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Ellen DeGeneres is one of the highest-paid daytime talk-show hosts in the world. She makes more than $80 million a year from hosting the show and endorsing brands. Her motto to be kind to everyone and engaging celebrities in fun conversations have helped her amass a large fanbase. Along with buying, selling, and renovating real estate properties, the millionaire also likes to collect luxury watches that cost more than a few hundred thousand dollars. She is particularly inclined towards wearing a Rolex timepiece but does not hesitate to mix it up with a vintage eye-catching Patek Philippe watch.
From a favorite celebrity timepiece by Rolex to buying vintage watches that got released as special editions, Ellen DeGeneres has expanded her collection over the years, buying watches not many can afford, let’s take a look at the best from her Rolex and Patek Philippe collection.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 40
A contemporary watch in the everose shade, Ellen owns a watch with a rose gold case and a matte black finish. According to Luxe Watches, the timepiece got released in 2015 with a sandblasted bezel and large hour markers, and a black dial that is iconic to the Rolex name. The Oysterflex bracelet ensures that it allows more movements and increased comfort, costing upwards of $16,000.
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40
A combination of modern and classic, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 got released in an 18-carat yellow gold case in 1945. Over time, as the watch's popularity grew, the watchmaker introduced the timepiece in white gold and platinum. The host owns a $57,000 watch with an elegant platinum smooth bezel and a dial with a patterned glacier that represents the winter. She was spotted wearing the watch during the cold season while taping the show.
Rolex Daytona JPS
In 2019, DeGeneres made an extortionate purchase buying a coveted Rolex Daytona from the 1960s. As mentioned by the New York Times, the timepiece is from the Paul Newman John Player Special Collection and costs $750,000. The model was in production for three years, from 1966 to 1969 and the 14-carat gold watch became a sought-after timepiece for collectors around the world. The term John Player Special stands for the cigarette brand JPS.
Patek Philippe Grand Complications
Ellen owns more than one watch from the Patek Philippe Grand Complications collection. Two of her most identical watches feature a rose gold bracelet, 18-carat rose gold case, and a calendar display indicating day and night. Additionally, the black dials allow ample space to showcase the day, month, and date at any given time. The cost of a Perpetual Calendar watch by Patek Philippe starts at $935,000.
Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time
Another Patek Philippe in the collection is an affordable yet luxurious travel watch called the Aquanaut Time Travel. The timepiece got launched in 1997, and the round octagon dial was inspired by the design of the Nautilus, as noted by Patek Philippe. Her watch has a black dial with Arabic numerals to indicate time. With a self-winding machine movement, the watch displays a dual time zone mechanism and is water-resistant up to 120 meters. The affordable watch is also UV resistant.
Rolex Explorer II “Steve McQueen”
The Rolex Explorer II was nicknamed Steve McQueen after the actor’s famous advertising campaign in the 1970s. While he preferred to wear a Submariner, his name grew the demand for the Explorer II. The timepiece equipping with an Oyster bracelet with three links and a 40 mm stainless steel case. Costing upwards of $34,500 it was only manufactured by the watchmaker from 1971 to 1984, making it a rare find.
Rolex Submariner “Smurf”
One of the unique watches in her collection is the Rolex Submariner, known as the Smurf edition. The timepiece was introduced in 1953, specifically for divers, as it was water-resistant 100 meters deep underwater. The Smurf edition, owned by DeGeneres, costs $24,590 and is made from 18-carat white gold, featuring a blue dial ceramic bezel, as reported by the Swiss Watch Expo.
Rolex GMT-Master Blueberry
A fan of the blue, Ellen DeGeneres owns a second blue-themed watch in her collection. The vintage GMT-Master is easily recognizable due to its blue bezel. It has become one of the most desirable watches created by the watchmaker. The timepiece has a 48-hour time reserve, and Rolex only ran production between 1965 and 1981. The rare watch has a starting price of $26,090.
From Rolex to wearing timepieces with increased value over the years, Ellen DeGeneres has collated a stunning watch collection. She can be seen sporting these timepieces while hosting the final season of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Sources: Luxe Watches, New York Times, Patek Philippe, Swiss Watch Expo