The Best Watches at the U.S. Open (So Far)
We're only about halfway through this year's U.S. Open, but the watch flexes have been coming thick and fast. Both celebrity spectators and tennis players have been sporting ace timepieces on and off the court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York over the past week.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jimmy Fallon both strapped on coveted Rolex Daytonas —one a coveted vintage "Paul Newman" variant, the other a rare "Le Mans" edition. Roger Federer also represented the Crown, wearing a Land-Dweller as he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Russell Wilson was in camp Rolex, too, rocking a classic gold Day-Date.
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Beyond Rollies, Travis Scott showed off an ultra-rare one-of-10 Richard Mille that might well be the watch of the tournament. Orlando Bloom donned his favorite new Porsche Design Chronograph 1, which he told us all about back in April . And last but certainly not least, Jason Biggs flexed a surprisingly refined Patek Philippe Calatrava.
Below are the best watches we've spotted at the U.S. Open so far.
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Jimmy Fallon: Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman"
Jimmy Fallon pulled out the big guns on Day 2 of the tournament, flexing an ultra-rare Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" Ref. 6239. The vintage beauty, one of six PN variants, features an exotic dial in the now-famous Panda configuration—that is, white with contrasting black chronograph registers—along with a steel case, bezel, and bracelet. PNDs typically sell for between $100,000 and $1 million, depending on configuration and condition. Paul Newman's own Ref. 6239 hammered down for a record $17.8 million at Phillips in 2017, becoming the world's most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction.
Travis Scott: Richard Mille RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon Sapphire
Travis Scott served up some Richard Mille on the second day of the tournament, flexing the coveted RM 75-01 Flying Tourbillon . Released in 2025, the timepiece is built around truly stunning transparent architecture, with the entire case, bezel, and caseback cut and milled from solid blocks of sapphire. Inside, a flying tourbillon and flying barrel appear suspended in midair. The watch comes in three distinct colorways, with this particular variant showcasing pops of white and sapphire blue. It is limited to 10 examples, with price upon request.
Roger Federer: Rolex Land-Dweller
Of course Roger Federer wore a Rolex Land-Dweller as he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Swiss maestro famously debuted the watch during a ski trip in the Alps just a few days before the Crown officially released it at Watches and Wonders in April 2025. Federer, who has been a Rolex Testimonee for 25 years, also fronted the Land-Dweller campaign. The revolutionary model , which has some 18 patented innovations, features a 40 mm case, a striking honeycomb dial, a fresh integrated bracelet, and an ultra-thin Calibre 7135 movement. It is now available with a 36 or 40 mm case and in white Rolesor, Everose gold, or platinum. A 40 mm in Rolesor costs $16,450.
Jason Biggs: Patek Philippe Calatrava
Funnyman Jason Biggs flexed a seriously smart Patek Philippe Calatrava at this year's tournament. This modern iteration of the iconic round dress watch (Ref. 5296G-001) features a two-tone sector dial that gives it a refined vintage feel. Patek launched the white-gold variant, which Biggs is wearing, in 2005, followed by a rose-gold edition in 2006. You can expect to pay between $20,000 and $30,000 on the secondary market.
Orlando Bloom: Porsche Design Chronograph 1
Orlando Bloom isn't done showing off Porsche Design's latest timepiece just yet. The British actor attended opening day wearing the Chronograph 1 he helped launch earlier this year. Inspired by the original Chronograph 1 that Porsche released in the '70s, the limited edition features a 40.8 mm case and bracelet made of glass-bead-blasted titanium and a black dial with white accents. The COSC-certified movement (Porsche Design WERK 01.400) offers a 48-hour power reserve, plus chronograph functions and a day/date display. Limited to 1,000 pieces per year—most of which will go to Porsche owners—the watch retails for $8,250. "The Chrono 1 just makes a lot of sense to me," Bloom told Robb Report . "It's good design, and I think good design gives you that feeling of safety. It's like when you're sitting in the cockpit of your car, you feel like the design and the arrangement of everything makes sense, and it makes you a better driver."
Carlos Alcaraz: Rolex Daytona "Le Mans"
Carlos Alcaraz has got off to a cracking start at the U.S. Open, winning his first two matches in straight sets. He is also killing the watch game, showing off what is considered one of the rarest Rolex Daytonas in existence. The Ref. 126528LN is a yellow-gold version of the white-gold Daytona (Ref. 126529LN) that the Crown released in 2023 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The white-gold "Le Mans" was discontinued after a short 10-month production run, making it both highly coveted and very costly. The yellow-gold "Le Mans" wasn't even listed on the Rolex website, making it rarer still. (Alcaraz is a Rolex ambassador, hence why he was able to get his hands on it.) It can sell for over $200,000 on the secondary market.
Russell Wilson: Rolex Day-Date
Russell Wilson decided to keep things classic at this year's tournament, strapping on a Rolex Day-Date (Ref. 228238) for Day 4. The former quarterback actually has quite a few Presidents in his collection, but this particular example features a yellow-gold case, a silver dial, a fluted bezel, and a gold bracelet. You can pick one up for $50,400.
