Wimbledon 2026 has become as much a showcase for luxury watches as elite tennis, with SW19’s classic British elegance now doubling as a horological red carpet. From David Beckham’s new Tudor Black Bay 58 to Serena Williams’ diamond-set Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, the courts and Royal Box are filled with statement pieces that rival the on-court drama.
Wimbledon is in full swing at the moment. The 139th Championships are underway at the All England Club in London, running from 29 June to 12 July 2026, and the tournament has reached its all-important second week. With a record-breaking prize pot on the table, which is 20 per cent more than last year, and heavyweights including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka fighting it out through the quarter-finals on Centre Court and No. 1 Court, the sporting stakes are high.
But Wimbledon isn't just about tennis. It's fashion, spectacle, and, increasingly, a watch-spotter's dream. In the same way, the Met Gala, the FIFA calendar, and Formula 1 race weekends have become unofficial red carpets for horology; SW19 has quietly turned into one of the sporting world's most reliable stages for serious wristwear. SW19 is a highly sought-after postcode in South West London, predominantly covering Wimbledon (including Wimbledon Village), Colliers Wood, Merton Park, and Southfields. Wimbledon fashion is synonymous with timeless British elegance, and year after year, certain luxury houses remain part of its sartorial DNA.
While certain brands like Cartier and Tudor have become permanent fixtures of the Wimbledon fortnight, gracing the wrists of players and spectators alike each year, others make rare appearances that quickly become the tournament's biggest style talking points.
We've rounded up the best Wimbledon watches spotted in 2026 so far, let's have a look.
David Beckham, kept things characteristically understated with a Tudor Black Bay 58. Beckham wasn't the only family member in attendance, his son, Romeo Beckham, was also spotted in the stands too. Retailing at $5,350 ( approx. Rs 5 lakh), the watch has a steel case, black dial, and rhodium hands. David Beckham was among the notable faces at Day 1 of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, taking his seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court for the opening men's singles clash between defending champion Jannik Sinner and Miomir Kecmanović. As an ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker for nearly a decade now, he opted for the newest iteration of the Black Bay 58. Unveiled at Watches and Wonders back in April, the watch keeps the original's 39mm steel case.
Most players save their watch moment for before or after the match, but not Serena Williams. She wore her new Audemars Piguet throughout her clash with Australia's Maya Joint. Released this month as part of a bold summer collection, the Royal Oak Offshore boasts a 37mm titanium case, a pink tapisserie dial, and a bezel dressed with 32 brilliant-cut diamonds. Inside sits the brand’s latest self-winding chronograph, Caliber 6401, with a 55-hour power reserve. It retails for $45,900 (approx. Rs 43 lakh) and matched the handle of her tennis racquet to perfection. A luxury watch has become a signature part of Serena's on-court look, appearing in most of her matches.
Erica Stoll sat courtside beside her husband, golf star Rory McIlroy, quietly stealing attention with a diamond-encrusted Patek Philippe on her wrist. O Day 3 of the tournament, the couple watched the matches from the prestigious Royal Box. On the other hand, Rory McIlroy wore an Omega De Ville Tourbillon on his wrist during his appearance. The couple witnessed the day's lineup of matches on Centre Court, which featured efending champion Jannik Sinner play. Erica's rose-gold Nautilus 7118, is worth $76,645 (approx. Rs 73 lakh), while Rory's watch is priced at $237,000 (approx, Rs 2 Cr).
The retired sprint legend Usain Bolt turned up in a limited-edition Hublot, and it came with a story. The Big Bang Reloaded Usain Bolt Ceramic Carbon 44mm was created to mark 15 years of Bolt's partnership with the Swiss brand, as well as ten years since his triple-gold haul at the Rio 2016 Olympics. True to Hublot's DNA, the design leans bold and technical, with a heavyweight ceramic-carbon construction built for a man whose entire career was built on speed. Usain Bolt was seen at the Wimbledon championships, where he sat in the Royal Box to watch tennis star Novak Djokovic play his third-round match against Arthur Rinderknech. The limited-edition watch retails for $30,000 (approx. Rs. 25 Lakhs). This is a fitting piece for someone who's spent a lifetime setting records.
French Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, who won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, rounded off day two in a Bianchet Tonneau Ultrafino Carbon, a striking piece valued at roughly $83,895 (approx. Rs 79 lakhs). Built with a high-density carbon strap and an exposed-gear dial, the watch is a fitting tribute to engineering excellence, perfectly suited to a driver who thrives on mechanical precision. He attended the matches on Centre Court alongside his partner, Flavy. The all-black design of his watch featured a double strap incorporating high-density carbon, alongside a square face with visible gears and a self-winding movement. It's a watch that wouldn't look out of place on a Grand Prix grid, which makes its Wimbledon appearance all the more of a crossover moment for motorsport fans.
Actor Richard E. Grant was spotted attending day three of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, where he watched the action from the prestigious Royal Box alongside his daughter, Olivia. He took to the doubles court wearing not one but two watches, a Cartier Santos on his right wrist and a Breitling Navitimer, reportedly gifted by his late father, on his left. The Santos de Cartier brought a two-tone colourway, with a steel case and bracelet offset by a yellow-gold bezel. Its silvered opaline dial featured a classic railroad minute track, Roman numerals and blued-steel hands, with a faceted synthetic spinel set into the seven-sided crown. Prices for the Santos start at $11,500 (approx Rs 10 lakh).
Roger Federer, Rolex's befetting 25-year ambassador returned to Wimbledon on Day 8 with another Rolex on his wrist. The tennis icon wore a 41mm Rolex Datejust II with a silver dial, fluted bezel and bold Arabic numerals. The watch carries special significance as it was the same Datejust II Federer wore on July 5, 2009, when he defeated Andy Roddick to win his 15th Grand Slam title and surpass Pete Sampras's all-time record. Produced only between 2009 and 2016, the Datejust II has since become a highly sought-after collector's piece. The watch is prized at $15,000 (approx Rs 14 lakh).