When Did Ryan Reynolds Become a God-Tier Watch Collector?

Early in 2025, Audemars Piguet released its latest-generation perpetual calendar movement, the Calibre 7138, which can be adjusted completely via the crown. Reynolds, for his part, lost no time in securing an allocation, springing for the ref. 26674SG.OO.1320SG.01 in Sand Gold. Having won the Iconic Watch Prize at the 2025 GPHG, it’s quickly become a beloved reference, with its brushed and polished finishing doing wonders to bring out the Sand Gold’s subtle luster. At 41mm, it’s a comfortable watch on most wrists, though the sheer weight of its gold case and bracelet means it’s not for the faint of heart.

Simon Brette Chronomètre Artisans “Battle”

The highlight of Reynolds’ collection is its section of flaming-hot independent watchmakers. One of the actor’s crown jewels comes from Simon Brette, the young French designer whose namesake brand produces watches that sell out before they’re even announced, with one example fetching over half a million at auction at Sotheby’s. Reynolds chose the rose gold Chronomètre Artisans “Battle,” a limited edition of 50 pieces with a three-dimensional mosaic/relief dial. It measures 39mm and is powered by a hand-wound movement with rose gold plates and bridges created carefully by a team of in-house artisans.

Roger Smith Series II

Continuing his jaunt through High-End Independent Land, Reynolds wore one of star British watchmaker Roger Smith’s signature models, the Series II. Smith worked under master watchmaker George Daniels, who was best known for establishing the “Daniels Method,” which involves making a watch almost entirely by hand. It’s horology’s answer to the farm-to-table movement. The Series II is a yellow-gold watch with a hand-guilloché dial with subsidiary seconds, an offset power reserve indicator, and an outer brushed hour track with black Roman-numeral indices. Inside the watch is an in-house caliber designed and produced by Smith himself. A far cry from the ultra-modern Chronomètre Artisans above, this Series II represents the more classical side of independent horology.