What to know | Son Suk-ku, Jay Park and Rolex: understanding Day-Date, Datejust, GMT and Submariner
The key details: Public watch photos of Korean stars provide an entrance to the four series.
Photo identification, antique models and official specifications need to be separated, and the value cannot be estimated or preserved from the wearing picture.
The public watch styles of Son Suk-ku, Jay Park, THE BOYZ members Eric and Cho Seung-woo have made different Rolex series the focus of discussion.
Day-Date, Datejust, GMT-Master II and Submariner each have their own histories and functional directions. Celebrity photos can provide a viewing entrance, but you cannot confirm all years, dial materials and models just by looking at the pictures, let alone infer investment returns.
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Rolex Day-Date gold model product picture. Image: 롤렉스THE BOYZ Eric’s public watch style. Image: X @THEBOYZ_officl
Day-Date and Datejust, starting from the display and material
The Day-Date is identified by the day and date display, as well as the precious metal version; the Datejust has a wider range of materials and size combinations.
Both may appear in formal or everyday clothing, but just seeing a metal strap and date window does not mean that different series can be regarded as the same watch.
The dial and strap in Son Suk-ku’s public photos have caused discussion about antique models, while Jay Park’s two-color Datejust shows different metal contrasts.
These images are suitable for observing the relationship between clothing and watches. If you need to confirm specific specifications, you still need to have reliable model and age information.
It is not appropriate to directly regard community speculation as an identification conclusion.
The antique Rolex has been publicly selected and compared, and the actual model worn by the character is still speculation. Image: the key stone
GMT-Master II, two colors also have time reading function
The black and blue GMT-Master II worn by Eric makes the two-color bezel and metal chain the focus of the style.
Watching the GMT series can’t just stop at the color, but also involves the 24-hour display and the reading methods of different time zones; the operation of the bezel and hands should be confirmed according to the actual model instructions.
Anecdotal nicknames help communicate appearance but do not replace official reference numbers. Similar colors may be paired with different chain straps, years and versions.
The content of the product cannot be inferred from just one nickname, nor should unverified rumors of discontinuation of production or price increases be used as a reason for purchase.
Submariner’s diving background and daily wear are two different issues.
Cho Seung-woo’s Submariner look in the public program provides another viewing method with a tool watch background.
The rotating bezel, clear display and metal strap make it visually different from the previous models; whether it is a specific antique version should not be judged just from the shape of the glass or a screenshot.
Park Jaebum and his watch in the public show. Image: 유튜브 '차린건 쥐뿔도 없지만'Cho Seung-woo’s watch style in public programs. Image: 유튜브 '요정재형'
Especially the actual waterproof status of old watches needs to be checked together with maintenance, parts and testing. It cannot be directly replaced by the new model’s mark on the official website today.
Daily wear and actual water activities should also be arranged according to the condition of the watch itself and the brand's guidelines.
When looking at celebrity watches, first separate specifications and image
Putting the same watch together with T-shirts, suits or knitwear will give different emphasis.
You can first observe the relationship between the watch diameter and cuffs, metallic color and other accessories, and then decide whether you like a certain series, a certain material, or the overall shape in the photo.
Rolex Submariner product picture. Image: 롤렉스
Wearing by public figures does not mean that they have the same business cooperation background every time, nor does it mean that readers need to use the same price to establish their style.
If you want to get to know Rolex, start from the series uses, official models and actual trial wear.
Rather than treating the star list as a collection ranking, you will be able to better understand why the four watches have different positions.
