The Best Watches at the 2026 US Open

There’s something about a major tennis tournament that makes people want to bring out their very best watches. Don’t get us wrong. We’re watching the tennis at the US Open diligently. But if you came here for watches, you’re in the right place.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” DialTypically, 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.Marta Kostyuk’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut ref. 5067Ukrainian player Marta Kostyuk may be just 24, but her taste in watches is well beyond her years. Check out the Aquanaut she wore during play this week. The ref. 5067A-014 features a 36.3mm stainless steel case, a bezel fitted with 46 diamonds, an embossed blue dial with red-fringed cardinal indices, a luminous sword handset, a date window at 3 o’clock, and Patek Philippe’s cal. E23-250 S C quartz movement. While this reference is typically seen on the Nautilus collection’s signature rubber strap, it appears that Kostyuk chose to wear it on some kind of fabric strap.Kaia Gerber’s Panthère de CartierGetty (l.), CartierKaia Gerber showed up in proper form: black dress, matching shades, and yellow gold Panthère de Cartier in its “mini” size. Launched as a watch collection in the early 1980s, the origins of the panther as a Cartier mascot actually extends all the way back to the 1910s. However, if you can’t have an actual panther in your walk-in closet, certainly a lovely gold dress watch on a matching multi-link bracelet will do. A popular choice amongst the “in” crowd—Keith Richards, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, etc.—the Panthère has of late also been spotted on the wrists of Taylor Swift and actor David Jonsson.Orlando Bloom’s Porsche Design Chronograph 1Porsche enthusiast and Porsche Design brand ambassador Orlando Bloom chose a killer Chronograph One to rock Sunday night during the tourney’s opening day. The actor opted for the recently released titanium-cased, black-dialed 1975 Limited Edition. Though the collection is famous for featuring the world’s first black-cased watch, newer executions have featured metals other than stainless steel and dial colors other than black. Paired to a comfortable bracelet and powered by the automatic, COSC-certified Porsche Design calibre WERK 01.140, the modern Chronograph 1 is lightweight, versatile, and cool-looking. That’s everything you could possibly want out of a driver’s watch.