The 94th Academy Awards (Oscars 2022) ceremony came to a successful close, marking the first return to traditional grandeur since the outbreak of the pandemic two years ago. Apart from the winners of the major awards, the spectacle of the red carpet is always a highlight of the event. This year, the female stars continued to shine, but what’s even more interesting is that it seems the male stars were secretly competing quite fiercely – in their choice of wristwatch styles.
Perhaps the grandeur of the Oscars has been almost forgotten, always thinking that this year’s “watch battle” seems more intense than before. ZTYLEZ MAN has gathered the watch styles and styling matches worn by male stars at this year’s Oscars, with many surprises, so everyone may as well take a closer look.
Troy Kotsur – OMEGA de Ville Prestige
Do you have a misconception that award-winning actors who can walk on stage always wear the most expensive and rare clothing? This is absolutely wrong, and just now, actor Troy Kotsur, who won the “Best Supporting Actor” award for “CODA,” is the best example. The first deaf actor to win an Oscar, he wore an OMEGA De Ville Prestige stainless steel watch at the awards ceremony – just like his performance, expressing himself without speaking, proving his worth with the most convincing performance of strength, action, and more. In short, understated! Stylish!
Andrew Garfield – OMEGA Speedmaster 57
If we were to say that the big winner in the fashion category on this year’s red carpet must be OMEGA. In addition to the award-winning Troy Kotsur (in fact, “Best Supporting Actress” winner Ariana DeBose also wore OMEGA’s Constellation Aventurine watch), Andrew Garfield, who was previously selected as one of the final five for “Best Actor,” also wore an OMEGA watch that perfectly matched his Saint Laurent outfit. A smaller, slimmer Speedmaster ’57 version, complementing his dark red velvet suit, left a lasting impression on the red carpet, even though Andrew Garfield ultimately missed out on the big win.
Rami Malek – Cartier Tank
Unfortunately, after all, he is the recent Oscar Best Actor, and as the brand ambassador of Cartier, Rami Malek’s attendance is bound to become the focus. At this year’s Oscars, Rami Malek wore the iconic Cartier Tank watch on the red carpet and at the Vanity Party after the awards ceremony, paired with a PRADA suit. In addition, the Cartier brooch on his lapel and his appearance in a sun-shaped sunglasses added to his star power, exuding the charm of the Oscar-winning actor once again in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Will Smith – Drive de Cartier
When it comes to the Best Actor, we cannot ignore the “focus figure” of this year, the newly crowned Best Actor Will Smith. After many years in the industry, he finally won the “Best Actor” award at the 94th Academy Awards. Will Smith appeared in a dark pinstripe suit by Dolce & Gabbana, wearing a Cartier watch on his wrist. However, it was not the most well-known Tank or Pusha, but a stainless steel Drive de Cartier WSNM0009. The barrel-shaped case with a black guilloché dial, classic white Roman numerals, and the iconic octagonal sapphire steel crown, all exude a subtle yet “tough” image. Fortunately, Will Smith wore the watch on his left wrist, not on the side he used to…
Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo – Rolex Daytona
Even though Mrs. Jesscia Chastain is wearing a custom Gucci evening gown and high-end jewelry, and has won the “Best Actress” award by defeating many heavyweight actresses and sharing heartfelt words on stage, it still didn’t stop Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo and his Rolex Daytona from appearing here. Unfortunately, it is unclear whether the watch on his hand is a 6265 or a 6241, but what can be confirmed is that it is an old, early, gold piece, and more importantly, a priceless piece. As an Italian nobleman and a high-ranking member of MONCLER, it’s only natural to have such a piece, right?
Jacob Elordi – TAG Heuer Monaco
As mentioned above, the “watch battle” among male stars this year is quite intense, but wearing expensive watches doesn’t seem enough to make you stand out. Just look at Australian actor Jacob Elordi. Rising to fame once again for his role in the series “Euphoria,” Jacob Elordi, dressed in a suit, knows that there’s nothing more enjoyable than paying tribute to the greatest male star in film history, the American actor known as the King of Cool, Steve McQueen. And the most direct way to do that, of course, is to wear a TAG Heuer Monaco and change his IG profile picture to Michael Delaney (Steve McQueen’s character in “Le Mans”).
Kodi Smit-McPhee – Cartier Revelation of a Panther
In recent years, young male star Kodi Smit-McPhee, who has emerged in the fashion world, attended this year’s event as a nominee for “Best Supporting Actor,” wearing a sky blue suit from Bottega Veneta. Undoubtedly, he is one of the best-dressed male stars on the red carpet. Moreover, in a previous interview, Kodi Smit-McPhee, who claimed he is no longer a child star, wore a Cartier Revelation d’Une Panther on his wrist, which is not simple at all. The watch is adorned with a total of 18 carats of diamonds, from the bezel, dial, crown to the strap, all made of Cartier’s precious diamonds. It is clear that his determination to break free from the child star image is quite strong (of course, his performance in “The Power of the Dog” is the best proof).
Daniel Dae Kim – Patek Philippe 5070
Patek Philippe arrives! As one of the Asian actors at the event, American-Korean actor Daniel Dae Kim wore a special Patek Philippe watch. The 5070 chronograph watch, introduced as early as 1999, is an old-fashioned Patek Philippe made of 18k yellow gold with a black and gold dial design. Its rounded case is quite different from the most common Patek styles on the market today; this also explains why last summer a buyer was willing to spend $60,000 at a Sotheby’s important watch auction to get their hands on it.
Shawn Mendes – Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
After all, the red carpet is a solemn place, and male stars in formal wear should wear the most appropriate dress watch. Music prodigy Shawn Mendes is a textbook example. He wore the splendid and elegant Vacheron Constantin, and to subtly elevate his look, he chose a rose gold style to complement it.
Shaun White – OMEGA Moonwatch
After last week, who hasn’t heard of OMEGA’s Moonwatch? (Note: the global craze last week was the MoonSwatch) Whether intentional or not, three-time Winter Olympic gold medalist Shaun White wore a new Moonwatch at the awards ceremony – the latest Moonshine Gold model introduced by OMEGA at the annual launch event, featuring a green dial and gold markers and hands. Once again, OMEGA reigns supreme.
Actually, there are quite a few male stars on the red carpet who wore styles worth noting, such as Michael B Jordan’s Piaget Polo Date High diamond watch, DJ-Kahled’s Jacob & Co. Billionaire, “Fashionable” Liu Simu’s all-gold OMEGA Aqua Terra, DJ D-Nice’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time, once again proving that this year’s Oscars are definitely not just a battlefield for female stars.
However, what must be introduced last is the Cartier watch worn on Jake Gyllenhaal’s wrist. According to reports from various foreign media and “investigations,” it is known that the unfamiliar Cartier Tank has not been released on the market. Cartier plans to officially release the piece at the Watches & Wonders event on March 30th.
After viewing the above works, which one do you like the most? Which male celebrity’s outfit do you like the most? Feel free to leave a comment to discuss.
資料及圖片來源：OMEGA、TAG Heuer、Web Photo
