Every Watch Spotted at the Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane, Yamal, Mbappé, Burna Boy and More

The 2026 Ballon d’Or was as much a watch show as a football ceremony. For the first time in its history, the ceremony left Paris and was held at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26. Harry Kane walked away with the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, and he did it wearing one of the rarest Rolex watches on the planet. From Richard Mille and Patek Philippe to H. Moser & Cie., IWC, Hublot and a custom DiW, here are all the watches spotted at the Ballon d’Or 2026, with references and estimated market prices.

Harry Kane: Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Blue Sapphire” ref. 126599TSA

The night’s winner wore the night’s biggest watch. Kane’s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126599TSA is an off-catalogue piece, meaning you will not find it in any Rolex boutique window. It is cased in 18K white gold with a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires, gem-set lugs and a silver-sheen obsidian dial with matching blue sapphire hour markers.

• Reference: 126599TSA
• Case: 40mm, 18K white gold, blue sapphire bezel
• Dial: Obsidian with sapphire indexes
• Estimated market value: around $1,275,000

Off-catalogue gem-set Daytonas are reserved for Rolex’s most important clients and almost never appear on the open market. It was a fitting choice for the man who lifted football’s most prestigious individual award.

Lamine Yamal: Richard Mille RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat

Lamine Yamal, who finished third in the men’s vote and won the Young Player award for the third year in a row, went bold with a Richard Mille RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat. The 18K red gold case was paired with a bright pink rubber strap that matched the pink brooch on his outfit.

• Model: RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat
• Case: 38.7 x 47.5mm, 18K red gold
• Strap: Pink rubber
• Estimated market value: around $275,000

At around 7mm thick, the RM 67-01 is one of the thinnest watches in the Richard Mille catalogue, which makes it an easy fit under a tailored cuff.

Kylian Mbappé: Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo 38mm

Runner-up Kylian Mbappé stayed loyal to Hublot, the brand he has represented as an ambassador for years. He chose the Classic Fusion Tributo, a 38mm tribute to the very first Hublot designed by founder Carlo Crocco in 1980. The “MDM” on the dial references Crocco’s original company, MDM Genève.

• Reference: 262.VX.1130.RX.MDM
• Case: 38mm, 18K yellow gold, 12-screw bezel
• Dial: Matte black, black rubber strap
• Estimated market value: around $30,000

It was the most understated watch on the list, and arguably one of the most elegant.

Ousmane Dembélé: Richard Mille RM 055 “Bubba Watson”

Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner arrived in all black with a Richard Mille RM 055 on his wrist. Originally developed with golfer Bubba Watson, the RM 055 is built to survive the shock of a full golf swing. Dembélé’s version features a Grey Quartz TPT case, a skeletonised dial and a grey textile strap.

• Model: RM 055 Bubba Watson
• Case: Grey Quartz TPT
• Movement: Manual-winding calibre RMUL4
• Estimated market value: $750,000 to $850,000, based on rare TPT configurations

Part 2: more watches spotted at the Ballon d’Or 2026

The red carpet at the London Palladium had even more to offer. In Part 2: Thierry Henry, Burna Boy, French Montana, Adekunle Gold, Ronaldo Nazário, Rodri, Luís Figo, Unai Simón, Johan Manzambi and Alex Greenwood.

Thierry Henry: DiW “Black Grail”

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry co-hosted the ceremony with Kate Scott, and his watch was one of the most talked-about of the night. The DiW Black Grail is a custom creation by Designa Individual Watches, built with a forged carbon case and bracelet and a black dial. DiW specialises in one-off carbon pieces, and the Black Grail is among its most exclusive.

• Maker: DiW (Designa Individual Watches)
• Case and bracelet: Forged carbon
• Dial: Black
• Estimated value: around $208,000 (about EUR 180,000)

Burna Boy: Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph ref. 5980/1R-001

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy took the stage as a presenter wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph in rose gold. The 5980/1R was discontinued in 2024, and prices on the secondary market have nearly doubled its original retail price of about $109,660.

• Reference: 5980/1R-001
• Case: 40.5mm, 18K rose gold, integrated bracelet
• Dial: Black, flyback chronograph
• Estimated market value: around $210,000

French Montana: Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic

French Montana performed at the ceremony wearing a Richard Mille RM 07-01 Automatic in white and pink ceramic with a diamond-set dial. The RM 07-01 is one of the brand’s most recognisable models and a favourite across music and sport.

