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77T · 16 December 2018, 11:10 AM

While we don’t have Royals here in the US, and this being a global forum, I thought we might keep up with Rolex on the wrists of Royal families across the globe. And yes a rainy weekend lends itself to such a thread

A couple of blogs have been updated focusing on the UK’s Royal Family. So feel free to add anything new you see - or correct any of the bloggers cited.

Let’s start with Crown & Caliber’s updated blog...

It seems only two UK Royals are noted Rolex owners. In chronological order, Prince Andrew wears Rolex, and only Rolex. A platinum Rolex Day-Date has been his preferred watch for around 25 years, making him a one-watch kind of guy. The other is Prince Harry, during his time in the military, he wore a Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 and wears it still.

The Queen and others noted in the blog wear many brands like JLC, AP, Cartier, PP, Omega among others...

https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...-royal-family/

Other Royal Rolexes are mentioned in other blogs - including some overlaps with the British crown...

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...x-watches.html

https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...al-family.html

Finally, for now - Air-Kings appear sometimes. Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York is a Rolex Air-King owner.

So what do you see on other Royal wrists?

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Swiss Mad! · 16 December 2018, 12:04 PM

Prince William wears an Omega Seamaster 300.

Gifted to him by his mother Princess Diana for one of his land mark birthdays - 18th or 21st (I think)

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77T · 16 December 2018, 12:22 PM

Yes it’s a mid-sized quartz Seamaster.

William was only 15 when Diana died so was earlier than that - so may have been an earlier birthday?

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lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 12:31 PM

Prince Harry and Explorer II

lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 12:34 PM

Former King of USA Barack Obama

lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 12:38 PM

Christopher O’Neil, husband of Princess Madeleine of Sweden with a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman

ltmgeller · 16 December 2018, 12:42 PM

Cool post

horseShu · 16 December 2018, 06:27 PM

King Harald V of Norway, wearing his GMT for 56 years. (source: reddit)

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Boba Fett · 16 December 2018, 08:26 PM

Americans seem to love the UK royal family, we have Harry who's going spare, would you like him as your new king? I think he has the explorer as well as the explorer 2.

mailman · 16 December 2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

Prince Harry and Explorer II

The one on the right is a fake.

Art 1 · 16 December 2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fett

Americans seem to love the UK royal family, we have Harry who's going spare, would you like him as your new king? I think he has the explorer as well as the explorer 2.

Not all of us do.

Thuilln · 16 December 2018, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by horseShu

King Harald V of Norway, wearing his GMT for 56 years. (source: reddit)

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Now that’s a dirty bracelet.
I would even go as far as « that’s a dirty watch ». Geez.

PST_Jim · 17 December 2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Thuilln

Now that’s a dirty bracelet.
I would even go as far as « that’s a dirty watch ». Geez.

Clearly he doesn't send his watch to rsc for service. That bezel would have been replaced long ago.

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Rashid.bk · 17 December 2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by horseShu

King Harald V of Norway, wearing his GMT for 56 years. (source: reddit)

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Great history but not for nothing, but has he also not showered or cleaned it in those 56 years. I honestly would not want to touch that watch. Looks gross.

t65tampa · 17 December 2018, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Great history but not for nothing, but has he also not showered or cleaned it in those 56 years. I honestly would not want to touch that watch. Looks gross.

That's funny!

lenfried29 · 17 December 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Great history but not for nothing, but has he also not showered or cleaned it in those 56 years. I honestly would not want to touch that watch. Looks gross.

It's Norway, very cold in there. He takes shower once a year. As for the watch, it's the most original watch in the world.

Rashid.bk · 17 December 2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

It's Norway, very cold in there. He takes shower once a year. As for the watch, it's the most original watch in the world.

16 December 2018, 11:10 AM	#1
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	Royal Rolexes While we don’t have Royals here in the US, and this being a global forum, I thought we might keep up with Rolex on the wrists of Royal families across the globe. And yes a rainy weekend lends itself to such a thread A couple of blogs have been updated focusing on the UK’s Royal Family. So feel free to add anything new you see - or correct any of the bloggers cited. Let’s start with Crown & Caliber’s updated blog... It seems only two UK Royals are noted Rolex owners. In chronological order, Prince Andrew wears Rolex, and only Rolex. A platinum Rolex Day-Date has been his preferred watch for around 25 years, making him a one-watch kind of guy. The other is Prince Harry, during his time in the military, he wore a Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 and wears it still. The Queen and others noted in the blog wear many brands like JLC, AP, Cartier, PP, Omega among others... https://blog.crownandcaliber.com/wat...-royal-family/ Other Royal Rolexes are mentioned in other blogs - including some overlaps with the British crown... https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...x-watches.html https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-bl...al-family.html Finally, for now - Air-Kings appear sometimes. Princess Beatrice, daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York is a Rolex Air-King owner. So what do you see on other Royal wrists? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

16 December 2018, 12:04 PM	#2
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	Prince William wears an Omega Seamaster 300. Gifted to him by his mother Princess Diana for one of his land mark birthdays - 18th or 21st (I think) Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk __________________ instagram: max.parkin Last edited by Swiss Mad!; 16 December 2018 at 12:11 PM.. Reason: If

16 December 2018, 12:22 PM	#3
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	Yes it’s a mid-sized quartz Seamaster. William was only 15 when Diana died so was earlier than that - so may have been an earlier birthday? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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horseShu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Dense Rainforest Watch: Aqua Terra Posts: 514	King Harald V of Norway, wearing his GMT for 56 years. (source: reddit) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	Americans seem to love the UK royal family, we have Harry who's going spare, would you like him as your new king? I think he has the explorer as well as the explorer 2.

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