Hollywood'S Timekeepers: The Star-Studded Watch Moments Of 2025

This year, celeb watch-spotting has hit the big leagues, morphing from a niche hobby into a major pop-culture phenomenon. With the help of Instagram detectives like @celebwatchspotter, @superwatchman, and @watchballers.ig, spotting who’s wearing what has become a global sport. Leading the charge is Nick Gould, known affectionately as @niccoloy, whose talent for identifying vintage timepieces from grainy images has made him an Instagram legend. Even specialized feeds like @whatsdanielwearing, dedicated to the wardrobe and wristwear of Daniel Craig, have garnered a cult following – thanks in part to Craig’s knack for ‘accidentally’ showcasing new models before their official release.

"In 2025, one leaked snap of a celeb sporting a new watch can outshine a year's worth of press releases," Gould notes. This changing landscape was evident when Roger Federer was spotted with the yet-to-be-released Rolex Land-Dweller just before its official unveiling – a moment that sparked massive online chatter. Meanwhile, watches have become red-carpet essentials. Will Smith rocked a vintage Universal Genève at the Grammys courtesy of dealer Eric Wind, while Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson sported a sophisticated Chopard at Venice as he made his Oscar debut. The spotlight was also on Rami Malek, Timothée Chalamet, and Paul Mescal, who brought Cartier into the limelight, as Leonardo DiCaprio flaunted his Rolex ambassadorship at both Wimbledon and L.A. premieres.

And who could forget the comedic antics of Will Ferrell at the Golden Globes, where he hilariously flaunted his Omega-wrapped wrist to the paparazzi, cheekily exclaiming, "Look at my watch, everyone!" However, the celebrity wrist moment that truly stole the show in 2025 was undoubtedly Taylor Swift’s. Her engagement photos with Travis Kelce, where she wore a Cartier Demoiselle, sparked a heated debate online. Was it a Panthère or a discontinued Demoiselle? Thanks to the keen eyes of Instagram sleuths, the mystery was solved, adding another chapter to the year’s most talked-about watch stories.