At the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, celebrities and winners showcased timepieces from top watchmakers like Omega, Audemars Piguet and Piaget. Michael B. Jordan, who won best actor for Sinners, wore a vintage Piaget, while Amy Madigan sported an Omega after her supporting actress win. The event highlighted intense competition among luxury brands for visibility on Hollywood's biggest night.
The 98th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, drawing attention not just to the films but also to the luxury watches worn by stars on the red carpet and stage. Watch spotting has become a popular activity at such events, with brands vying to adorn Oscar winners and nominees with their high-end timepieces that blend precision and elegance for formal occasions. Michael B. Jordan arrived wearing his personal vintage Piaget Ref. 9297 after winning the Oscar for actor in a leading role for Sinners. Kerry Condon complemented her look with Piaget’s Limelight Gala watch and matching Treasure high jewelry earrings. Shaboozey chose a diamond-set Chopard watch in 18k white gold from the L’Heure du Diamant collection on the red carpet, later switching to an H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack Red Gold during his performance of “I Lied to You” with the Sinners cast. Raphael Saadiq wore the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Openworked (Ref. 26601NR.OO.D002KB.01), while Aaron Piper selected the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding (Ref. 77450BA.GG.1361BA.01). Omega featured prominently, with winner Amy Madigan in a 30mm Seamaster Aqua Terra (Ref. 220.25.30.20.55.001) after her best supporting actress Oscar. Delroy Lindo, nominated for best supporting actor, wore an unreleased model in 18k Moonshine Gold. Nominee Wagner Moura opted for a 41mm De Ville Prestige (Ref. 434.13.41.20.02.001), and ambassador Nicole Kidman, a presenter, chose a vintage 1966 Sapphette in 14k white gold. Presenter Lewis Pullman wore a 40mm De Ville Trésor (Ref. 435.53.40.21.06.00). Other brands included Bulgari on Hudson Williams (Serpenti Seduttori Ref. 103145), Cartier on Jacob Elordi (Tank à Guichets in platinum) and Paul Mescal (Tank Louis Cartier mini in 18k yellow gold), Vacheron Constantin on Felix Kammerer (36.5mm Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin) and Kumail Nanjiani (41.5mm Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton), Blancpain on Robert Downey Jr. (Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune) and Sterling K. Brown (Villeret Quantième Complet), and Urban Jürgensen’s UJ-2 on nominee Timothée Chalamet.
