ~$7,500 makes it the night's value champ.​

That pie-pan dial with pieced indices and dagger markers? Pure '70s magic, with Constellation star on caseback for good luck. Lindo's deep laugh matched its retro charm—proof you don't need six figures for wrist history at the Oscars.​

Kieran Culkin - Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold

Kieran Culkin flashed sibling rivalry vibes with the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold, 42mm ethical rose gold case, skeleton dial peeking HUB1155 automatic chronograph (3 Hz, 42-hour reserve). $48,000 retail keeps it bold yet wearable.​

Black ceramic bezel, rubber-lined strap that's Hublot's fusion of luxe and sport that Culkin rocked with an ironic grin. Post-Succession glow, it's like he said, "Macs wear big too," turning technical flash into red-carpet fun.​

Hudson Williams - Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas

Hudson Williams slayed with Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas, a curvy 35mm steel-tubogas bracelet watch with a white dial, quartz movement for easy elegance. At $17,250, it's serpentine seduction without the mega-price tag.​

Tubogas coils hug the wrist like jewelry art, arrow hands, and a cabochon crown, adding sparkle. Williams turned it into a statement piece, proving Bulgari's Roman flair brings coiled energy to any Oscars pose with fierceness and fabulousness.

What was your favourite from the list of the Oscars watches? Let us know in the comments.

Written by

Pratham Gurung

Edited by

Hriddhi Maitra