Mark Zuckerberg, once known for his grey T-shirts and hoodies, has quietly evolved into a serious watch collector. His latest piece, a rare Rolex 6062 “Stelline” worth about $2 million, reflects a shift toward understated, historically significant luxury. Produced briefly in the early 1950s, this triple calendar moonphase model is coveted for its rarity and subtle sophistication.
For years, Mark Zuckerberg was known for grey T-shirts, hoodies and an almost deliberate indifference to fashion. But over the past year, the Meta CEO has quietly developed a taste for some of the world's rarest watches, and his latest acquisition may be his most fascinating yet.
During a recent appearance on the No Priors podcast, Zuckerberg was spotted wearing a Rolex Reference 6062 "Stelline," a vintage masterpiece from the early 1950s estimated to be worth around $2 million. While the conversation centred on artificial intelligence and medical research, watch collectors had their eyes firmly fixed on his wrist.
The Rolex 6062 Stelline occupies a special place in the brand's history. Produced for only a few years in the early 1950s, it is one of just two Rolex references ever created with both a triple calendar and a moonphase complication, a feature that tracks the lunar cycle through an intricately designed display. The model takes its nickname, "Stelline," from the distinctive star-shaped hour markers found on certain versions of the dial.
Its rarity is what truly sets it apart. Original examples with untouched dials, movements and cases are exceptionally scarce, making the Reference 6062 one of the most coveted vintage Rolex watches among collectors. Exceptional examples have crossed the $2 million mark at international auctions.
The watch is also another sign of Zuckerberg's evolving taste in horology. In recent months, he has been spotted wearing increasingly rare pieces from brands such as Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, De Bethune and Rolex, signalling a shift from practical everyday watches to highly collectible timepieces.
What makes the Rolex 6062 particularly fitting is that it reflects the same philosophy increasingly shaping luxury collecting today: understated, historically significant and exceptionally difficult to acquire. It isn't the loudest watch Rolex has ever made, but it may be one of its most important.
For collectors, that's precisely the appeal. In a market where rarity often outweighs extravagance, Zuckerberg's latest Rolex is less about making a statement and more about appreciating one of horology's greatest achievements.