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cruvon · 24 January 2012, 03:06 PM

Hi guys, thought this was an interesting thread to list vintage Rolex models currently/historically used in the media(entertainment, politics, etc.) and by famous personalities past and present.

Here's some

Politics
President Eisenhower (Datejust reference?)
President Bill Clinton (President reference?)
Chairman Mao Zedong (Datejust, reference?)
President Fiedel Castro (A Daydate and Submariner at the same time(references?) on same wrist)

Sports
Edmund Hillary (Explorer ref?)
Jean Claude Killy (skier) (Datejust Ref?)

Music
Elvis Presley (Reference?)
Eric Clapton (Submariner Reference?)

Movies
James Bond (Sean Connery) - 5508 (in which movie/s?)
James Bond - 5513 (Movie: Live And Let Die)
Paul Newman ( Daytona Reference/s?)
Steve McQueen (Ref?)

Organisations
Comex (Submariner and Seadweller)
British Ministry of Defence (Milsubs based on Submariner)
Egyptian Military (Rolex Panerai ref 6154)

Update and post some more!

dddrees · 24 January 2012, 10:01 PM

Not sure exactly what your looking for. If you just want the refrence number or not. But I would recomend the refrence number, name, and possibly links to other information for those wanting to read more about these watches.

I'll start with Elvis Presley - King Midas - reference 9630 or King Midas

There's a good write up about it located on Jakes Blog:

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search...lvis%20Presley

I saw the actual watch water damage and all as I am sure many have while visiting the mansion.

Most of the others can be found on Jake's Blog as well.

dddrees · 24 January 2012, 10:20 PM

You may want to add Sir Winston Churchill to your list. After all he was presented with the 100,000 watch that Rolex produced. Eisenhower recieved the 150,000. I've been looking for their refrence numbers without success. But these 2 are also on Jakes Blog, it's just that he only mentions the model name and not the refrence number.

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html

Puffy · 25 January 2012, 02:10 AM

Elvis wore a King Midas

Keeperoftime · 25 January 2012, 04:49 AM

I filled in some of the blanks, I'm sure some will agree and others disagree :)

President Eisenhower- (ref. 6605)
President Bill Clinton (18238)
Chairman Mao Zedong ****Not Sure***, though I have seen pics
President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3

Sports
Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few)
Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236)

Music
Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) * not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number)
Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!)

Movies
James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/)
James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die)
Paul Newman ( ref. 6239)
Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II.

Organizations
Comex (ref 5513/4)
British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517
Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154)

Submarino · 25 January 2012, 05:59 AM

Here's another update.

Dignitaries
President Eisenhower- (ref. 6605)
President Bill Clinton (18238)
Chairman Mao Zedong ****Not Sure***, though I have seen pics
President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3, ref. 1675
Ernesto "Che" Guevara - ref. 1675 or 6542

Sports
Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few)
Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236)
Lindsey Vonn - ???

Music
Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) * not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number)
Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!)
Jay-Z (ref. 18238)

Movies/TV Celebrities
James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/)
James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die)
Paul Newman ( ref. 6239)
Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II.
Clint Eastwood (ref. 16753 Rootbeer)
Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210)
Cameron Diaz (ref. 116528)
Ellen Degeneres (ref. 116505)

Organizations
Comex (ref 5513/4)
British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517
Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154)

Businessmen
Howard Schultz (CEO Starbuck's) - Ref. 6239

Rolexis · 25 January 2012, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

Elvis wore a King Midas

Elvis wore a vetura Hamilton much like the men in black watch

matt4hand · 25 January 2012, 08:58 AM

Check out Jakes Rolex blog .
It is an amazing site
http://www.rolexmagazine.com/photos/people/index.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Hi guys, thought this was an interesting thread to list vintage Rolex models currently/historically used in the media(entertainment, politics, etc.) and by famous personalities past and present.

