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Spotlight on: The Rolex watches of Sylvester Stallone.
Sylvester Stallone is one of the most prolific watch collectors in Hollywood. He started
building his collection back in the 1980s, and it's a passion that remains until today.
Sly is most famously credited for turning Panerai into a Hollywood favorite,
but he also has a wide range of brands and styles in his watch box - including
traditional names like Patek Philippe, and contemporary ones like Richard Mille.
Of course, Rolex won't be missing from his collection. It was the
brand that started his love affair with watches, and continues to be a favorite.
We're putting the spotlight on Sly's extensive Rolex watch collection.
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Sly has a certain fondness for the Rolex Pepsi. He has not one, but three different versions of
the blue and red bezeled timepiece, ranging from classic steel to gem-encrusted styles.
The most classic Rolex Pepsi in his collection is the 2018 Oystersteel version. After a
decade-long hiatus, Rolex brought back the steel Pepsi, with a few important upgrades:
a Cerachrom ceramic bezel, a specially made five-piece Jubilee bracelet,
and the new generation Caliber 3-2-8-5 with improved precision and power reserve.
In 2019, Rolex brought back the white gold Pepsi last produced in 2014,
this time with a very special dial made of meteorite. While meteorite dials are nothing
new to Rolex, this reference marked the first time that they used the material on the GMT-Master II.
If you like ice in your Pepsi, Sly's bold "Pepsi Patriot" watch will do the trick.
This 18k white gold model comes with 23 diamonds, 18 rubies, and 18 sapphires on its bezel.
While no longer a true GMT bezel, it compensates with a spectacular look.
The lugs also come with brilliant cut diamonds for extra sparkle.
On his days off, Sly can often be spotted with Rolex's stylish nautical watch, the Yachtmaster.
Inspired by the yachting lifestyle, the splash-proof watch it comes with 100m water
resistance, a matt black Cerachrom bezel, and the durable Oysterflex rubber strap.
The Oysterflex Yachtmaster is available in both Everose and white gold, adding a luxurious feel.
Sly is famous for wearing big and bold watches,
so the Rolex Deepsea sure had to be part of his collection.
With a 44mm diameter and 17.7mm thickness, the Deepsea is one of Rolex's biggest watches.
The size and thickness of the stainless steel case allows it to achieve its impressive water
resistance of 12,800 ft — more than 100 times deeper than any person could survive.
Sly also has ultra-luxe versions of Rolex's chronograph watch - the Daytona.
Built especially for the professional racers in the 1960s, the use of precious metals,
diamonds and gems has propelled the Daytona into the premier luxury chronograph that it is today.
Sly's Rolex Daytona collection includes a solid 18k yellow gold model
paired with a Cerachrom bezel and Oysteflex bracelet, plus two models built in platinum.
Rolex watches made in the noblest metal are exclusively given glacier blue dials
or registers. One of Sly's watches is adorned with exceptionally clear
baguette cut diamonds on the bezel, plus a pavé diamond dial.
He also owns the 50th anniversary Daytona which features a complementing chestnut
brown Cerachrom bezel, and a sunburst glacier blue dial.
Sly's passion for watches is well-documented, and one of the timepieces most associated
with him is a yellow gold vintage Rolex Submariner. He bought this reference 16-80
using his first big paycheck in the 1980s, and he still wears it from time to time.
Among the many things that makes this model unique is the Tiffany & Co dial (born from
the co-branding deal between the two brands) and a "nipple" dial with protruding markers.
The yellow gold Submariner has evolved through the decades.
Its current version comes with modern upgrades such as a larger 41mm case,
Cerachrom bezel, solid link bracelet, and the modern Caliber 32-35.
Sly counts the prestigious Rolex Day-Date as part of his collection.
Rolex's flagship watch features the day of the week written in full,
the iconic President bracelet with semi-circular links, and a flawless precious metal finish.
What sets his Day-Date apart from other models is the abundance of diamonds on its pavé dial,
and baguette-cut rubies on its bezel and hour markers.
From classic styles to big and bold designs, Sly’s Rolex collection has
a watch fit for every occasion. Which watch was your favorite? Tell us in the comments section.
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