Rolex is synonymous with luxury, success and achievement. Thus, it’s not surprising to know that the brand’s timepieces are usually the watches of choice for many of the world’s most popular and noteworthy personalities. However, you will spot most of your favourite celebrities strapping Rolex’s newest models. But there are others who are also serious watch fanatics or collectors, and they adorn their wrists with a vintage Rolex watch.
Their vintage watch collection includes the famous Paul Newman Daytona and numerous vintage Submariners, Datejust, GMT-Master & more. So do you want to know which celebrities have a great vintage Rolex watch collection & what models it includes? Keep reading.
However, keep note that the vintage market of Rolex watches is booming today. So if you own a vintage Rolex and want to upgrade it or raise fast cash, the best choice you can make is to sell your Rolex watch.
You are likely to obtain an excellent price from potential watch buyers, especially if your watch’ condition is perfect. Moreover, retaining the original box and papers will add more value to it. Get a valuation today.
Also Read: The Discontinued Rolex Explorer II Reference 16570
Vintage Rolex Watch Collections of Three Famous Personalities
1. John Mayer
Many of you might not know that John Mayer is an ardent watch collector. And thus, if you peep into his watch box, you will, of course, find a lot of exclusive timepieces. From contemporary models to vintage references, John Mayer has remarkable watches of several manufacturers.
This Grammy-winning singer and songwriter’s vintage Rolex collection includes many vintage Daytona watches, a Military Submariner Ref. 5517. There is also a Rolex Submariner Reference 1680 that the brand issued to COMEX. However, on two episodes of Talking Watches, John Mayer showed a part of his extensive collection.
He has some exclusive Rolex Daytona models, including an Omani Khanjar Dial Daytona Ref. 6265, the UAE Dial Ref. 6265, and the Paul Newman Ref. 6264 & more. Among his vintage Submariner collection, there is Reference 5514. Rolex especially made this timepiece for COMEX and an Explorer dial Submariner 6200.
2. Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton is a vintage Rolex enthusiast and a famous watch collector. His collection is known to have some of the most coveted and rarest Rolex watches. However, most of his incredible vintage models went to auction a few years back.
Christie’s auction house sold nearly twenty-five of Clapton’s watches in 2003. And it included vintage Rolex models like Triple Calendar Chronograph Ref. 6236, Submariner Explorer Dial 5513. Furthermore, there was also a steel Yacht-Master Daytona prototype.
3. Adam Levine
Another celebrity who is fond of wearing and collecting vintage Rolex watches is Adam Levine. He has an excellent collection of sports and dress watches. You will see this television personality and musician strapping many vintage Daytona timepieces. However, it includes a steel ‘Paul Newman’ Ref. 6241 and a steel reverse panda dial Reference 6265.
Other vintage Rolex watches in Adam Levine’s watch box include a ‘Steve McQueen’ Explorer II Reference 1655, a yellow gold GMT-Master Nipple Dial 1675 and a Submariner ‘Big Crown’ Ref. 6538. Moreover, there is also a white Day-Date Turquoise Dial Ref. 1803 and a pink dial Ref. 1803 in yellow gold.
Well, vintage watch collecting is a pleasant pastime for many people. Vintage watch fans are always hunting for one model after another. However, vintage Rolexes are enjoying a significant upsurge in prices. Thus, selling a vintage Rolex watch could be more convenient than today.
And if you want to sell your vintage Rolex for the best price, get in touch with The Luxury Hut. Fill in the online form or call on 0207 242 9160 for a free competitive quote.
Related: 3 Best Vintage Rolex Watches that Won’t Break the Bank
Comments
Post a Comment