Freccione, DRSD & Paul Newman
Rolex watches are known for their good looks, supreme precision and luxurious appeal. But, within the Rolex collector community they're also know for their quirky nicknames, especially vintage models . In fact, these alternate labels are so universally accepted that, in addition to being used among collectors, they are also commonly used by auction houses, media outlets, and well-respected Rolex reference book authors to talk about certain Rolex watches.
Some Rolex watches gained their nicknames because of famous people associated with them, such as the “Paul Newman”, “James Bond” or the “Jean-Claude Killy”, while others got them due to their distinct color, particular shape or design detail. Whether you're a seasoned collector, or a newbie just joining the community, here are five nicknames for vintage Rolex watches that you will certainly come across.
Double Red Sea-Dweller
Double Read Sea-Dweller
Great White
Great White Sea-Dweller
Freccione
Explorer II Freccione
Pepsi
GMT-Master Pepsi
Paul Newman
Cosmograph Daytona Paul Newman