What Watch Does Barack Obama Wear? Jorg Gray, Rolex Cellini and More
Barack Obama wore a custom Jorg Gray 6500 chronograph in office and has since been seen in a white gold Rolex Cellini.
Rolex is the world’s most recognised luxury watch brand, known for the Submariner, Daytona, Day-Date “President,” GMT-Master, and Datejust. From presidents and athletes to film characters, Rolex appears on more famous wrists than any other maker.Our Rolex articles identify the exact references worn by celebrities and on screen, explain what makes each model distinctive, and suggest alternatives at every price point — from affordable homages to entry-level pre-owned pieces.
Barack Obama wore a custom Jorg Gray 6500 chronograph in office and has since been seen in a white gold Rolex Cellini.
Donald Trump is most often seen in a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 36, reported to be ref. 118238.
Ronald Reagan was most often photographed wearing a steel Rolex Datejust 36 on a Jubilee bracelet.
Warren Buffett’s everyday watch is a yellow gold Rolex Day-Date 36 President, most likely a sapphire-crystal 18038 or 18238.
John F. Kennedy’s signature watch was a gold Omega Ultra Thin ref. OT3980, now in Omega’s museum.
Conor McGregor wears a high-end mix of Jacob & Co., Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet watches.
Ernest Hemingway is believed to have worn Rolex Oyster Perpetuals, owned a Hamilton from Ava Gardner and a Leroy pocket watch.
Stephen Curry is a documented Rolex wearer, best linked to the Deepsea and an Everose Day-Date President.
Elvis Presley’s signature watch was the triangular Hamilton Ventura, joined by Omega, Rolex and Accutron pieces.
Jerry Seinfeld is best known for Breitling chronographs and for owning Vic Elford’s historic Rolex Daytona ref. 6239.