Wrist Check: Michael B. Jordan Claims First Oscar Wearing a Vintage Piaget 9297 Timepiece
By Zoe Leung
Published on March 16, 2026.
Michael B. Jordan won his first Best Actor Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards, wearing a vintage 1970s Piaget reference 9297 watch. The watch, which features an 18k yellow gold case and a center set of pavé diamonds, was chosen to represent Jordan's preference for vintage watches.
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