Timothée Chalamet Is Wearing All of Cartier’s Greatest Hits
WatchesHis watch was the finishing touch on an all-pink Valentine’s Day-themed outfit.By Oren HartovFebruary 22, 2025Photographs: Getty Images, Cartier; Collage: Gabe ConteSave this storySaveSave this storySaveTimothée Chalamet’s worn Mini Tanks, a steel Panthère, and even a diamond-studded Crash. We’ve even seen him in a platinum Cintrée that I wanted for myself. (I wish he would Timothée Sharemalet.) Invariably, some of you must’ve thought Cartier was running out of watch models to provide the Oscar-nominated star. Mais non, mes amis: Witness the glory of young Timothée at the Berlin premiere of A Complete Unknown in a pink Valentine’s Day getup comprised of Chrome Hearts and a Ballon Bleu de Cartier.Gerald Matzka/Getty ImagesWhat is a Ballon Bleu de Cartier, you ask? While it may not have the fame of the ubiquitous, dressy Tank Louis or the IYKYK cachet of the Cintrée, it’s a typically playful and creative Cartier model that looks smashing on both male and female wrists. The design—a round case with a captive cabochon crown integrated into the thick bezel—is based upon a balloon, while the Roman-numeral dial with railroad minute track and sword hands easily identifies it as coming from the Parisian maison. Available in numerous sizes, metals, and configurations, Chalamet’s is an automatic reference in 36mm with a pink sunray dial and a matching pink alligator leather strap. The watch’s pinkness was an essential piece of Chalamet’s all-pink outfit on the 14th.What’s most impressive about the Ballon Bleu is that it was only introduced in 2007. While the piece is relatively young in the watch world—especially when you remember the Tank is over a century old—it’s design and reputation is one of a much older watch. The Ballon feels like itsWhile there are “Watches on Her Wishlist” and a “Watches on His Wishlist” buttons on Cartier’s website, the vibe is largely one of unisex wearability and legendarily good design—the type that transcends gender lines. And while such a democratic approach to horology has certainly been at the fore for the past five years or so, Cartier was well ahead of the curve in this department. Look back to the 1983 debut of Panthère de Cartier and you’ll see what we mean. This elegant, distinctly feminine watch was worn by Madonna, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Princess Diana, sure, but also by male fit gods Pierce Brosnan, Charlie Sheen, and Keith Richards.Still, there’s no denying that small watches are in, that men wearing traditionally feminine watches is in, and that Cartier is on one hell of a run. Trailing only Rolex in market share, Cartier leapfrogged Omega back in 2021, which historically occupied second place. Cartier’s stayed in that place for several years running now, slinging Tanks and Santii—my proposed plural of Santos—and Baignoires and many, many Crashes. As a brand ambassador, Chalamet of course gets access to the good stuff, and when you’re in cahoots with a company as storied and important as Cartier, you may as well wear it all.Thankfully, the maison’s watch catalog is vast and varied, meaning we still have plenty of Chalamet and Cartier-themed watch spotting left to do.Mike MarslandVacheron ConstantinJeff Goldblum’s Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative EditionSpeaking of men adopting what might traditionally be considered ladies’ watches… Witness the glory of a tuxedoed Jeff Goldblum at the 78th BAFTA Film Awards rocking a Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative Edition. Measuring 37-mm in white gold and positively dripping in four carats worth of diamonds along its case, bezel, dial, and strap buckle, the Égérie Creative Edition is inspired by Burano lace and serves as an exhibition for the 270-year-old brand’s savoir faire. With tapisserie, engraving, enameling, and gem-setting all on display, this well-sized, automatic dress piece is perfect for someone with Goldblum’s idiosyncratic taste.Lia Toby/Getty ImagesJeremy Strong’s Richard Mille RM 63-01 Automatic Winding Dizzy HandsEveryone’s favorite Roy family member ditched the bucket hat in favor of traditional black tie for the BAFTAs. The watch remained the same, though. Strapped to his wrist was the Richard Mille RM 63-01 Automatic Winding Dizzy Hands, a high-tech timepiece that eschews RM’s signature cushion case in favor of a more traditional round profile. Don’t let the traditional case shape fool you, however—when the crown’s central pusher is activated, the sapphire glass dial containing the watches numerical indices rotates counter-clockwise, creating a visual ballet and revealing the automatic Caliber CRMA3 beneath.Mike Lawrence/Getty ImagesLeBron James’s Patek Philippe NautilusLeBron has an extensive watch collection full of bangers, but we’re particularly partial to the rose-gold Nautilus that he wore during NBA All-Star Weekend. Measuring 40 mm and featuring a matching rose gold bracelet with a fold-over clasp, this modern take on Genta’s luxury sports watch classic features a sunburst brown dial with a horizonta
Timothée Chalamet’s worn Mini Tanks, a steel Panthère, and even a diamond-studded Crash. We’ve even seen him in a platinum Cintrée that I wanted for myself. (I wish he would Timothée Sharemalet.) Invariably, some of you must’ve thought Cartier was running out of watch models to provide the Oscar-nominated star. Mais non, mes amis: Witness the glory of young Timothée at the Berlin premiere of A Complete Unknown in a pink Valentine’s Day getup comprised of Chrome Hearts and a Ballon Bleu de Cartier.
