11.05.2025

OMEGA shines: The timepieces gracing the Met Gala 2025

OMEGA timepieces added timeless elegance to the 2025 Met Gala, gracing the wrists of Hollywood’s finest with style, heritage, and horological flair. GC examines the look closer.

Words: Victor Goh, Watch Editor

Photos courtesy of OMEGA.

Ah, the Met Gala - a grand parade where fashion stretches the imagination, collars climb high, and eyebrows climb higher. But amidst the billowing trains, celestial headpieces, and theatrical flourishes, one detail caught our gentlemanly gaze: a flash of wristwear brilliance. Subtle. Sophisticated. Swiss. Yes, gents - OMEGA was in the building.

While the gowns screamed and the cameras flashed, a handful of stylish men chose to whisper with their accessories. And what better whisper than the elegant tick of a meticulously crafted timepiece? This year, a few wrist-savvy attendees reminded us that timekeeping can still steal the spotlight, especially when done the OMEGA way.

So, let’s toast these horological heroes - not with flutes of champagne, but with admiration for their unflinching wrist game.

Noah Lyles: Classic Charm with the De Ville Prestige

From the track to the red carpet, Noah kept it classy with the De Ville Prestige. Brown leather strap? Yes. Understated elegance? Double yes. This is a watch for the man who respects heritage, wears tradition well, and knows the sprint is fleeting - but style, eternal.

Colman Domingo: Vintage Cool with the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Wearing the iconic Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, Colman gave us a masterclass in vintage cool. This isn’t just a watch - it’s a conversation starter, a wrist-bound legacy, a piece of the Apollo narrative wrapped in charisma. Perfect for a man who’s not afraid to orbit bold style choices.

Tom Francis: A Pop of Color with the Sporty Seamaster Aqua Terra

Tom rolled up to the gala with a cool splash of colour courtesy of the Seamaster Aqua Terra. Sporty yet dashing, it was the kind of watch that says, “Yes, I do sail. Or at least look good pretending to.” The blue dial popped like a well-placed punchline - memorable, stylish, and far from ordinary.

Barry Keoghan: Joining the Icons with Another Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Barry doubled down on the lunar magic with his own Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, proving the Moonwatch isn’t just a piece of history - it’s a club, and he’s very much a member. Adventurous. Confident. Effortlessly cool. That’s a wrist that knows what it’s doing.

Patrick Schwarzenegger: Understated Elegance with Another Seamaster Aqua Terra

Following in excellent wriststeps, Patrick also sported the Moonshine Gold Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades. Clean lines, confident presence. The sort of timepiece that doesn’t beg for attention - it commands it quietly, like a true gentleman in a room full of peacocks.

In Closing: Gentlemen, Take Notes

While the Met Gala is often a riot of excess and fantasy, these OMEGA-adorned gents reminded us that elegance isn’t obsolete - it’s evolving. Whether whispering gold, oceanic blue, or a lunar legend, their choices tell us one thing: the gentleman’s watch is still the ultimate finishing touch. And OMEGA? Well, it’s still the master of the wristed universe.

Because in a world that runs on moments, why not keep time in style?

About the Author

Victor Goh

With a wrist perpetually graced by precision and a gaze fixed on horological haute couture, Victor Goh curates timepieces the way a sommelier selects vintage wine—bold, refined, and never predictable. His editorial instincts are as sharp as the crease on his pinstripe trousers, ensuring every GC watch feature ticks with class, clarity, and character.

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OMEGA shines: The timepieces gracing the Met Gala 2025

OMEGA timepieces added timeless elegance to the 2025 Met Gala, gracing the wrists of Hollywood’s finest with style, heritage, and horological flair. GC examines the look closer.

Words: Victor Goh, Watch Editor

Photos courtesy of OMEGA.

So, let’s toast these horological heroes - not with flutes of champagne, but with admiration for their unflinching wrist game.

Noah Lyles: Classic Charm with the De Ville Prestige

From the track to the red carpet, Noah kept it classy with the De Ville Prestige. Brown leather strap? Yes. Understated elegance? Double yes. This is a watch for the man who respects heritage, wears tradition well, and knows the sprint is fleeting - but style, eternal.

Colman Domingo: Vintage Cool with the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Wearing the iconic Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, Colman gave us a masterclass in vintage cool. This isn’t just a watch - it’s a conversation starter, a wrist-bound legacy, a piece of the Apollo narrative wrapped in charisma. Perfect for a man who’s not afraid to orbit bold style choices.

Tom Francis: A Pop of Color with the Sporty Seamaster Aqua Terra

Barry Keoghan: Joining the Icons with Another Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Barry doubled down on the lunar magic with his own Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, proving the Moonwatch isn’t just a piece of history - it’s a club, and he’s very much a member. Adventurous. Confident. Effortlessly cool. That’s a wrist that knows what it’s doing.

Patrick Schwarzenegger: Understated Elegance with Another Seamaster Aqua Terra

Following in excellent wriststeps, Patrick also sported the Moonshine Gold Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades. Clean lines, confident presence. The sort of timepiece that doesn’t beg for attention - it commands it quietly, like a true gentleman in a room full of peacocks.

In Closing: Gentlemen, Take Notes

Because in a world that runs on moments, why not keep time in style?

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Victor Goh

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OMEGA shines: The timepieces gracing the Met Gala 2025

OMEGA timepieces added timeless elegance to the 2025 Met Gala, gracing the wrists of Hollywood’s finest with style, heritage, and horological flair. GC examines the look closer.

Words: Victor Goh, Watch Editor

Photos courtesy of OMEGA.

So, let’s toast these horological heroes - not with flutes of champagne, but with admiration for their unflinching wrist game.

Noah Lyles: Classic Charm with the De Ville Prestige

From the track to the red carpet, Noah kept it classy with the De Ville Prestige. Brown leather strap? Yes. Understated elegance? Double yes. This is a watch for the man who respects heritage, wears tradition well, and knows the sprint is fleeting - but style, eternal.

Colman Domingo: Vintage Cool with the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Tom Francis: A Pop of Color with the Sporty Seamaster Aqua Terra

Barry Keoghan: Joining the Icons with Another Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Barry doubled down on the lunar magic with his own Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional, proving the Moonwatch isn’t just a piece of history - it’s a club, and he’s very much a member. Adventurous. Confident. Effortlessly cool. That’s a wrist that knows what it’s doing.

Patrick Schwarzenegger: Understated Elegance with Another Seamaster Aqua Terra

Following in excellent wriststeps, Patrick also sported the Moonshine Gold Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades. Clean lines, confident presence. The sort of timepiece that doesn’t beg for attention - it commands it quietly, like a true gentleman in a room full of peacocks.

In Closing: Gentlemen, Take Notes

Because in a world that runs on moments, why not keep time in style?

About the Author

Victor Goh

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