Mark Zuckerberg's $2m Rolex tracks the Moon and is one of only two with this feature
Why is Mark Zuckerberg's $2 million vintage Rolex so special? How does the moonphase feature work? What else can the watch do? Why is it
Why is Mark Zuckerberg's $2 million vintage Rolex so special? How does the moonphase feature work? What else can the watch do? Why is it worth around $2 million? Mark Zuckerberg’s discussion while wearing the watch Zuckerberg's growing collection of rare watches Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently caught the attention of watch enthusiasts after appearing with a rare vintage Rolex estimated to be worth around $2 million. While the conversation focused on how artificial intelligence could accelerate scientific and medical research, many viewers noticed the timepiece on his wrist instead. The watch, a Rolex Reference 6062 "Stelline" from the early 1950s, is far more than a luxury accessory. It combines a moonphase display, a triple calendar and an automatic movement in a design regarded as one of Rolex's greatest achievements. Produced in limited numbers for only a short period, the model has become one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex watches among collectors worldwide.The Rolex Reference 6062, commonly known as the "Stelline" because of its distinctive star-shaped hour markers, was introduced around 1950 during what many collectors consider Rolex's golden era. Unlike most Rolex watches of its time, which focused on durability and everyday wear, the 6062 showcased the brand's ability to create highly complicated mechanical timepieces.
It was produced in yellow gold, pink gold and stainless steel variants, with precious metal models being especially rare and valuable today.One of the biggest reasons for its legendary status is that the Reference 6062 is one of only two Rolex references ever made to combine an automatic self-winding movement, a triple calendar and a moonphase complication in a single wristwatch.The other model, the Reference 8171, featured a larger case and a different design. This combination has made the 6062 one of the most celebrated achievements in Rolex's history.The moonphase display is one of the watch's most fascinating complications. A rotating disc beneath the dial illustrates the changing phases of the Moon, including the New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon and Last Quarter. The mechanism completes a cycle roughly every 29.5 days, closely matching the Moon's natural lunar cycle.Before the digital age, moonphase displays had practical uses in navigation, astronomy and even agriculture, where lunar cycles were used to plan certain activities. Today, they are admired primarily for their mechanical complexity and the craftsmanship required to incorporate them into a wristwatch.Beyond displaying the time, the Rolex 6062 also features a triple calendar, showing the day of the week, the date and the month.
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