Though-out the years, the trends and the influences, there has been a lot of timepieces that were given a nickname. Whereas the influence came from superheroes, popular icons, or sodas, Rolex is the brand that has most nicknames given to its watches. These nicknames make a watch unique and recognizable and are an easy access door into the watch world for the newcomer. Together, let's see which of these Rolex watches have seen their references turned into a superhero or a fizzy drink.
This Daytona is one of the most iconic watches in the industry. Not only because it was worn by the actor, displaying its elegance and sportiness, but also because his own model has been sold at over 17,7 million dollars in 2017!
Just as the soda company, the Rolex Pepsi is a blue and red GMT Master. Needless to say why this model was named after the drink. It was launched in 1954 with its reference being 6542. It would be later known under the 1675, 16750,16700 and 16710.
As the most sold soda, this GMT was given the Coke surname as it displays a combination or red and black. It was launched in 1983 under the 16760 reference and was also known as the "Sophia Loren" or the "Fat lady".
The root beer is a drink less know to the European market, but the mix of colors does really ressemble the famous American soda.
Just as the all green superhero, the Rolex Hulk is an all green submariner. This shade makes it easily noticeable and is of of the most exclusive submariners of the brand.
At first sight the Kermit can look like a Hulk, but to the watch connoisseur, these are two watches. Why so? The kermit has a black dial whereas the Hulk is all green. This makes this watch more discreet than its all green peer, but keeps a touch of flashiness. It was launched in 2003 under the reference 16610LV to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the submariner.
Just as our favorite superhero the Rolex Batman, is colored black and blue. It is currently one of the most researched watch, and its second hand price is growing every month! You can be sure that the Batman is going to gain value in the next couple of years.
The smurf, as our favorite blue human-like childhood creatures, is an all blue Submariner Date. The one key element of this sub, is that despite its peers been in steel, the 116619 is in white gold.
They newer generation has seen a James Bond, interpreted by Daniel Craig, wearing an Omega seamaster. But did you know that 007 played by Sean Connery rocked a 6538? Ever since, the watch kept the agents nickname.
This Daytona is one of the most iconic watches in the industry. Not only because it was worn by the actor, displaying its elegance and sportiness, but also because his own model has been sold at over 17,7 million dollars!
The Submariner spider is a real interesting watch. It actually comes from a technical issue of the dials paint. With time the paint on the dial starts to crack giving it this spider web look.
Rolex Steve Mc Queen:
The Rolex Explorer II 1655 or Rolex "Freccione" is one of these watches that keep a nickname after a celebrity has worn it. The 1655 kept the nickname Steve McQueen, although him wearing the watch has never been official. For some, this watch was taking part in his private collection, for others, it has only been a marketing campaign by Rolex. All these rumours occurred due to the fact that no one has ever seen him with it, giving more material to the myth. Due to this fact, the Rolex Steve McQueen is also named "Freccione" by watch collectors.
