Cover Chris Hemsworth wearing Chopard (Photo: courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Chris Hemsworth wearing Chopard (Photo: courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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From Chopard to Cartier, here’s a round-up of the best watches spotted on the red carpet
Celebrities ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute on May 6, dressed to impress for the Met Gala 2024. The event was a major talking point as always, but this year, there was a notable theme of timepieces making a statement, no doubt in no small part thanks to the theme Garden of Time. From Sabrina Harrison’s unique Chrishabana clock dress to Ben Simmons’s quirky briefcase clock, time was a recurring motif. Additionally, the event showcased some serious wrist candy that caught the attention of watch enthusiasts, including the editors at Tatler GMT.
Here’s our round-up of the luxury watches that took our breath away this year.
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Michelle Yeoh in Richard Mille
Above Michelle Yeoh in Richard Mille (Photo: courtesy of Marleen Moise/Getty Images)
Michelle Yeoh in Richard Mille (Photo: courtesy of Marleen Moise/Getty Images)
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The Everything Everywhere All At Once star, who is also the brand ambassador for Richard Mille, wore the RM 07-01. This is the second year in a row that Yeoh has worn this model to the Met Gala. Last year’s reference was made of white gold and had a mother-of-pearl dial. This year, she wore the watch with a lime green strap and snow-set diamonds.
Chris Hemsworth in Chopard
Above Chris Hemsworth wearing Chopard (Photo: courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Chris Hemsworth wearing Chopard (Photo: courtesy of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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Gold timepieces are in this season. Chris Hemsworth, best known for his role as Marvel’s Thor, wore Chopard’s Alpine Eagle watch in rose gold with a diamond-studded bezel to complement his monotone look.
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Jerry Seinfeld in Chanel
Above Jessica Seinfeld and Jerry Seinfeld (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Above Jerry Seinfeld in Chanel (Photo: courtesy of Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Jessica Seinfeld and Jerry Seinfeld (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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Comedy king Jerry Seinfeld made a case for classic, all-black ensembles as he wore the Chanel J12 automatic black ceramic for a suave look.
Steven Yeun in Cartier
Above Steven Yeun in Cartier (Photo: courtesy of Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
Above Steven Yeun in Cartier (Photo: courtesy of Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
Steven Yeun in Cartier (Photo: courtesy of Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
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Last year at Watches and Wonders, the Cartier Clash [Un]limited made a big comeback. Just as Thom Browne, who designed Steven Yeun’s black suit is known for not subscribing to gender norms, the Beef star chose to wear the yellow and purple gold jewellery watch, originally designed for women.
Serena Williams in Audemars Piguet
Above Serena Williams in Audemars Piguet (Photo: courtesy of Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
Above Serena Williams in Audemars Piguet (Photo: courtesy of Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Serena Williams in Audemars Piguet (Photo: courtesy of Aliah Anderson/Getty Images)
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The tennis star endorsed the Audemars Piguet Flying Tourbillon Openworked Sand Gold in 41mm. Sand gold is a new material introduced by the watchmaker and worked well with Williams’s golden goddess look.
Ben Simmons in Patek Philippe
Above Ben Simmons with his clock briefcase (Photo: courtesy of Gotham/Getty Images)
Above Ben Simmons wearing Patek Philippe (Photo: courtesy of Arturo Holmes/MG24/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
Ben Simmons with his clock briefcase (Photo: courtesy of Gotham/Getty Images)
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While Ben Simmons’s Thom Browne clock briefcase was quite a head-turner, the NBA superstar wore an iconic watch to go with his ensemble: the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce Rainbow Chronograph. The gem-set bezel in rainbow shades and a red strap ensured the watch got the attention it deserves.
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As the Regional Editor for Watches and Jewellery and Editorial Content Lead for Tatler GMT, Amrita Katara specialises in luxury watch and jewellery coverage across Asia, with expertise in editorial strategy, feature writing and interviews with industry leaders. Her past roles span luxury lifestyle media and client partnerships. Based in Mumbai, Amrita’s work bridges global trends and Asian market insights.
