At the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the true stars weren’t just the actors or the outfits they were the watches. From polished red carpets to courtside seats at the NBA Playoffs, this week’s standout timepieces proved that in the world of men’s fashion, the right watch speaks louder than any designer suit. From Jaeger-LeCoultre to Breitling and Rolex, these wrist statements blended precision, elegance, and star power.
Both Tramell Tillman and Michael Ward showcased the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Small Seconds at Cannes, turning heads with its classic 18ct gold Milanese mesh bracelet. This updated version stays true to its heritage with a closed caseback, once designed to protect polo players’ watches, and pairs beautifully with its finely brushed golden finish. It’s elegance with a history and it shows.
At the premiere of Eddington, Austin Butler wore a sleek Breitling Chronomat 32 with a stainless steel bracelet. Its minimalist design was enhanced by its SuperQuartz™ movement offering high-precision performance in a stylish package. Ideal for the man who prefers his luxury with a side of practicality, this timepiece added understated charm to Butler’s Cannes look.
Tom Cruise sported a Rolex Day-Date 40 in white gold during his Cannes appearance for Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning. Adorned with baguette-cut diamonds and featuring the legendary President bracelet, this model exudes power and prestige perfectly mirroring Cruise’s status as a Hollywood legend.
Sitting front row at Game 4 of the Knicks-Celtics series, Steph Curry rocked the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar TOP GUN “Lake Tahoe.” With its crisp white ceramic case inspired by snow-covered peaks, this piece balanced military-grade toughness with modern flair. It was bold, functional, and entirely unforgettable.
Ed Sheeran stepped out with the ultra-rare Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon, while Timothée Chalamet rocked a reissued Cartier Tank à Guichets with its digit-only display. Sports star Hubert Hurkacz kept it light with the vibrant Gerald Charles Maestro GC Sport. Even Cardi B and Kylie Jenner joined in wearing frosted gold and diamond-studded creations that brought bling to the front row. But when it comes to subtle masculinity and timeless flair, the gentlemen’s wrists delivered all the shine Cannes needed.
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