• Model: RM 07-01 Automatic
• Case: White and pink ceramic
• Dial: Diamond-set
• Estimated market value: around $365,000

Adekunle Gold: Vanguart Orb Flying Tourbillon

Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold made the most independent choice of the night: a Vanguart Orb Flying Tourbillon in blue ceramic and rose gold. Vanguart is a young independent brand, and the Orb is known for its spherical, sculptural case, a flying tourbillon and a dual-winding mode selector.

• Model: Orb Flying Tourbillon
• Case: Blue ceramic and rose gold
• Production: Limited to 25 pieces
• Estimated market value: around $250,000

Ronaldo Nazário: H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário, who presented the Ballon d’Or on the night, wore one of the most minimalist watches in the room. The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept pairs an 18K red gold case with a Vantablack dial, a coating that absorbs almost all visible light. With no logo and no indexes, the only details left are the hands and the flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock.

• Reference: 1804-0403
• Case: 18K red gold
• Dial: Vantablack with flying tourbillon
• Production: Limited to 50 pieces
• Price: around $94,500 current US retail (launched at $82,500)

Rodri: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44

Rodri, who attended with his partner Laura Iglesias, chose a classic complication: the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44 in 18K red gold. The silver dial shows the date, day, month and a four-digit year, plus a double moon phase display for both hemispheres. The perpetual calendar is programmed to stay accurate until 2100 without manual correction.

• Reference: IW503302
• Case: 44mm, 18K red gold
• Dial: Silver, double moon phase, brown alligator strap
• Price: around $44,500 new (about $32,500 pre-owned)

Luís Figo: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph King Gold

Former Ballon d’Or winner Luís Figo attended with his daughter Stella and wore a Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph in King Gold, Hublot’s own red gold alloy blended with platinum for a deeper colour. The Racing Grey dial and grey alligator strap gave it a more understated look than most gold chronographs.

• Reference: 521.OX.7081.LR
• Case: 45mm, 18K King Gold
• Dial: Racing Grey, grey alligator strap
• Price: around $39,700 at launch (about EUR 35,300 at boutiques)

Unai Simón: Rolex Day-Date 40 Platinum ref. 228236

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón wore the ultimate Rolex dress watch: the Day-Date 40 in platinum. The ice blue dial is reserved by Rolex for its platinum models, and this version pairs it with Roman numerals, a fluted bezel and the President bracelet.

• Reference: 228236
• Case: 40mm, 950 platinum, fluted bezel
• Dial: Ice blue with Roman numerals
• Estimated value: around $90,000

Johan Manzambi: Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph ref. 5905R-001

Johan Manzambi chose a serious complication from Patek Philippe: the 5905R-001, which combines an annual calendar with a flyback chronograph. The 18K rose gold case frames a brown sunburst dial with day and month apertures and a large date window.

• Reference: 5905R-001
• Case: 42mm, 18K rose gold
• Dial: Brown sunburst, annual calendar and flyback chronograph
• Estimated market value: around $75,000

Alex Greenwood: Rolex Submariner Date ref. 126610LV

England defender Alex Greenwood arrived with a modern icon on her wrist: the Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV, nicknamed the “Starbucks” for its green Cerachrom bezel paired with a black dial. It is one of the most sought-after steel sports watches in the Rolex catalogue.

• Reference: 126610LV
• Case: 41mm, Oystersteel, green Cerachrom bezel
• Dial: Black
• Estimated market value: around $14,000

Ballon d’Or 2026 watches at a glance

Richard Mille was once again the most-worn brand of the night, with three pieces on stage. But the headline belonged to Rolex, worn by Kane, Simón and Greenwood, and above all to a Daytona that only a handful of people in the world will ever own.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won the Ballon d’Or 2026?

Harry Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, ahead of Kylian Mbappé in second and Lamine Yamal in third. Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or.

What watch did Harry Kane wear at the Ballon d’Or?

Harry Kane wore an off-catalogue Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 126599TSA in 18K white gold with a blue sapphire bezel and obsidian dial, estimated at around $1.275 million.

What watch did Lamine Yamal wear at the Ballon d’Or 2026?

Lamine Yamal wore a Richard Mille RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat in 18K red gold on a pink rubber strap, worth around $275,000.

What watch did Mbappé wear at the Ballon d’Or?

Kylian Mbappé wore a Hublot Classic Fusion Tributo 38mm in yellow gold, ref. 262.VX.1130.RX.MDM.

Where was the Ballon d’Or 2026 held?

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony was held at the London Palladium on October 26, 2026, the first time it took place outside Paris.

Estimated values are approximate secondary market prices as of October 2026. Images: Watch Pro Academy.