From SwissWatchExpo…
Spotlight On: Mark Wahlberg, and his die-hard Rolex collection.
Mark Wahlberg has come a long way.
From being a street hustler, rapper, underwear model, and teen pop idol in the 1990s, he
has successfully transitioned into an acclaimed actor, TV producer, restaurateur, and family
man.
If there’s one more role he takes seriously, it’s that of being a Rolex collector – and
we truly understand.
For a guy who may just be the hardest working man in Hollywood, what could be a better reward
than a Rolex watch?
From classic styles, to grandiose limited edition pieces, it’s obvious that Mark loves
Rolex.
Here’s a peek into the watch box of this certified Rolexaholic.
Let’s start with the Rolex Submariner.
The iconic diver’s watch is versatile, but Mark likes his Subs in eye-catching yellow
gold.
In fact, he has two.
First is a yellow gold model with a blue bezel.
The coordinating blue dial is topped with contrasting luminous hour markers making it
readable underwater, or poolside.
Also in a striking combination is the yellow gold Submariner, paired with a sharp black
dial and bezel.
Mark may not be a diver, but the Sub has become a staple for collectors of all walks of life.
Want more proof that Mark is a Rolex fan?
He’s one of the first to get new models.
Take for example the new, 2018 Rolex GMT-Master II in Everose Rolesor.
As the latest interpretation of the Rolex Rootbeer GMT Master, it comes in a striking
combination of steel and rose gold – the first time that Rolex’s proprietary Everose
is used in the GMT Master.
Speaking of striking watches, he also has the 50th anniversary yellow gold Rolex GMT-Master
II.
With a rare, forest green dial, it makes for a very luxurious sports watch.
If we were to decide on his ultimate favorite piece, we’d say it’s his Rolex Yachtmaster
II in yellow gold.
Mark is always spotted wearing the brawny watch.
The 44mm watch can’t be missed, but he usually pairs it with a shirt-and-jeans combo, which
balances it out.
If you want something more subdued, the Yachtmaster II has other iterations – a platinum one,
and a steel and rose gold combination.
Finally, we have the Rolex Daytona.
Mark has a couple of Daytonas in both classic, and shall we say, blinged out styles.
He has the 116500 with a white dial and black Cerachrom bezel.
Released in 2016, it is the first contemporary update of the classic Daytona in 50 years.
Mark is not one to shy away from bold watches, and has a penchant for embellished pieces.
Seen here, from left: the Rolex Day-Date Green Emerald in Platinum, which comes in a full
pave diamond dial and emerald set bezel and hour markers.
In the center is the Rolex Rainbow Daytona, with baguette cut sapphires in rainbow gradation.
And finally, the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona in Platinum with a Diamond Pave Dial, ice
blue subdials.
Mark has come a long way in life, and shows no signs of stopping.
Like his achievements in life, his Rolex collection is nothing short of impressive.
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