Shah Rukh Khan in an outfit by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Cover Shah Rukh Khan in an ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Shah Rukh Khan in an outfit by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)

At Met Gala 2025, Shah Rukh Khan and other stars showed off stylish watches from top brands

Amidst the flurry of dramatic fashion and dazzling jewellery at the Met Gala 2025, these watches didn’t just keep the VIP guests on time—after all, the exhibition awaited before dinner—they also added pizzazz to their red-carpet style. Their choices fit right in with the Met Gala 2025‘s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, which celebrated Black dandyism—think elegance with a smart and bold edge.

The top watch brands spotted at Met Gala 2025? Cartier, Omega, and Jaeger-LeCoultre were ubiquitous, while King of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan aptly chose a bejewelled high complication Patek Philippe for his first time at the Met Gala. Scroll down for our pick of the best watches at Met Gala 2025.

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Shah Rukh Khan in Patek Philippe

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Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Shah Rukh Khan is chic in a black ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5304/301R
Above For his Met Gala debut, Shah Rukh Khan makes a strong statement with the Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5304/301R
Shah Rukh Khan at the Met Gala (Photo: Getty Images)
Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5304/301R

Jeremy Allen White in Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Jeremy Allen White at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Jeremy Allen White in a bespoke Louis Vuitton suit at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds
Above Jeremy Allen White leans into cool chic with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds
Jeremy Allen White at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds

Tramell Tillman in Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Tramell Tillman at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above ‘Severance’ star Tramell Tillman rocks a Thom Browne creation at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Jaeger-LeCoultre REverso Tribute Tourbillon
Above Tramell Tillman’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Tourbillon is a superfine choice
Tramell Tillman at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Jaeger-LeCoultre REverso Tribute Tourbillon

Ego Nwodim in Jaeger-LeCoultre

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Ego Nwodim at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Ego Nwodim wears a three-piece Christopher John Rogers suit at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto High Jewellery
Above Ego Nwodim’s sleek black look allows the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto High Jewellery to shine
Ego Nwodim at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One Duetto High Jewellery

Henry Golding in Cartier

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Henry Golding at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Henry Golding is the gold standard in Oswald Boateng at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Cartier Tank à Guichets
Above Henry Golding also goes for gold with his watch, the Cartier Tank à Guichets
Henry Golding at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Cartier Tank à Guichets

Anna Sawai in Cartier

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Anna Sawai in white custom Dior suit at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Anna Sawai in white custom Dior suit at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Cartier Mini Baignoire
Above Anna Sawai shows how to work understated chic with a yellow gold Cartier Mini Baignoire (Photo: Antoine Pividori/Cartier)
Anna Sawai in white custom Dior suit at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Cartier Mini Baignoire

Nicole Kidman in Omega

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Nicole Kidman at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Nicole Kidman exudes understated glam at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Vintage Omega Ladymatic “Saphette”
Above Nicole Kidman makes a fine choice with the vintage Omega Ladymatic “Saphette”
Nicole Kidman at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Vintage Omega Ladymatic “Saphette”

Patrick Schwarzenegger in Omega

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Patrick Schwarzenegger at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Patrick Schwarzenegger looks fine in Balmain at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Omega Aqua Terra Shades
Above Patrick Schwarzenegger matches his dandy look with a Omega Aqua Terra Shades watch
Patrick Schwarzenegger at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Omega Aqua Terra Shades

Justice Smith in Omega

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Justice Smith
Above Justice Smith of ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is all glammed up at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Omega De Ville Mini Tresor
Above Justice Smith's watch of choice is a gold Omega De Ville Mini Tresor
Justice Smith
Omega De Ville Mini Tresor

Walton Goggins in Vacheron Constantin

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Walton Goggins at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Walton Goggins trades the Hawaiian shirt for an elaborate Thom Browne ensemble for the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface
Above Walton Goggins wears Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface that was unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025
Walton Goggins at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface
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Hailey Bieber
Above Hailey Bieber goes solo in a mini tuedo at the Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Vintage Audemars Piguet with opal dial
Above Hailey Bieber pairs her outfit with a vintage Audemars Piguet with opal dial from the brand’s Heritage Collection
Hailey Bieber
Vintage Audemars Piguet with opal dial

Diljit Dosanjh in Cartier

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Diljit Dosanjh in regal traditional attire at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Above Diljit Dosanjh in regal traditional attire at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
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Panthère de Cartier watch
Above Diljit Dosanjh goes full bling, pairing his dramatic emerald necklace with a rose gold Panthère de Cartier set with diamonds (Photo: Antoine Pividori/Cartier)
Diljit Dosanjh in regal traditional attire at Met Gala 2025 (Photo: Getty Images)
Panthère de Cartier watch

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Brian Cheong
Senior Editor, Watches & Jewellery, Tatler Malaysia
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Brian Cheong

Brian Cheong leads the watch (Tatler GMT) and jewellery content at Tatler Malaysia, combining sharp editorial insight with years of luxury lifestyle experience. A seasoned journalist in luxury watches based in Kuala Lumpur, Brian had previously helmed World of Watches, Men's Folio and Prestige Malaysia.