Here's some

Politics
President Eisenhower (Datejust reference?)
President Bill Clinton (President reference?)
Chairman Mao Zedong (Datejust, reference?)
President Fiedel Castro (A Daydate and Submariner at the same time(references?) on same wrist)

Sports
Edmund Hillary (Explorer ref?)
Jean Claude Killy (skier) (Datejust Ref?)

Music
Elvis Presley (Reference?)
Eric Clapton (Submariner Reference?)

Movies
James Bond (Sean Connery) - 5508 (in which movie/s?)
James Bond - 5513 (Movie: Live And Let Die)
Paul Newman ( Daytona Reference/s?)
Steve McQueen (Ref?)

Organisations
Comex (Submariner and Seadweller)
British Ministry of Defence (Milsubs based on Submariner)
Egyptian Military (Rolex Panerai ref 6154)

Update and post some more!

Keeperoftime · 25 January 2012, 09:18 AM

Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210) ::

I saw this on his newer show "The Layover"

cruvon · 25 January 2012, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the updates guys and for the additional links, adding in some of the updates with reference numbers. Also any famous Rolex wearing women with reference numbers they used? Feel free to update the list!

Dignitaries
Sir Winston Churchill- ( serial 100,000 ref 6605)
President Eisenhower- (serial 150,000 ref. 6605)
President Bill Clinton (18238)
Chairman Mao Zedong ****Not Sure***, though I have seen pics
President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3, ref. 1675
Ernesto "Che" Guevara - ref. 1675 or 6542

Sports
Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few)
Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236)
Lindsey Vonn - ???

Music
Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) * not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number)
Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!)
Jay-Z (ref. 18238)

Culinary arts
Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210)

Movies/TV Celebrities
James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/)
James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die)
Paul Newman ( ref. 6239)
Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II.
Clint Eastwood (ref. 16753 Rootbeer)
Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210)
Cameron Diaz (ref. 116528)
Ellen Degeneres (ref. 116505)

Business
Howard Schultz (CEO Starbuck's) - Ref. 6239[/QUOTE]

Organizations
Comex (ref 5513/4)
British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517
Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154)

Related Links
Elvis Presley http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search...lvis%20Presley
History of the Rolex President http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html
Very comprehensive article on personalities wearing Rolexes http://www.rolexmagazine.com/photos/people/index.html
Interesting pictures of Fiedel Castro wearing two Rolexes at a time http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...h-fanatic.html

24 January 2012, 03:06 PM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,687	Vintage Rolex references used in current/historic Media and by famous personalities! Hi guys, thought this was an interesting thread to list vintage Rolex models currently/historically used in the media(entertainment, politics, etc.) and by famous personalities past and present. Here's some Politics President Eisenhower (Datejust reference?) President Bill Clinton (President reference?) Chairman Mao Zedong (Datejust, reference?) President Fiedel Castro (A Daydate and Submariner at the same time(references?) on same wrist) Sports Edmund Hillary (Explorer ref?) Jean Claude Killy (skier) (Datejust Ref?) Music Elvis Presley (Reference?) Eric Clapton (Submariner Reference?) Movies James Bond (Sean Connery) - 5508 (in which movie/s?) James Bond - 5513 (Movie: Live And Let Die) Paul Newman ( Daytona Reference/s?) Steve McQueen (Ref?) Organisations Comex (Submariner and Seadweller) British Ministry of Defence (Milsubs based on Submariner) Egyptian Military (Rolex Panerai ref 6154) Update and post some more! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

24 January 2012, 10:01 PM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Not sure exactly what your looking for. If you just want the refrence number or not. But I would recomend the refrence number, name, and possibly links to other information for those wanting to read more about these watches. I'll start with Elvis Presley - King Midas - reference 9630 or King Midas There's a good write up about it located on Jakes Blog: http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search...lvis%20Presley I saw the actual watch water damage and all as I am sure many have while visiting the mansion. Most of the others can be found on Jake's Blog as well. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 January 2012, 10:20 PM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	You may want to add Sir Winston Churchill to your list. After all he was presented with the 100,000 watch that Rolex produced. Eisenhower recieved the 150,000. I've been looking for their refrence numbers without success. But these 2 are also on Jakes Blog, it's just that he only mentions the model name and not the refrence number. http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 January 2012, 02:10 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Elvis wore a King Midas __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

