The Cannes Film Festival is much more than a film event. Every year the Croisette becomes the meeting point of fashion, high jewelry, celebrity culture and contemporary luxury, turning the red carpet into one of the most watched stages in the world. And in 2026, between international premieres, exclusive galas and official appearances, there is always one detail we pay more attention to: watches!
Ultra-exclusive timepieces have appeared, models produced in very limited quantities, cases entirely skeletonized, refined complications, and jeweled creations of impressive value. Some examples are virtually impossible to see outside private collections, while others represent the most desired references of the moment among collectors and industry insiders.
In recent years, the Cannes Film Festival has also become one of the most interesting observatories for understanding the evolution of contemporary luxury: the way celebrities interpret the watch increasingly tells of aesthetics, status, and personal identity. And the 2026 edition confirmed this trend, with an impressive presence of sought-after pieces, rare configurations, and timepieces clearly designed to attract the attention of savvy enthusiasts.
And we as “Watch Spotting” experts have collected for you the best watches spotted on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival 2026: a selection of the most interesting, discussed and spectacular ones that appeared on the Croisette during the festival.
Curious to find out?
Adam Driver – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in Sand Gold
Bella Hadid – Rolex Lady Datejust vintage in yellow gold
Colman Domingo – Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 30 mm steel and diamonds
Carlos Sainz – Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon With Three Flying Bridges in Rose Gold
Connor Swindells – Chopard L.U.C. XPS in rose gold and diamonds
Dua Lipa – Bvlgari Mysterious Serpents High Jewellery
Ella Beau Travolta – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold in White Gold
Gabrielle Caunesil – Piaget Swinging Sautoir in rose gold, malachite, diamonds and emeralds
Marion Cotillard – Chanel Gadron Première in yellow gold and diamonds
Odessa A’zion – Chopard Happy Sport Tourbillon Joaillerie
Sebastian Stan – Cartier Roadster in Yellow Gold
Tamara Kalinic – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Mini Frosted Gold in Yellow Gold
Vin Diesel – CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet “Star Wheel”
Vincent Cassel – Audemars Piguet Neo Frame in Rose Gold
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