From the court itself to the grandstands, one can always count on the Open to deliver some of the year’s best sightings, from whichever Rolex is currently on Federer’s wrist to the ultra-lightweight Richard Mille super-watches found both on- and off-court. Just one day into the open and we’ve already spotted pieces from Cartier, Patek Philippe, and a high-end independent. Our favorite thus far? The titanium-cased Porsche Design Chronograph 1 on Orlando Bloom’s wrist.
We’re just getting started here, so be sure to check back in with us regularly over the next couple of weeks to see all the best watches from the 2026 US Open.
Roger Federer’s Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Jubilee” Dial
Typically, the watches worn during actual play are the sci-fi-esque ultra-light ones. Not so for Roger Federer’s Oyster Perpetual ref. 134300, the 41mm version of this year’s colorful “Jubilee” dial model. Though its stainless steel case and matching bracelet certainly add a bit of heft to one’s wrist, this didn’t stop the world’s most strapping Rolex ambassador from keeping it on during a practice match against Lorenzo Musetti at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The piece celebrating 100 years of the brand’s flagship Oyster Perpetual model features one of the Crown’s most playful dials: a grid of multi-colored tiles spelling out the brand’s name. The model is one of the most hyped pieces of the year and since deliveries started going out over the past couple of months, it’s been spotted on everyone from Lionel Messi to Ed Sheeran. —Oren Hartov
Jimmy Fallon’s Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” ref. 6239
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