Ellen DeGeneres – Hollywood's Watch Queen

Show host and presenter, producer, comedian, author, entrepreneur and LGBTQIA+ activist: Ellen DeGeneres shines in versatile roles and is a celebrity who is known far beyond the borders of her American homeland. One of the popular multi-talent's greatest passions is collecting tasteful and expensive luxury watches. No wonder, then, that she is also known as Hollywood's watch queen.

Rolex Collection: Ellen's penchant for real rarities

The brand that DeGeneres is particularly fond of is none other than Rolex - a luxury veteran among timepiece manufacturers. Ellen owns a whole range of rarities from this manufacturer, including various versions of the GMT-Master, such as the extremely rare "Blueberry" with the reference 1675. There are also a few Rolex Submariner chronographs and several models from the Datejust and Day-Date series. The likeable entrepreneur's Rolex collection is complemented by comparatively less well-known but by no means less exquisite pieces: DeGeneres can call an Explorer II with the reference 1655 her own - a striking vintage watch from the late 70s, which was actually developed for use in polar research and has a day/night indicator hand.

Rolex Daytona: Ellen's favorite watch in different versions

When asked about her favorite watch, DeGeneres doesn't have to think long: her heart beats for the Rolex Daytona . This watch, whose name goes back to a famous race track, was once worn by Paul Newman and still enjoys an almost untouched high status in the watch scene today. Ellen's Exotic Dial "Paul Newman" Daytona with three sub-dials and numbers in Art Deco style has the reference 6241 and is undoubtedly a sought-after collector's item. Anyone who thinks owning a Rolex Daytona is already a real bargain will be in awe when they see DeGeneres' collection. The talk show host counts a "Big Red" (reference 6263), whose nickname goes back to the bright red Daytona lettering, and a 6264 "John Player Special" among her rare treasures. And of course, there are not “only” vintage models, but also some more modern versions of the Daytona in Ellen’s possession, for example the platinum edition with a classic brown bezel and light blue dial.

DeGeneres's preference for Patek Philippe

In addition to Rolex, another exquisite watch brand is one of Ellen DeGeneres' favorites: Patek Philippe . The Patek "Aquanaut Travel Time" (reference 5164A) is particularly practical on the many trips that the clever businesswoman takes for work. Depending on the setting, this watch shows the local time in two different time zones and thus has a very special, not necessarily common function. Nevertheless, it is probably DeGeneres' Patek "Nautilus" that makes watch fans green with envy. After all, the Nautilus from the 70s is a legendary vintage luxury sports watch that most people can only dream of.

Ellen DeGeneres: Watch connoisseur with exquisite taste

From various Rolex Daytona watches to high-quality Datejust models and the Rolex Explorer II to the Nautilus by Patek Philippe, Ellen DeGeneres' impressive watch collection proves one thing above all: excellent taste. There is no doubt that the successful American knows the watch scene very well, has a penchant for outrageously expensive collector's items and appreciates real rarities among the well-known chronographs. She has therefore honestly earned the title of "Watch Queen" of Hollywood.