Roschdy Zem closes Deauville with this Audemars Piguet luxury watch worth €108,900
A midnight-blue tuxedo, a Norman red carpet and, on his wrist, an Audemars Piguet luxury watch worth 108,900 euros: Roschdy Zem made his mark on the closing night of the 52nd American Film Festival in Deauville with an elegance that leaves nothing to chance. On Saturday 12 September 2026, the 60-year-old actor embodied, all on his own, the kind of understated chic we associate with great occasions.
An Audemars Piguet luxury watch born for an exceptional anniversary
At the heart of this look sits the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Automatic, reference 26494BC.OO.D350KB.02. This timepiece was created to celebrate the manufacture’s 150th anniversary in 2025. The edition is limited to just 150 pieces, making it a rare object from the moment it was released.
The 41 mm case is crafted in 18-carat white gold. That same precious metal forms the indices and hands, the latter treated with a luminescent coating for easy reading even in low light. The dial, which Audemars Piguet describes as smoky blue, features blue counters that reinforce the overall chromatic coherence of the piece.
The strap, also blue, combines textured rubber with a calfskin leather lining. This choice of materials delivers both wearing comfort and a refined finish, two qualities expected of an Audemars Piguet luxury watch at this price point.
The technical details that set it apart
- 18-carat white gold case, diameter 41 mm
- Smoky blue dial with blue counters
- 18-carat white gold indices and hands with luminescent coating
- Blue textured rubber strap with calfskin leather lining
- Limited edition of 150 pieces, retail price 108,900 euros
These specifications place this Audemars Piguet watch in a category of its own. The automatic perpetual calendar is one of the most demanding complications in haute horlogerie. The dial’s legibility, underscored by the contrast between the smoky blue and the white gold elements, is a genuine practical asset for the everyday wearer.
A chromatic harmony considered from head to toe
That evening, Roschdy Zem wore a double-breasted midnight-blue herringbone wool and silk satin tuxedo by Berluti. A classic-collar shirt and a midnight-blue silk tie extended this dark, controlled palette. On his feet, Alessandro Galet shoes in glacé Venezia Nero leather completed the look.
The Audemars Piguet luxury watch, in a lighter shade of blue than the suit, creates a subtle play of nuances. This chromatic shift between the midnight blue of the clothing and the smoky blue of the dial avoids any sense of repetition and adds visual depth to the outfit. A pair of black sunglasses and a blue watch rounded off a look that is, by all accounts, sober and effective, very much in keeping with the actor’s signature style.
Jury president and Grand Prix: a doubly successful evening
Beyond the sartorial elegance, Roschdy Zem held a central role at the festival that evening. As jury president, he awarded the Grand Prix to the film Club Kid, a feature written, directed and performed by Jordan Firstman. The jury’s verdict aligned with that of the public, who honoured the same film.
Club Kid will be released in cinemas on 4 November. This double recognition, from both the jury and the public, underlines the strength of the award-winning film. For Roschdy Zem, presiding over the jury of the 52nd American Film Festival in Deauville was therefore far more than a red-carpet appearance. The Audemars Piguet luxury watch he wore that evening, a rare piece limited to 150 examples, perfectly encapsulates the ambition of this closing night.
