The Watches of Mahershala Ali

Mahershala Ali has had an impressive two-decade acting career, with a wide range of roles played in film, television, and theater. He made history in the previous decade by being the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, and the first black actor to win two Oscars in the same category.

While making the rounds at awards shows, Mahershala has also become a red-carpet favorite with his clean and dapper fashion choices and impressive timepieces. Check out the watches of Mahershala Ali.

Its blue dial and round case make for an attractive pairing. The allure of the dial is heightened with its sunray motif, raised Arabic numerals, and red accents on the second hand and the outer rim, while the 42mm stainless steel case is highly polished, with a slightly domed shape that will readily nuzzle beneath a stylish shirt cuff. Photo from The Hollywood Reporter on Twitter

This timepiece is a particularly interesting choice because it blends Cartier’s design history with its fine watchmaking abilities. Its basics are built on the still-relatively-new Santos, released back in early 2018, which updated the century-old classic to be a bit more streamlined and contemporary.

Instead of the traditional silvered dial, we have the openworked Caliber 9611 MC, an in-house movement with bridges that serve as Roman numeral hour markers. The actor’s choice model is in the large size and is crafted in stainless steel. Photos from Cartier and Cartier on Instagram

Omega Constellation Master Chronometer

The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards was truly unlike any other Emmy’s due to COVID-19 concerns – it was held digitally with the winners giving speeches virtually from their homes. Mahershala, who received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, wore an Omega Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer in steel.

The model he prefers features a 41mm case and a silk-embossed rhodium-grey dial with a date window at 6 o’clock. Powering the watch is the METAS-certified Co-Axial Master Chronometer Caliber 8900, which is visible through the domed sapphire crystal case-back.

TAG Heuer Monaco

For his appearance as Remy Danton in House of Cards, we spotted a TAG Heuer Monaco under Mahershala’s cuff. While we often see the Monaco with its iconic blue dial, the actor was wearing a unique model with a gray watch face.

Much like other Monacos, Mahershala’s choice model features a square-shaped case, paired with a black leather strap. Soft orange accents and nickel-plated hands and hour markers offer a distinct flair. Photo from The GATE on Twitter