Rita Ora wears the Hublot Big Bang One Click Steel Full Pave 33mm
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The Oscars: What Lies Beneath the Sleeve
Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements. This year, the 98th Academy Awards 2026 was held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on March 15, 2026, honoring movies released in 2025. Every year during the Oscars red carpet, we’re captivated by the glamour and excitement of this iconic event. Our focus naturally falls on flowing gowns, stunning jewels, and flawless beauty looks. However, subtly hidden among the cuffs and sleeves is another form of artistry: the timepiece. These watches, often understated and rarely in the spotlight, offer a more personal window into style. Here, we highlight select exceptional pieces from Omega, Hublot and Vacheron Constantin, celebrating the refined elegance of watchmaking on Hollywood’s biggest night.
British singer, songwriter, and actress Rita Ora stunned in the dazzling Hublot Big Bang One Click Steel Full Pave 33mm, set with 398 diamonds.
OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards Amy Madigan
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The 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles celebrated some of cinema’s top talent, with OMEGA present from the red carpet to the stage. Winner of the Best Supporting Actress, Amy Madigan, wore a 30 mm Seamaster Aqua Terra in stainless steel and 18K Moonshine™ Gold with a diamond-set bezel.
OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards, Nicole Kidman
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Nicole Kidman, a presenter at the ceremony, selected a vintage OMEGA 14K white gold Sapphette from 1966 featuring a silver sunburst dial with diamond-set wings at the top and bottom of the case.
OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards, Wagner Moura
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Nominee Wagner Moura wore an Omega 41 mm De Ville Prestige in stainless steel on a black leather strap.
Joe Alwyn wears the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm
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Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot showcased its signature Art of Fusion at Hollywood’s most prestigious event, the 98th Annual Academy Awards. Celebrities displayed the brand’s timepieces on the red carpet and during the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Actor Joe Alwyn, attending the Oscars in support of Hamnet—nominated for eight awards—wore the Hublot Classic Fusion Essential Grey 42mm, an exclusive available through Hublot’s online store.
Kieran Culkin wears the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold 42mm
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Returning to the Academy Awards after winning Best Supporting Actor in 2025, Kieran Culkin walked the red carpet wearing the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold 42mm before stepping onto the stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kieran Culkin wore the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold 42mm
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OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards – Reece Feldman
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Attendee Reece Feldman wore an Omega 30 mm Seamaster Aqua Terra in 18K Moonshine™ Gold with a diamond-set bezel on an 18K Moonshine™ Gold bracelet.
Omega 30 mm Seamaster Aqua Terra in 18K Moonshine™ Gold with a diamond-set bezel on an 18K Moonshine™ Gold bracelet.
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OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards – Michael Cimino
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Attendee Michael Cimino, singer and actor, wore an Omega 42 mm Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional in 18K Canopus Gold™ on an 18K Canopus Gold™ bracelet.
Omega 42 mm Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional in 18K Canopus Gold™ on an 18K Canopus Gold™ bracelet.
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Presenter Kumail Nanjiani wore a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton 41.5mm Pink Gold
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Nominee, Felix Kammerer, and Presenter, Kumail Nanjiani, wear Vacheron Constantin to the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, CA on March 15th, 2026
Here, presenter Kumail Nanjiani wore a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton 41.5mm Pink Gold. Modern in design yet respectful of watchmaking tradition, this watch in 18K 5N pink gold features an ultra-thin, fully skeletonized perpetual calendar. Accurate until 2100, it includes a moon phase, a starry sky, and two gold moons that complete the calendar.
Nominee, Felix Kammerer wears a Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.55mm White Gold
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Nominee Felix Kammerer wears a Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.55mm White Gold. Resulting from a mechanical achievement and a forward-thinking vision, this Traditionnelle watch in 750/1000 white gold elegantly celebrates Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary. With its automatic caliber 1120 QP, it provides a detailed view of Vacheron Constantin’s rich heritage.
OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards – Chase Stokes
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Attendee Chase Stokes wore an Omega 38 mm Speedmaster in 18K Sedna™ Gold featuring a diamond-set bezel on a brown leather strap.
Attendee Chase Stokes wore an Omega 38 mm Speedmaster in 18K Sedna™ Gold featuring a diamond-set bezel on a brown leather strap.
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OMEGA – The 98th Academy Awards – Lewis Pullman
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Presenter Lewis Pullman wore a 40 mm OMEGA De Ville Trésor on a grey leather strap.
Nominee Delroy Lindo wore an unreleased OMEGA watch in 18K Moonshine™ Gold.
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As the red carpet fades and the brilliance of the night slips into memory, these timepieces remain—quiet keepers of the moment, capturing not the spectacle but the elegance of time itself, worn softly beneath the sleeve.
