Timothée Chalamet’s eclectic, unconventional watch collection: from the Cartier Crash – worn at the Golden Globes with Kylie Jenner – to the Cartier Tank, Rolex Day-Date and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
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The A-list couple made an atomic-sized splash at the event – where Chalamet was nominated for his lead role in Wonka – as they canoodled, whispered and even stole a quick kiss during the ceremony.
Watch lovers, however, were more focused on the diamond-studded Cartier Crash that glittered on the Dune actor’s wrist.
It’s the latest in a string of rare, highly coveted luxury timepieces – so-called vintage grail watches – that the actor has been spotted wearing at events. And as an ambassador to Cartier since 2021, it’s not entirely surprising.
![Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were all about the PDA at this month’s Golden Globes in Los Angeles, California. Photo: @timochalamania/Instagram](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/01/10/82198661-e72f-4938-a629-847bded11484_c7a1440f.jpg)
All the same, Chalamet is swiftly gaining recognition as a trailblazer among Hollywood’s new wave of watch aficionados, with a penchant for eclectic, avant-garde luxury timepieces that defy conventional norms – reflecting the actor’s nonconformist persona and attitude.
Here are five of his most noteworthy watches.
1. Cartier Crash
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The most striking feature of the Crash is its case, which appears as if it has been melted or distorted – a feature that is Dali-esque in its surrealism. The timepiece’s asymmetrical shape brings to mind a watch that has literally been in a “crash”.
The watch’s rarity and distinctive design have made it a symbol of luxury, creativity and rebellion – perfect for an iconoclast like Chalamet.
2. Cartier Tank
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And the dual time-zone feature? Perhaps it serves a more practical purpose for Chalamet: allowing him to keep track of the time in both his native New York and Los Angeles, where Jenner lives …
3. Cartier Panthère
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![Timothée Chalamet wore his women’s Cartier Panthère to be interviewed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Photo: @fallontonight/Instagram](https://cdn.i-scmp.com/sites/default/files/d8/images/canvas/2024/01/10/0e345ec0-f19d-4a73-8204-55c394d9eadb_a26c17fe.jpg)
He’s also been spotted wearing his Panthère to press events, like when he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, also in December last year.
4. Rolex Day-Date
A more overt public proclamation Chalamet has made about his horological preferences was for a Rolex Day-Date – specifically, a rose gold “Presidential Rolex” – which he posted about on X, formerly Twitter, on the morning of the 2020 Academy Awards, attending the event as part of the cast for the Best Picture-nominated film Little Women.
Joking about the watch being on his “bony wrist”, the actor was possibly hinting at a preference for lighter, less imposing timepieces.
5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
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- The Wonka actor’s Golden Globe accessory – a Cartier Crash he wore on his first public date with Kylie Jenner – is the latest in a string of rare, vintage ‘grail’ luxury timepieces he’s been sporting
- Other favourites of the French-American star include a white gold Tank from the discontinued Collection Privé Cartier Paris line, a rose gold Rolex Day-Date and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso