The Best Watches of the 2024 Oscars
Every year, Hollywood’s biggest night coincides with one of fashion’s most important annual spectacles. Last night, the 96th Oscars didn’t disappoint. One of the most talked about red carpets in recent memory featured the movies’ brightest stars descending upon Tinseltown dressed to the nines—and outfitted with enough luxury watch bling to turn the awards ceremony into a horological dream before a single award was dispensed.
So, who wore which watch best at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre last night? From Academy Award winners Robert Downey Jr. and Cillian Murphy to headlining performers Ryan Gosling and Jon Batiste, check out below to see the best timepieces worn by the biggest stars at the 2024 Oscars.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph 
Robert Downey Jr. wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Best Supporting Actor winner Robert Downey Jr. wore a Jaeger-LeCoultre in pink gold that was similar to the one he wore to the Golden Globes.
Cillian Murphy’s Omega De Ville Prestige 
Cillian Murphy wearing an Omega De Ville Prestige watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Oppenheimer leading man and Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy wore the 41mm De Ville Prestige in steel with a pine green dial.
Ryan Gosling’s TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde 
Ryan Gosling wearing a TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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While Ryan Gosling might not have won an Oscar on Sunday night, his “I’m Just Ken” performance was the talk of the town. When he strapped his TAG Heuer Carrera Plasma Diamant d’Avant-Garde, it also became one of the biggest hits of the night.
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Simu Liu’s Jacob & Co. The World is Yours Dual Time Zone 
Simu Liu wearing a Jacob & Co. The World is Yours Dual Time Zone watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Also appearing on stage during the show-stealing “I’m Just Ken” performance, Simu Liu equally impressed watch fanatics during his red carpet appearance while sporting a Jacob & Co. The World is Yours Dual Time Zone covered in blue diamonds and gold continents.
Jon Batiste’s J.N.Shapiro Resurgence 
Jon Batiste wearing a J.N.Shapiro Resurgence watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Also performing during the night, Jon Batiste—who was up for Best Original Song—wore a rose gold J.N.Shapiro Resurgence.
Bradley Cooper’s Louis Vuitton Tambour 
Bradley Cooper wearing a Louis Vuitton Tambour watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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While Bradley Cooper might not have walked away with any of the night’s statues, he is still the face of Louis Vuitton—as confirmed by the rose gold Louis Vuitton Tambour on his wrist.
Jeffrey Wright’s Omega De Ville Trésor 
Jeffrey Wright wearing an Omega De Ville Trésor at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Best Actor nominee for his role in American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright rocked a 40mm Omega De Ville Trésor on a leather strap.
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Chris Hemsworth’s Audemars Piguet X 1017-ALYX-9SM Royal Oak Chronograph 
Chris Hemsworth wearing an Audemars Piguet X 1017-ALYX-9SM Royal Oak Chronograph watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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This wasn’t the first time we’d seen Chris Hemsworth wearing this gold Audemars Piguet, but the watch still managed to be one of the night’s most impressive timepieces.
Colman Domingo’s Omega De Ville Prestige 
Colman Domingo wearing an Omega De Ville Prestige watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Rustin star Colman Domingo wore an Omega De Ville Prestige with a leather strap and a black dial.
Dwayne Johnson’s Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT 
Dwayne Johnson wearing a Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Dressed in shimmering gray, Dwayne Johnson chose a watch to match the threads: this Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT.
Matthew McConaughey’s Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti 
Matthew McConaughey wearing a Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Appearing on stage to help present the Best Actor Oscar, Matthew McConaughey added a touch of classic American elegance by wearing a Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti watch.
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Brendan Fraser’s Omega Constellation 
Brendan Fraser wearing an Omega Constellation watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Last year’s Best Actor winner, Brendan Fraser, sported a 41mm yellow gold Omega Constellation on a leather strap.
Ke Huy Quan’s Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton 
Ke Huy Quan wearing a Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton watch at the 96th annual Oscars.
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Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan sported a gold Cartier Santos-Dumont Skeleton, featuring a small plane in the bottom corner.
