Famous Fans of the Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona is one of the most coveted models on the planet. The racing-inspired watch was originally made for a niche market; but now enjoys worldwide appeal. Newer models have a years-long waiting list, while many search far and wide for the vintage models.

It’s not difficult to spot on many watch lovers’ wrists, celebrities in particular, but there are a few who can’t seem to get enough of it. From John Mayer to Sofia Vergara, here are some famous fans of the Rolex Daytona.

John Mayer is not just a musician; he’s also a respected watch collector. John has established a reputation in the watch industry for his vast collection and occasional watch reviews.

A fan of vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, he counts the Rolex Daytona as a big focus of his watch collecting. The Daytona, as he describes it, is “a brand within a brand”, and are some of the best watches ever made.

Men’s watches have become increasingly popular among women; and the Daytona is an obvious favorite. The 40mm case, and a bracelet that fits a 7.5” wrist, definitely makes a statement, but still fits just right on a woman’s wrist.

Sofia likes to accessorize with gold jewelry, and Daytonas in 18k yellow gold and Everose gold are on constant rotation on her wrist.

Ellen is one of the few women in Hollywood with a serious interest in watches. Her vast watch collection runs the gamut from holy grail Rolex watches to uber luxurious Patek Philippe timepieces.

The Daytona comprises a big part of her collection. We’ve spotted at least seven styles on her, from vintage to modern.

Kevin Hart is a self-confessed “Daytona-head”. Today, he has an extensive collection of sport watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet. The Daytona was one of the first watches he ever bought himself.