The 7 Best Watches of the Week, From Idris Elba's Rolex to Rick Ross's Avi & Co.

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Wearing tiny watches may be becoming more popular—Robb Report editors Paige Reddinger and Justin Fenner discuss this very trend in the first episode of Robb Report's new vodcast, The Wind Up—but some gents still believe bigger is better. We spotted seven celebs in sizable timepieces this week, in fact.
James Bond contender Aaron Taylor-Johnson sported a 42 mm Omega Seamaster to a photocall in Paris, while Riverdale star Hart Denton rocked a 42 mm TAG Heuer Carrera to the premiere of Ballerina in L.A.
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Brits Orlando Bloom, Idris Elba, and Stormzy wore watches measuring one millimeter less to various events in London, but still managed to make a statement. Elba flashed a 41 mm Rolex Datejust II, Orlando Bloom showed off a 41 mm Porsche Design chronograph, and Stormzy flaunted a 41 mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
At the smaller yet still impressive end of the spectrum, Ousmane Dembele sported a 40 mm Rolex Daytona at the French Open and Rick Ross donned a 40 mm Avi & Co. for his media mixer in Georgia.
Below are the best watch flexes of the week.
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named an Omega ambassador in May and is already dutifully repping the watchmaker. The British actor wore a sleek steel Seamaster Diver 300M to the 28 Years Later photocall in Paris on Wednesday. The Seamaster is best known for being worn on the wrist of Agent 007 in the world-famous James Bond franchise. Taylor-Johnson has been considered a frontrunner to become the next 007, after Daniel Craig relinquished the role in 2021. Perhaps Omega and Taylor-Johnson are hinting at something? The 42 mm dive watch will cost you $6,200, unless, of course, you swindle it from Q Branch.
Stormzy has a watch collection that is up there with the best of them: A practically impossible-to-get gem-set Patek? Check. A Rainbow Rolex Daytona? You know it. Several Audemars Piguets? Well, of course. The British rapper was spotted wearing one of his Royal Oaks at House Party's 1st Anniversary in London on Thursday. This particular iteration of the iconic model AP features a frosted gold case and an openwork dial with not one but two balance wheels. Incorporating a double balance wheel creates an oscillator with more mass, which in turn enhances the stability and precision of the watch. Not to mention, it looks incredibly cool. Price upon request, but expect it to be six figures.
Rick Ross is one gent who loves big and bold wrist candy. The rap mogul, who has a multi-million-dollar watch collection, flexed a giant, iced-out Avi & Co. timepiece at his media mixer in Georgia on Monday evening. Avi & Co. is known for selling Patek Philippes, Audemars Piguets, and Rolexes, but also makes bling, too. This particular six-figure stunner is part of the Frosted collection that the family-owned watch and jewelry retailer released in 2024. Aptly christened the AH17 Frosted, the 40 mm rose-gold watch features 29.33 carats of baguette-cut diamonds on the dial and bezel, as well as a frosted bracelet and crown. It has an equally stunning price tag of $130,000.
Actor Hart Denton of Riverdale fame wore the wristwatch equivalent of a pirouette to the L.A. premiere of Ballerina on Tuesday. The wonderfully complex timepiece was released by TAG Heuer in 2023 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Porsche Carrera and 911. Aptly christened the Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, the wrist candy features a 42 mm rose-gold case, a shimmering beige dial, and racy red accents. Chronograph subdials sit at three, six, and nine o'clock, while a black 60-second scale with a Porsche inscription sits on the flange. The TH20-08 mirrors the original 901's acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds, with the movement's central hand accelerating swiftly then gradually decelerating over 60 seconds before quickly restarting. The piece will set you back $23,550.
Only Idris Elba could make an aftermarket Rolex look as good as the real deal. The Luther star wore an all-black custom Rollie to a meet and greet at SXSW London 2025 on Wednesday. The handiwork of Italian outfit Black Venom, the Datejust II is finished in a black DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating and sports contrasting diamond hour markers. Other classic Rolex touches, such as the fluted bezel and Oyster bracelet, remain as is. The Black Venom Datejust is limited to 35 and costs about $18,000 (€15,900).
Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele wore a winning Rolex to celebrate his team's victory in the UEFA Champions League. The striker showed off his iced-out Daytona as he showed off the league's hefty trophy to the crowd at the French Open on Tuesday. This flashy take on the original 1960s chronograph features a 40 mm platinum case, an ice blue dial with Arabic numerals, a diamond-set bezel, and a platinum Oyster bracelet. It is also equipped with the Caliber 4130 and the three subdials integral to the chronograph function. This Rollie will run you around $400,000 on the secondary market.
Orlando Bloom just became a brand ambassador for Porsche Design, and he's already dressing his wrist accordingly. The British actor wore a coveted Chronograph 1 to the Deep Cover premiere at SXSW London on Wednesday. Released in 2022, the All Black Numbered Edition is a modern riff on the first chronograph Ferdinand Alexander Porsche designed in 1972. The German design studio claims the 41 mm successor is the first entirely Black timepiece in history. It'll only cost you $9,650, too.