What is a Ballon Bleu de Cartier, you ask? While it may not have the fame of the ubiquitous, dressy Tank Louis or the IYKYK cachet of the Cintrée, it’s a typically playful and creative Cartier model that looks smashing on both male and female wrists. The design—a round case with a captive cabochon crown integrated into the thick bezel—is based upon a balloon, while the Roman-numeral dial with railroad minute track and sword hands easily identifies it as coming from the Parisian maison. Available in numerous sizes, metals, and configurations, Chalamet’s is an automatic reference in 36mm with a pink sunray dial and a matching pink alligator leather strap. The watch’s pinkness was an essential piece of Chalamet’s all-pink outfit on the 14th.
What’s most impressive about the Ballon Bleu is that it was only introduced in 2007. While the piece is relatively young in the watch world—especially when you remember the Tank is over a century old—it’s design and reputation is one of a much older watch. The Ballon feels like its
While there are “Watches on Her Wishlist” and a “Watches on His Wishlist” buttons on Cartier’s website, the vibe is largely one of unisex wearability and legendarily good design—the type that transcends gender lines. And while such a democratic approach to horology has certainly been at the fore for the past five years or so, Cartier was well ahead of the curve in this department. Look back to the 1983 debut of Panthère de Cartier and you’ll see what we mean. This elegant, distinctly feminine watch was worn by Madonna, Gwenyth Paltrow, and Princess Diana, sure, but also by male fit gods Pierce Brosnan, Charlie Sheen, and Keith Richards.
Still, there’s no denying that small watches are in, that men wearing traditionally feminine watches is in, and that Cartier is on one hell of a run. Trailing only Rolex in market share, Cartier leapfrogged Omega back in 2021, which historically occupied second place. Cartier’s stayed in that place for several years running now, slinging Tanks and Santii—my proposed plural of Santos—and Baignoires and many, many Crashes. As a brand ambassador, Chalamet of course gets access to the good stuff, and when you’re in cahoots with a company as storied and important as Cartier, you may as well wear it all.
Thankfully, the maison’s watch catalog is vast and varied, meaning we still have plenty of Chalamet and Cartier-themed watch spotting left to do.
Jeff Goldblum’s Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative Edition
Speaking of men adopting what might traditionally be considered ladies’ watches… Witness the glory of a tuxedoed Jeff Goldblum at the 78th BAFTA Film Awards rocking a Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative Edition. Measuring 37-mm in white gold and positively dripping in four carats worth of diamonds along its case, bezel, dial, and strap buckle, the Égérie Creative Edition is inspired by Burano lace and serves as an exhibition for the 270-year-old brand’s savoir faire. With tapisserie, engraving, enameling, and gem-setting all on display, this well-sized, automatic dress piece is perfect for someone with Goldblum’s idiosyncratic taste.
Jeremy Strong’s Richard Mille RM 63-01 Automatic Winding Dizzy Hands
Everyone’s favorite Roy family member ditched the bucket hat in favor of traditional black tie for the BAFTAs. The watch remained the same, though. Strapped to his wrist was the Richard Mille RM 63-01 Automatic Winding Dizzy Hands, a high-tech timepiece that eschews RM’s signature cushion case in favor of a more traditional round profile. Don’t let the traditional case shape fool you, however—when the crown’s central pusher is activated, the sapphire glass dial containing the watches numerical indices rotates counter-clockwise, creating a visual ballet and revealing the automatic Caliber CRMA3 beneath.
LeBron James’s Patek Philippe Nautilus
LeBron has an extensive watch collection full of bangers, but we’re particularly partial to the rose-gold Nautilus that he wore during NBA All-Star Weekend. Measuring 40 mm and featuring a matching rose gold bracelet with a fold-over clasp, this modern take on Genta’s luxury sports watch classic features a sunburst brown dial with a horizontally embossed pattern, applied hour markers, and several complications and features. The automatic Caliber 240 PS IRM C LU controls a power reserve indicator between 10 and 11 o’clock, a combination moon phase and date indicator between 6 and 8 o’clock, and a running seconds display between 4 and 5 o’clock.
Jason Mamoa’s Leica ZM1 Gold Limited Edition
Jason Mamoa wore a gold Leica watch with his tuxedo to the SNL 50: Anniversary Special event in New York City last week. The ZM1 Gold Limited Edition is one of those deep-cut, watch-guy sleeper hits that should be more well known, but somehow still flies under the radar. It’s a 41-mm watch that references the famous German manufacturer’s cameras. This particular edition is composed of 33.4 grams of 18k rose gold and Grade 5 titanium. Furthermore, the shutter-inspired red-dot crown controls an innovative hacking function that allows one to precisely set the time without pulling out the crown. Nifty!
