Every Celebrity Watch Spotted at Roland Garros 2026

The Rainbow Daytona is one of the most coveted modern Rolex production pieces, and the Everose version Britney Theriot wore at Roland Garros is the most desirable of the lot. The bezel carries a graduated set of multicolored sapphire baguettes, while the dial features matching color-coded sub-dial rings and gem-set numerals. Production is extremely limited and waitlists run for years at retail, which is why the secondary market commands such a premium. Theriot, photographed courtside alongside Russell Crowe, picked one of the loudest watches in the entire stadium and made it look effortless.

The Rootbeer earned its nickname from the warm brown and black Cerachrom bezel that pairs so naturally with Everose gold. This Everose Rolesor configuration mixes Oystersteel with 18k Everose, giving the travel watch a dressier edge than the all-steel Batman or Pepsi. The GMT function and 24-hour bezel make it a true pilot's tool, even on a wrist as relaxed as footballer Axel Disasi's courtside look. It remains one of the most wearable two-tone sports Rolex references on the market.

Christina Milian's full yellow gold Datejust is a masterclass in old-money restraint. The champagne dial is set with diamond hour markers, the fluted bezel catches the Paris sun, and the President-style bracelet finishes a watch that reads as classic rather than flashy. The Datejust 31 sits in the sweet spot of size for many collectors who want presence without bulk. It is the kind of solid gold Rolex that holds value quietly and never goes out of style.

The full blue ceramic Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar is one of the rarest and most technically impressive watches caught all fortnight. Producing a monobloc ceramic case and bracelet in this color is brutally difficult, and the perpetual calendar movement tracks day, date, month, leap year and moon phase without adjustment until 2100. The "Grande Tapisserie" dial in matching blue ties the whole piece together. On Yannik Bollare's wrist it was an under-the-radar grail that only the most serious collectors would clock. 

Matt Pokora's openworked Royal Oak strips the dial away to reveal the skeletonized caliber beneath, with the bridges and gear train fully on display. This white gold "Jumbo" Extra-Thin layout pairs the slimmest Royal Oak profile with the drama of an open architecture. White gold reads almost identical to steel at a glance, which is exactly the point for collectors who prefer their flex to stay private. It is one of the most desirable openworked references AP currently produces.

Footballer Charles De Ketelaere wore the 37mm steel Royal Oak in the sought-after ice blue dial, a soft pastel that has become one of AP's signature modern colors. The "Grande Tapisserie" pattern still anchors the dial, paired with the integrated bracelet and screw-down hexagonal bezel that started the luxury sports watch category in 1972. At 37mm it wears as a true unisex piece and has become a favorite among younger athletes. It is the most accessible Royal Oak in this roundup, though "accessible" is relative.

The Offshore is the bigger, bolder cousin of the standard Royal Oak, and the titanium 26238TI brings serious tool-watch attitude. The lightweight titanium case keeps the larger 42mm proportions comfortable, while the "Mega Tapisserie" dial and integrated chronograph push the sporty aesthetic to its limit. Adi Ezra's grey-on-grey example is a connoisseur's choice that trades shine for stealth. The Offshore line is what put AP on the map with a younger, sportier audience in the late 1990s.

The 5740 is the only Nautilus to house a perpetual calendar, and it does so in an impossibly thin white gold case. The blue gradient dial carries day, date, month, moon phase and leap year indicators laid out with Patek's trademark balance. NBA veteran Serge Ibaka, a known serious collector, chose one of the most complicated sports watches Patek makes. It is the kind of piece that signals true watch literacy rather than just spending power.

Antoine Arnault, of the LVMH dynasty, wore the white gold Nautilus Chronograph on a textured denim-style strap, an unusual and very personal styling choice. The 5980 was the first Nautilus to feature an in-house flyback chronograph, with its mono-counter at six o'clock keeping the dial clean. White gold on a fabric strap is about as discreet as a high complication Patek gets. It is the watch of someone with nothing left to prove.

Actor Tyriq Withers went vintage with the Golden Ellipse, a 1970s design built on the golden ratio proportions that give the model its name. This example pairs a deep blue sunburst dial with a diamond-set bezel and an intricate woven gold bracelet. The Ellipse is a cult favorite for collectors who want a Patek that looks nothing like a Nautilus. Wearing a delicate vintage gold piece to a major sporting event is a confident, fashion-forward move.

Model Bar Refaeli wore the yellow gold Tank Francaise, the more modern, bracelet-integrated take on Cartier's most famous case shape. The brancard lines flow seamlessly into the gold links, the Roman numeral dial stays crisp, and the blued steel sword hands deliver the classic Cartier signature. The Francaise has surged in popularity since its recent redesign. In solid gold it is a heirloom piece that wears beautifully on a smaller wrist.

Rami Malek's rose gold Tank Louis Cartier is the purest expression of the Tank ideal, the dressy original with rounded brancards and a slim profile. The warm rose gold case sits on a dark leather strap, anchored by the signature sapphire cabochon crown. The Tank Louis is the watch worn by everyone from Andy Warhol to Jackie Kennedy, which gives it unmatched cultural weight. On Malek's wrist it reads as effortless, intellectual taste.

The RM UP-01 Ferrari held the record as the thinnest mechanical watch in the world at a barely believable 1.75mm, a feat of engineering Richard Mille developed with Ferrari. The flat titanium case spreads the movement out horizontally, with separate dials for hours, minutes, a function selector and winding. Production was capped at 150 pieces, making it one of the rarest watches anyone could wear in public. Pharrell Williams, who has one of the deepest celebrity watch collections on Earth, wearing it courtside was the single biggest watch moment of the 2026 tournament.

Brad Pitt's Overseas is the connoisseur's answer to the Nautilus and Royal Oak, made by one of the three oldest names in haute horlogerie. This example pairs a steel case with a warm salmon dial, a color that has become deeply collectible, framed by the brand's signature Maltese cross bezel. The Overseas ships with quick-change steel, rubber and leather straps, making it the most versatile watch in this group. For an actor who could wear anything, choosing the quietest of the holy trinity is the ultimate insider move.

Russell Crowe wore the Tonda PF, the watch that turned Parmigiani Fleurier into one of the most respected names among serious collectors. The two-tone steel and rose gold case features a delicately knurled bezel, while the grey guilloche dial is finished to a level most brands reserve for their flagships. Parmigiani is a true independent with its own movement manufacture, which gives the Tonda PF real credibility beyond its understated looks. It is a deep-cut choice that signals Crowe knows exactly what he is wearing.

Handball legend Nikola Karabatic kept it grounded with the Tudor Black Bay Chrono in the crisp panda dial, the most accessible watch in this entire roundup. It runs a chronograph movement developed with Breitling, housed in a robust 200m water resistant steel case on a jubilee-style bracelet. The white dial with black sub-dials nods to vintage motorsport chronographs at a fraction of the cost. It is proof that taste and value can sit on the same wrist as the six-figure grails elsewhere in these stands.