Wrist Check: Michael B. Jordan Claims First Oscar Wearing a Vintage Piaget 9297 Timepiece
Celebrating his historic Best Actor win for ‘Sinners,’ MBJ opted for an 18k yellow gold Tank-style referencew with dazzling pavé diamond dial.
Summary
- Michael B. Jordan won his first Best Actor Oscar for Sinners.
- He wore a vintage 1970s Piaget reference 9297 for the night
- The watch features an 18k yellow gold case and pavé diamond dial center
At the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B. Jordan celebrated a career-defining milestone, taking home his first-ever Oscar for Best Actor for his dual role as identical twin brothers in Ryan Coogler‘s Sinners — the horror-drama broke Academy records with an unprecedented 16 nominations.
True to his well‑documented preference for sophisticated, neo‑vintage watches over trend‑driven designs, Jordan selected a Piaget reference 9297 to anchor his red‑carpet look. His personal collection already includes iconic luxury sports models such as the Vacheron Constantin 222, the Rolex Day‑Date, and rare vintage pieces like the Patek Philippe “Hour Glass.”
For this historic night, however, he turned to Piaget — a brand that appears to hold a special place in his collection. The 9297, likely dating from the 1970s, is an understated dress watch distinguished by its Tank‑style case in 18k yellow gold and a dial that dazzles with a center set of pavé diamonds. Elegant yet restrained, the watch perfectly complemented Jordan’s moment of triumph, embodying both timeless craftsmanship and personal significance.
