Timothe Chalamets eclectic, unconventional watch collection: from the Cartier Crash worn at
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.
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.
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1. Cartier Crash
One of the world’s most coveted luxury watches, the Cartier Crash that the actor wore to the Golden Globes was a 2013 edition, distinguished by a bezel fully encrusted with diamonds.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
Chalamet has been seen sporting another vintage piece from the French maison – a classic Cartier Tank. On the red carpet at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, he chose a 2002 Cartier Tank from the discontinued Collection Privé Cartier Paris line, crafted in white gold and featuring a dual time-zone function.The Tank, known for its slender rectangular case, Roman numeral markers and distinctive sapphire cabochon crown, is another highly sought-after exemplar. It complements Chalamet’s penchant for gender-neutral styles, moving away from the bulkier, traditionally masculine designs of men’s watches.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 …
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3. Cartier Panthère
Although this watch has a reputation as the timepiece of choice for “It” girls – including Bella Hadid and Zendaya – Chalamet had zero qualms about wearing the delicate accessory courtside at a basketball game in Las Vegas last month.
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.
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5. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
During his major red carpet appearances for Call Me By Your Name in 2018, Chalamet chose the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Small Seconds. Echoing the elegance of the art deco era and featuring a reversible case originally designed to protect the watches of British Army officers during polo matches, the timepiece is another classy sartorial choice for the actor.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZp%2BZo522sLqOnJylnZKntrXFjKyrsqSVZK6zwMico55nY2eBeIWSa2atoZ2kwamxxGaaoZmclrqmwNJmnJyklZjBqq%2BMrqWcp56rsq%2FAyKilmqRdrK61r8dmmqiknJqwtbXOp2ScmaKptqa%2BjJypmquYYsSwvs1mnqiklJq7brPLqJmeq12gxq21xA%3D%3D