From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight on: Ellen Degeneres. And her impressive Rolex watch collection.
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Ellen DeGeneres is the undisputed watch queen of the entertainment industry.
The host and comedian has one of the most expansive watch collections in
Hollywood - ranging from ultra rare vintage pieces, to highly coveted sport watches.
Ellen is one of the few female celebrities with a serious interest in watches.
Today, we're putting the spotlight on her Rolex watch collection.
Check out the Rolexes on Ellen's million-dollar wrist.
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Ellen has a wide collection of Rolex GMT-Master II watches,
ranging from stainless steel to solid gold.
She was one of the first to sport the latest stainless steel version of the Rolex Pepsi,
whose comeback also marked the return of the Jubilee bracelet, to the GMT Master collection.
She also wears the previous version Rolex Pepsi, which came in solid 18 karat white gold.
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She also wears one of the most versatile designs of the Rolex GMT-Master II. This
reference comes with a stainless steel body, and a black ceramic bezel and dial.
The last of the GMT-Masters to feature a single color bezel insert,
this model was discontinued in 2018, but continues to be sought-after in the pre-owned market.
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Ellen's most striking GMT-Master II watch is the 50th anniversary model.
This commemorative design comes in solid 18 karat yellow gold, with a forest green dial.
Aside from having a dial in Rolex's signature color,
it was also the first Rolex reference to feature the Cerachrom ceramic bezel.
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There are countless blue watches in the market, but Rolex still wears the color best.
Ellen wears them in both bright and muted shades.
Launched on the 100th anniversary of Rolex, the Submariner "Smurf"
was given a luxe treatment. It was the first Rolex Submariner to come in solid 18 karat white gold.
What makes it even more striking is the all-blue Cerachrom bezel,
and lacquered blue dial, which earned it its fun nickname.
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Rolex reserves their cool glacier blue dial for watches made in the noblest of metals - platinum.
Ellen wears a platinum Rolex Day-Date 40, which is the iconic President watch in modern form.
The platinum body adds heft and an impressive look to the wrist,
while the diagonal blue motif dial adds a playful touch.
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Now we go to Ellen's impressive vintage Rolex watches.
She has in her watchbox some of the most sought after vintage references.
First up is the Rolex Explorer II reference 16-55. Introduced in 1971,
this is the very first iteration of the Explorer II, which established many of its key features.
These include the 24-hour bezel and the extra 24-hour hand,
which work in together to tell daytime from nighttime hours.
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Ellen also has what any vintage watch collector dreams of: the Rolex "Paul Newman" Daytona.
These models were named after the bankable movie star
who absolutely loved his "exotic dial" Daytona.
Paul Newman Daytonas have 3-colored dials, an
art deco-style font, and harsh marks with small squares on the subdials.
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A recent addition to Ellen’s vintage heavy hitters is the reference 6-2-4-1 “John Player Special”.
It was named after the racing team from the 1970s,
which had the same gold and black scheme for their cars.
There are only about 10 examples of this watch known to exist,
and this is the only “Paul Newman” Daytona to be called by another name.
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Ellen also has the most desired modern luxury sports watch -- the Rolex Daytona Ceramic.
Launched in 2016, the reference 1-1-6-500 was the highly anticipated union
of the stainless steel Daytona, with the Cerachrom ceramic bezel.
With its undeniably contemporary aesthetic, it has legions of fans,
and is famous for having a years-long waitlist.
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As someone who loves sport watches, Ellen sure had to have one with a Rolex Oysterflex bracelet.
This sportier alternative to metal boasts the durabiity of a metal bracelet,
with the comfort of a rubber strap.
The Oysterflex made its debut on the stylish Rolex Yacht-Master Everose,
which featured a complementing matte black Cerachrom ceramic bezel.
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Ellen Degeneres is serious about watches.
Which watch was your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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