The 7 Best Watches of the Week: A Celebrity-Filled Lineup
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After a brief holiday break, the red carpet is back, and so are the celebrities with their luxurious timepieces. This week's lineup features a mix of classic and contemporary designs, from Dwayne Johnson's elegant IWC Portugieser to Jacob Elordi's stylish Cartier Tank. Here's a closer look at the best watches on display.
Stephen Graham: Rolex Daytona
Stephen Graham's choice of a Rolex Daytona at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's career retrospective is a testament to his legendary status. The 2000-2016 model (Ref. 116520) stands out with its sleek, steel-on-steel design and a simple white dial. This Daytona features the in-house Caliber 4130, marking a significant shift from Zenith-based movements. It's a rare find, with pre-owned examples typically costing around $25,000.
Chris Pratt: Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium
Chris Pratt, known for his love of Panerai and IWC, surprised everyone by wearing a Hublot Big Bang Unico Titanium for a Mercy photocall in London. Released in 2018, this 42 mm watch offers a smaller alternative to the original 44 mm model. Its titanium case and black skeleton dial reveal the self-winding HUB1280 Unico movement, providing a 72-hour power reserve. The chronograph system with a flyback function adds to its appeal, retailing for $22,800.
Jacob Elordi: Cartier Tank LC
Jacob Elordi's Best Supporting Actor win at Palm Springs for his role in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein was celebrated with a Cartier Tank Louis Cartier. This 2023 release features a green lacquered dial and alligator strap, contrasting with a 25.5 mm gold case, gold hands, and a beaded crown set with a synthetic cabochon-shaped spinel. As a newly appointed Cartier ambassador, Elordi paired this $14,800 watch with earrings from the Juste un Clou and Love collections.
Colman Domingo: Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Colman Domingo's red carpet presence at the Los Angeles screening of Dead Man's Wire was marked by his choice of an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra. Released in 2024, this model boasts a simple black lacquered dial, free from the typical horizontal 'teak' pattern. Available in 41, 38, or 34 mm stainless-steel cases, it features a Master Chronometer-certified movement. The 41 mm version, with Caliber 8900, costs $7,000.
Dwayne Johnson: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar at Variety's Creative Impact Awards is a powerful choice. Introduced in 2015, this 44.2 mm red-gold watch displays a silver dial with date, day, month, and year indicators, as well as a perpetual moon phase display and power reserve indicator. The automatic Caliber 52610 movement offers an impressive seven-day power reserve, with the moon phase display requiring only a one-day adjustment every 577.5 years. It's a luxury piece priced at $52,700.
Connor Storrie: Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold
Connor Storrie, star of Heated Rivalry, wore a Hublot Classic Fusion King Gold at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Nominations. This 38 mm model features the brand's signature 18-karat rose-gold alloy case and bezel, warmer than traditional 5N gold. The black sunray dial is topped with King Gold hands and markers, creating a striking contrast. The self-winding HUB1110 movement provides a 48-hour power reserve, with the 38 mm version retailing for $21,100.
Paul Mescal: Cartier Tank LC
Paul Mescal's red carpet success with Gucci and Cartier is evident at the Critics Choice Awards and Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards. In Palm Springs, he wore his go-to Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, a 2022 release featuring a large 18-karat yellow gold case, a minimalist black dial with gold sword-shaped hands, and a black alligator strap. This $14,800 watch is a perfect blend of elegance and minimalism.
