The Best Watches Seen at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
One of the biggest events in the film industry showcases not only some of the best in cinema today, but is also one of the best events to spot some of the world’s most spectacular timepieces. From a classic Audemars Piguet to an ultra-modern Richard Mille, here are some of the best watches that were seen at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
A$AP Rocky’s Bulgari Monete Catene High JewelryHigh JewelryHigh jewelry refers to the most exclusive tier of fine jewelry, typically one-of-a-kind or extremely limited pieces created using rare gemstones and exceptional, time-intensive craftsmanship techniques. Maisons present high jewelryGo to High Jewelry Glossary secret watch
One of the most interesting watches seen on the red carpet, rapper A$AP Rocky’s Bulgari Monete Catene High JewelryHigh JewelryHigh jewelry refers to the most exclusive tier of fine jewelry, typically one-of-a-kind or extremely limited pieces created using rare gemstones and exceptional, time-intensive craftsmanship techniques. Maisons present high jewelryGo to High Jewelry Glossary secret watch is actually a women’s timepiece with a storied history. Its dial hides behind a nearly two-millennia-old coin embossed with the face of the Roman emperor Caracalla. The watch itself is made of 18k rose gold with diamond indexes all over.
Quentin Tarantino’s Chopard L.U.C XPS
A simple but dazzling Chopard L.U.C XPS was seen on the wrist of award-winning auteur, Quentin Tarantino. The director had the special duty to open the 78th Cannes Film Festival and he did so wearing a watch with a vibrant blue dial set against an unassuming black leather strap.
Spike Lee’s Custom Rolex Daytona
Leave it to Spike Lee to have a custom Daytona tailor-made to his sensibilities as a director and a storyteller. He specifically wore a Rolex Daytona 116520 Cool Hand Brooklyn that was modified by Les Artisans de Genève. The watch is a nod to Lee’s upbringing in Brooklyn and includes engraved phrases that are special to the director.
Photo courtesy of Les Artisans de Genève
Tramell Tillman’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
A good complement to his suit, the Severance actor wore a special rose gold JLC Reverso. Besides its unique color, the watch exudes a certain Art Deco cool that definitely went with the vibe of Cannes.
Photo courtesy of Tramell Tillman, Jaeger Le-Coultre
Finn Bennett in Chopard L.U.C XP
Awarded with the Trophée Chopard, the “True Detective” actor wore a special Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Rat on the night he was recognized as a rising actor. The playful watch notably has a hand-crafted lacquered rat on the dial.
Photo courtesy of Chopard
Jeremy Strong’s Richard Mille RM 16-02
Fans of the bold actor were not surprised to see him sport a red Richard Mille RM 16-02 that matched his pink outfit. The timepiece comes in a square, skeletonized design with an automatic winding movement.
Photo courtesy of Festival de Cannes, Richard Mille
François Civil in Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Plat
The award-winning French actor wore a classic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak with the classic blue dial to Cannes. Simple and understated despite its huge size, the watch was perfect for the occasion.
Photo courtesy of Festival de Cannes, Audemars Piguet
Austin Butler’s Breitling Chronomat 32
The Hollywood actor and the newly minted Breitling ambassador wore a Breitling Chronomat with a classy white dial. The watch’s style and smaller size was an elegant match to Butler’s tux.
Photo courtesy of Breitling