Wimbledon 2026's best watches: David Beckham, Serena Williams and more luxury picks

Wimbledon has always been as much about style as it is about sport. While the world's best tennis players battle it out on the grass courts, the stands become a showcase for impressive wrist wear.

This year, celebrities, athletes, and actors turned the tournament into an unofficial watch exhibition. Here are the standout watches that caught everyone's attention at Wimbledon 2026.

1. David Beckham

David Beckham, a longtime Tudor ambassador, arrived wearing one of the brand's newest releases, the updated Tudor Black Bay 58. Featuring Tudor's newly introduced five-link stainless steel bracelet, the watch paired effortlessly with his tailored grey double-breasted suit.

2. Roger Federer

Roger Federer, the tennis legend wore the Rolex Datejust II Ref. 116334, the very model he famously sported during his 2009 Wimbledon victory, when he secured his 15th Grand Slam title.

The discontinued 41mm watch features a silver dial, fluted bezel, Oyster bracelet, and distinctive Arabic numerals, making it both a sentimental and stylish choice.

3. Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield was seen wearing an unreleased IWC Ingenieur Automatic 35 before its official announcement. The new model features a striking blue-green "Pool" dial housed in a compact 35mm case. Originally designed by legendary watch designer Gérald Genta, the Ingenieur has become one of IWC's fastest-growing collections.

4. Gareth Bale

Former football star Gareth Bale opted for one of Rolex's most sought-after sports watches, the GMT-Master II, affectionately nicknamed the "Batman" because of its blue-and-black ceramic bezel. Popular among collectors for its dual-time functionality and instantly recognisable colour scheme.

5. Serena Williams

Although Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback was brief, the tennis icon, who has partnered with Audemars Piguet since 2014, played wearing the new Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph in lightweight titanium. Measuring 37mm, the watch features a candy-pink "Lady Tapisserie" dial, 32 diamonds set into the bezel, a chronograph display, and a rubber strap designed for comfort during play.

6. Ncuti Gatwa

Actor Ncuti Gatwa demonstrated that statement watches don't have to be oversized. His TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional Solargraph 100 came in a modest 28mm case, proving smaller watches can still deliver plenty of presence.

7. Romeo Beckham

Romeo Beckham made two appearances during the tournament, switching between a Patek Philippe Nautilus and a striking Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with a turquoise dial. The colourful Daytona, introduced by Rolex in 2025, has become one of the brand's most coveted collector pieces.

8. James Norton

Actor James Norton embraced summer tailoring with the Breitling Top Time B31. The 38mm watch features a blue dial, automatic B31 movement, and a brushed-and-polished multi-link bracelet.

9. Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson continued his association with Omega by wearing the Seamaster Diver 300M. The 42mm stainless steel model features a black wave-pattern dial, matching ceramic dive bezel, helium escape valve, and black rubber strap.

10. Richard E. Grant

Perhaps the tournament's most memorable watch moment belonged to Richard E. Grant, who wore two watches simultaneously. On one wrist sat a two-tone Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph, inherited from his father and kept on local time. On the other was a two-tone Cartier Santos, set to Swaziland time as a tribute to his birthplace.