Replica Rolex Texano and the Week’s Most Eye-Catching Luxury Watches
Roger Federer may be synonymous with modern Rolex icons, but even the tennis legend occasionally reaches into horological history for something truly special. At the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, Federer was photographed looking effortlessly refined, a flash of yellow gold glinting on his wrist. This wasn’t one of the brand’s latest releases – it was the Rolex reference 5100 “Texano,” a model as rare as it is historically significant. 
Unveiled in 1970, the ref. 5100 marked several firsts for the brand: Rolex’s very first quartz watch, its first model with an integrated bracelet, and the precursor to what would later become the Oysterquartz series. Its creation was born out of the looming Quartz Crisis of the 1970s, when Japanese manufacturers disrupted the industry with highly accurate quartz movements. In response, Switzerland’s leading watchmakers formed a consortium called the Centre Electronique Horloger, developing the Beta-21 movement. Rolex replica adopted this caliber for the Texano, producing just 1,000 examples – about 900 in yellow gold and 100 in white gold.
This was not just a technical milestone but a statement piece. The 39mm case was complex and angular, its fluted bezel recalling Rolex’s classic Datejust and Day-Date, yet the proportions and bracelet were distinctly modern for the era. The dial was meticulously detailed, with a bold outer minute track, applied gold indices, a magnified date at 3 o’clock, and the word “QUARTZ” proudly placed above 6 o’clock. Each caseback was individually numbered, further underscoring its exclusivity. Priced as the most expensive Rolex of its time, the “Texano” earned its nickname in part from the “Texas Timex” moniker used for the lavish Day-Date – worn by the wealthy oil elite of the Lone Star State.
Its integrated bracelet had a distinctive character, somewhere between a vintage Omega flat-link and a uniquely Rolex interpretation. The design paved the way for the Oysterquartz of 1977, which replaced the Beta-21 with Rolex’s in-house quartz movement. That model remained in production until the early 2000s, after which the brand would go more than two decades without an integrated bracelet sports watch – until 2025’s Land-Dweller, a spiritual descendant of the 5100. Federer’s choice to wear such a rare, battery-powered Rolex shows an appreciation for the brand’s more experimental chapters, a reminder that innovation at Rolex has not always been mechanical. 
A Turquoise-Toned Daytona for Russell Crowe
Elsewhere in the celebrity-watch-spotting world, Russell Crowe was seen at Wimbledon wearing a vivid turquoise-dial Rolex Cosmograph Daytona on an Oysterflex strap. Released earlier this year at copy Watches Market, it features a 40mm yellow gold case, black Cerachrom bezel, and contrasting black chronograph sub-dials. Gold indices filled with Rolex’s Chromalight lume add night-time legibility, while the automatic caliber 4131 keeps everything running with precision. It’s a breezy, summer-ready take on the iconic racing chronograph – playful without losing its prestige.
Dwayne Johnson’s Diamond-Set Everose Daytona
At the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ceremony, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wore one of the most opulent modern Daytonas: the ref. 126595TBR in Everose gold. Introduced in 2024, this $140,000 model is set with diamonds on the bezel, lugs, and indices, paired with a warm “Sundust” dial. Its matching Everose Oyster bracelet gives it substantial wrist presence, befitting Johnson’s larger-than-life style. His replica Rolex collection also includes the gold GMT-Master II “Root Beer,” proving he gravitates toward the brand’s more luxurious offerings. 
Mirka Federer’s “Barbie” Daytona
Roger Federer’s wife, Mirka, also turned heads with a rare off-catalog Daytona, reference 126538TRO. Crafted in yellow gold with diamond-set lugs and a bezel adorned with pink sapphires, it features a pink mother-of-pearl dial with matching chronograph registers and sapphire indices. Paired with a pink leather strap, it’s unapologetically glamorous – earning it the unofficial nickname “Barbie” among collectors. 
David Beckham’s One-of-a-Kind Tudor Black Bay Chrono
Closing out the week’s lineup is a special Tudor Black Bay Chrono made exclusively for David Beckham. The 41mm steel chronograph is transformed with diamond setting across the bezel, lugs, and bracelet links. Its glossy black lacquer dial features diamond indices but no sub-dial numerals, giving it a minimal yet decadent look. Though its silhouette echoes the Rolex Daytona in certain elements, the Black Bay Chrono retains its own character – sporty, refined, and unmistakably Tudor.
