Award season is back, and so is the red-carpet ritual that always splits watch lovers down the middle. Watch spotting is fun for the same reason people slow down to stare at a storefront display: you might catch something familiar, something rare, or something so left-field it sends you straight to Google. But it can also feel a little artificial. These nights are styled within an inch of their lives, and the watch on a wrist is often chosen the same way a tie or a necklace is selected: for the photo, not for the person, which is why we’re focusing on the watches everyone’s wearing at the 2026 Golden Globes.
After years of doing this, I’ve landed on a middle ground. The red carpet isn’t a pure expression of personal taste, but it isn’t meaningless either. As watch enthusiasm has grown, more celebrities are showing up in pieces that feel genuinely considered. Sometimes it’s a clear “this is mine, and I love it” moment (Jason Bateman is the poster child). Sometimes it’s a vintage pick that suggests curiosity and a real point of view (Paul Mescal and Michael B. Jordan both had that energy this year). And sometimes it’s someone like Timothée Chalamet, who has become a full-blown watch-spotting character: the rare A-lister who can move from cult independents to historic names and make it feel effortless.
The 2026 Golden Globes kicked off awards season with a level of variety and watches that genuinely surprised me. There were obvious flexes, subtle flexes, and a handful of picks that felt personal enough to restore my faith in the whole exercise. Dwayne Johnson arrived in a diamond-drenched Chopard that could probably reflect a camera flash back into orbit. Will Arnett wore a watch so heavy it might qualify as wearable ballast. Leonardo DiCaprio swapped out his usual rotation, Clooney went bright, and the vintage representation was strong.
So yes, we’re doing this. Below are our favorite watches spotted on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. Let us know your top pick in the comments.
Leonardo DiCaprio: Rolex Daytona Le Mans (Ref. 126529LN)
Rolex testimonial and Best Actor nominee Leonardo DiCaprio showed up wearing the white-gold Daytona Le Mans (Ref. 126529LN), a special-edition Daytona released in 2023 to mark the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Produced for just a year, it’s a modern Daytona rarity that looks understated until you realize what it is. While it retailed around $50,000, it now trades in the $220,000 to $320,000 range on the secondary market, making it one of the more serious “quiet” flexes of the night.
Timothée Chalamet: Urban Jürgensen UJ-2
Fresh off a Golden Globe win for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for Marty Supreme, Timothée Chalamet continued his run as one of the most interesting wrists in Hollywood. He’s been spotted in everything from Cartier staples to enthusiast-only picks like Petermann Bédat, and this time he went with the Urban Jürgensen UJ-2 in platinum with a guilloché dial.
It’s a refined, insider choice—high craft, low noise—and exactly the kind of watch that gets the most plugged-in collectors talking. The UJ-2 is positioned as an entry point within the brand, though “entry-level” feels generous at just north of $100,000.
Michael B. Jordan: Patek Philippe “Hour Glass” Ref. 1593P
Michael B. Jordan, nominated for Best Actor for Sinners, wore one of the night’s best curveballs: the vintage Patek Philippe “Hour Glass” Ref. 1593P. The mid-century piece features a curved rectangular case with a beveled crystal, and it’s obscure enough to read as either excellent guidance or genuine collector instinct—both flattering outcomes. One sold at auction in 2018 for around $80,000, and it’s exactly the kind of pick that feels thoughtful rather than trend-chasing.
Kumail Nanjiani: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin (Ref. 4300V/220G-H151)
Kumail Nanjiani has quietly built a reputation for strong watch choices, and his 2026 Globes pick might be his best yet: the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin in white gold with a deep red dial. It’s a complicated watch that still looks clean on the wrist, and it strikes that rare balance of elegance, modernity, and unmistakable high-end. The Ref. 4300V/220G-H151 retails for $126,000.
Dwayne Johnson: Chopard Alpine Eagle Frozen Summit
Dwayne Johnson earned a Best Actor nomination for his role as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, and he dressed like someone fully aware of the spotlight. He’s not a Chopard ambassador, but he’s been seen in the Alpine Eagle often—and for the Globes, he brought the most extreme version: the Alpine Eagle Frozen Summit in white gold, fully set with diamonds.
