The Met Gala: one of the most anticipated events on the fashion calendar, is an explosion of luxury, elegance, and sophistication. Organized by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York since 1948, it is known for being the stage where the most famous celebs in the world parade with the most exclusive designs for that occasion.
The gala has been organized by Anna Wintour, the renowned editor of Vogue USA, since 1995. Although it began as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, the Met Gala has grown into a showcase for haute couture and the most avant-garde fashion. It perfectly combines fashion, philanthropy, and entertainment, raising millions of dollars for the Institute.
The reason only the world’s most famous people can attend the Met Gala is simple: it’s an invite-only event. Anna Wintour and her select committee take care of every detail, and the guest list is one of the most important. The presence of the most prominent celebrities from the world of cinema, music, fashion, and art adds an unparalleled shine to the event and guarantees global media attention.
As for the watches that celebrities wear at the Met Gala, they are undoubtedly the best and most expensive models in the world of Haute Horlogerie. Brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and other industry giants take the opportunity to show off their creations on the wrists of the actors who come together there. They select unique pieces, which are often customized for the occasion, further raising their value and exclusivity.
The MET Gala 2023
This year, the MET Gala 2023 has been dedicated to the memory of the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, with the motto “ A line of beauty ”, and once again, the guests have shone on the red carpet. Each one boasting of his designer, of his more or less daring looks, and also of the watch jewels that accompanied his wrists.
From elegant and simple watches to the highest levels of diamonds and exclusivity, depending on the celebrity they accompanied or the style chosen for the occasion. The Metropolitan Museum of Art becomes the center of attention for lovers of fashion, current affairs, and also watchmaking.
The Met Gala is much more than just a gala. It is a fashion show, a platform for art, a showcase for luxury brands, and, above all, a celebration of style and beauty at its best. Let’s see which watches have been the most impressive of this latest edition of the MET Gala 2023 in New York:
Rami Malek, Cartier Tank Louis
Actor Rami Malek wore a precious Cartier Tank Louis, in Yellow Gold, for the acclaimed occasion. A piece that we precisely include as recommended among the best gold watches for men.
The actor, winner of the Best Actor Oscar for his film Bohemian Rhapsody, wears this Cartier icon on his wrist. This Tank Louis is one of the most interesting options in the Cartier collection, and Rami knows how to wear it better than anyone, opting for this version with a black dial.
Nick Jonas, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Nick Jonas chose another icon, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, but in its reduced 38mm chronograph version. A fascinating watch due to its dimensions, its function, but maintains all the acclaimed essence of the Royal Oak.
For this MET Gala, Nick wore the steel version with a gray dial. Here we see him posing with his wife Priyanka Chopra, who precisely wears one of the great protagonists of this latest edition around her neck, in terms of jewelry. The Bulgari necklace is set with a blue diamond that will be auctioned this month for an approximate price of 25 million dollars. A little more accessible is Nick Jonas’ Audemars Piguet, priced at $40,300…
Roger Federer, Rolex Perpetual 1908
Living tennis legend Roger Federer is enjoying his recent retirement from the professional world of sports by attending the MET Gala wearing a 1908 Rolex Perpetual. A model just presented a month ago at Watches & Wonders in Geneva.
The new Rolex 1908 is a new line of watches for the brand, renewing the previous Cellini collection, and bringing a new touch of elegant watches. Available only in Gold, both white and yellow, and in white or black spheres, Federer has chosen to wear the White Gold version with a black sphere, to match the rest of his outfit. One of the most legendary collaborations in the world of watchmaking, a Swiss legend of the sport, with a Swiss legend of watches. The relationship between Roger Federer and Rolex is just as strong as ever, and here he shows it to us with this scoop-wearing 1908.
Stormzy, Patek Philippe Nautilus
We find ourselves with one of the most spectacular watches of the entire event held in New York, with a Patek Philippe Nautilus, worn by Stormzy.
The British rapper opted for a 5711 model from the famous Nautilus collection, not just any watch, but one of the most exclusive versions in the world. In fact, it is a version that not even Patek Philippe included in its standard catalogs.
This one in particular is made entirely of Platinum, with the entire bezel set with baguette diamonds, as are the indices on its gray dial. On the market and at auction, these models easily reach and exceed half a million dollars. Although we see it here set with diamonds, the 5711 in platinum also exists in versions with rubies, blue sapphires, or emeralds, with the same baguette-cut dial and bezel.
Eddie RedmayneOmega
Eddie Redmayne wore an Omega model from the Seamaster Aquaterra collection on his wrist. A model designed to resist well underwater, but maintain the essence of elegance with its 38mm, without sacrificing the sportiness of its steel bracelet.
They are offered in different versions of sizes, materials, and colors, but the British actor decided to opt for the steel version with a sandstone dial. Eddie always wears one of these Omega jewels, as he has been an ambassador for the firm for several years now. This model of the Aquaterra 150, in steel, is priced at 8.100 dollars. Without a doubt, one of the most accessible options we saw at the entire MET Gala this year.
James McAvoy, jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph
The actor James McAvoy wore on his wrist one of the great jewels of the gala, and one of the most acclaimed watches of this year 2023, a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph.
Like Federer, James McAvoy also had a first watchmaking debut, as this Jaeger-LeCoultre model was presented at the recent Watches & Wonders fine watchmaking fair.
The combination of a double-sided chronograph, the historic design of the Reverso, and the beauty of the skeleton, make it one of the most wonderful novelties of this 2023. Without a doubt, a great choice by the acclaimed actor. James opted for the Rose Gold version, with a double face, one with a skeleton and the other solid in black. This watch is offered for a price of 47,532 dollars.
Jeremy Strong, Richard Mille
Another of the watches that caught many eyes at the last MET Gala was the Richard Mille, worn by Jeremy Strong.
This is a model recently introduced by the ultra-luxury brand, specifically the RM 07-04. Although this is a watch theoretically designed for women, in fact, Richard Mille’s first sports watch for women, here Jeremy Strong combines it perfectly on the wrist.
This RM 07-04 was presented in numerous versions with different color combinations, in this case with a TPT Quartz case, a colored carbon fiber version, here precisely in green, with pink touches. The American actor did not let the jewel he was wearing that night go unnoticed, opting for a sports watch, of the highest level of luxury and exclusivity, and also with the latest model presented by the watchmaking house.
Simu Liu, Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Simu Liu decided to wear a Vacheron Constantin Overseas, another of the watchmaking icons. The Overseas, together with the Nautilus by Patek Philippe and the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, are considered to be the great benchmarks of fine sports watchmaking, especially in steel.
The Chinese-Canadian actor opted for the steel version with a black dial. In addition, thanks to Vacheron Constantin’s easy strap change systems, Simu Liu perfectly matched his look with a black alligator strap. All Overseas include three strap options, a solid steel bracelet, rubber in the color of the model’s dial, and alligator in the same color. And here our protagonist shows us the usefulness of this possibility that Vacheron offers. The price of this watch is 31.050 dollars.