25 January 2012, 04:49 AM	#5
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I filled in some of the blanks, I'm sure some will agree and others disagree :) President Eisenhower- (ref. 6605) President Bill Clinton (18238) Chairman Mao Zedong **Not Sure, though I have seen pics President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3 Sports Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few) Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236) Music Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number) Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!) Movies James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/) James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die) Paul Newman ( ref. 6239) Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II. Organizations Comex (ref 5513/4) British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517 Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154) __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

25 January 2012, 05:59 AM	#6
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Here's another update. Dignitaries President Eisenhower- (ref. 6605) President Bill Clinton (18238) Chairman Mao Zedong **Not Sure, though I have seen pics President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3, ref. 1675 Ernesto "Che" Guevara - ref. 1675 or 6542 Sports Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few) Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236) Lindsey Vonn - ??? Music* Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) * not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number) Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!) Jay-Z (ref. 18238) Movies/TV Celebrities James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/) James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die) Paul Newman ( ref. 6239) Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II. Clint Eastwood (ref. 16753 Rootbeer) Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210) Cameron Diaz (ref. 116528) Ellen Degeneres (ref. 116505) Organizations Comex (ref 5513/4) British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517 Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154) Businessmen Howard Schultz (CEO Starbuck's) - Ref. 6239 __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

25 January 2012, 09:18 AM	#9
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210) :: I saw this on his newer show "The Layover" __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

25 January 2012, 09:37 AM	#10
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,687	Thanks for the updates guys and for the additional links, adding in some of the updates with reference numbers. Also any famous Rolex wearing women with reference numbers they used? Feel free to update the list! Dignitaries Sir Winston Churchill- ( serial 100,000 ref 6605) President Eisenhower- (serial 150,000 ref. 6605) President Bill Clinton (18238) Chairman Mao Zedong **Not Sure, though I have seen pics President Fidel Castro- ref. 1803, 5512/3, ref. 1675 Ernesto "Che" Guevara - ref. 1675 or 6542 Sports* Edmund Hillary- (ref. 6098/6298) --"Pre Explorer" (He had a few) Jean Claude Killy -(ref. 6036, 6236) Lindsey Vonn - ??? Music Elvis Presley- (ref. 9630 King Midas limited edition of 1000) * not to be confused with the lighter in weight version plus higher production number) Eric Clapton (ref. 1680 Red) (Although he has had tons of watches!!) Jay-Z (ref. 18238) Culinary arts Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210) Movies/TV Celebrities James Bond (Sean Connery) -Dr. No (ref. 6538/5508/) James Bond - (ref. 5513) (Movie: Live And Let Die) Paul Newman ( ref. 6239) Steve McQueen (ref. 5512) although commonly associated with the Rolex 1655 Freccione Exp II. Clint Eastwood (ref. 16753 Rootbeer) Anthony Bourdain (ref. 15210) Cameron Diaz (ref. 116528) Ellen Degeneres (ref. 116505) Business Howard Schultz (CEO Starbuck's) - Ref. 6239[/QUOTE] Organizations Comex (ref 5513/4) British Ministry of Defense- ref. 5517 Egyptian Military--Rolex Cortebert 618 a.k.a 621-- Panerai ref 6154) Related Links Elvis Presley http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/search...lvis%20Presley History of the Rolex President http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-1.html Very comprehensive article on personalities wearing Rolexes http://www.rolexmagazine.com/photos/people/index.html Interesting pictures of Fiedel Castro wearing two Rolexes at a time http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...h-fanatic.html __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

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