This is not subtle. It’s literally a million-dollar watch, priced at $1,000,000, and it was one of the most visually loud wrist moments of the night.
Kevin O’Leary: Cartier Asymétrique + F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance
Kevin O’Leary doubled up—literally—by double-wristing at the Globes, and he didn’t do it with throwaways. On one wrist was an F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance with a red-and-black dial, reportedly trading between $500,000 and $900,000 depending on configuration and market. On the other hand was a Cartier Tank Asymétrique Skeleton, priced around $70,000. Both were on red straps, because if you’re going to commit to a move like this, you might as well commit all the way.
Will Arnett and Jason Bateman: Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 + Rolex Deepsea Yellow Gold
The SmartLess co-hosts took the stage together wearing two Rolexes that couldn’t be more different. Jason Bateman wore a vintage panda-dial Daytona Ref. 6263, often referred to as a “Paul Newman Big Red” for its red Daytona text. It’s a collector cornerstone, and depending on condition and provenance, examples routinely exceed six figures.
Will Arnett went the opposite direction: the solid yellow-gold Deepsea with blue dial and bezel, a watch that’s less “understated luxury” and more “gold brick with a clasp.” The full-gold Deepsea is priced around $65,000, and it reportedly weighs roughly 320 grams—making it one of the most physically imposing watches you’ll see on any red carpet.
Cole Walliser: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar White Ceramic
GlamBOT creator Cole Walliser is a longtime watch enthusiast, and he showed up wearing a serious modern grail: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in white ceramic. It retailed around $94,000 at launch, but trades closer to $300,000 now. White ceramic already carries a strong wrist presence under bright lights, and the perpetual calendar complication adds a layer of watch-world credibility, making this a true spotter’s pick.
Jennifer Lawrence: Vintage Longines (circa 1916)
Longines ambassador Jennifer Lawrence went vintage with a platinum-and-diamond Longines from 1916. In a room full of contemporary heavy hitters, a century-old piece stands out differently. It’s less about status, more about taste and history. It read like jewelry, but with the added charm of real horological provenance.
Jeremy Allen White: Louis Vuitton Tambour
Jeremy Allen White came off a 2025 Golden Globe win and landed two nominations this year. He wore a Louis Vuitton Tambour in a grey-and-gold two-tone case. The Tambour refresh in 2023 gave the collection a cleaner, more modern identity. This version plays nicely in the dressy integrated-bracelet lane without feeling like a copy of the usual suspects. Retail is $29,800.
George Clooney: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Turquoise
Clooney and Omega remain one of the most iconic partnerships in watch marketing, and he delivered one of the best “simple but perfect” choices of the night: a steel Seamaster Aqua Terra with a gradient turquoise dial. It’s confident, clean, and surprisingly attainable for a true A-lister red-carpet watch—price: $7,400.
Vince Gilligan: Rolex Daytona Ref. 116519
Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and the much-hyped Pluribus, wore a Rolex Daytona Ref. 116519 in white gold on a leather strap. The black racing dial is a love-it-or-hate-it detail—sporty, bold, and a little less conventional than the Daytonas most people expect. The reference is discontinued and can typically be found for around $30,000 on the secondary market.
Paul Mescal: Cartier Tortue “Paris”
Paul Mescal continues to look like someone who genuinely enjoys collecting Cartier. For the Globes, he wore a rare Tortue signed “Paris,” a small but big detail for vintage Cartier fans. Furthermore,the tonneau-shaped case is pure dress-watch elegance. While these don’t appear often, when they do, pricing tends to hover around $10,000.
Matthew Rhys: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold (42mm)
Matthew Rhys, nominated for Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture for The Beast In Me, opted for a Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in King Gold (42mm). It’s an interesting move in a brand that’s often defined by the louder Big Bang line. The Classic Fusion reads cleaner and more refined, while still feeling modern and bold. Retail is $32,400.
Glen Powell: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Moonshine Gold
Omega closed out the night strong with Glen Powell. He wore a Seamaster Aqua Terra in Moonshine gold with a vibrant blue dial. It’s bold without tipping into flashy, and it wears like a modern “leading man” watch should. The price sits at $39,000, and it’s one of the most compelling precious-metal sport-dress hybrids we saw all night out of all the watches at the 2026 Golden Globes
