Unofficial Rolex watches become a costly badge of access for Trump aides
A custom “White House Rolex” has reportedly become a status symbol among members of Donald Trump’s inner circle, replacing more traditional presidential pins as a visible sign of access and influence. The watches feature presidential imagery and references to Trump’s two presidencies, but they are not official Rolex products and were reportedly commissioned privately.
The watches are said to include gold Day-Date Presidential and GMT “Pepsi” models, with blue dials, presidential seals, engraved cases and bespoke modifications. A gold Day-Date costs about $50,000 before customisation, and reported owners include Susie Wiles, Steve Witkoff and Will Scharf; unlike ordinary gifts, recipients reportedly paid for them themselves. The article also discusses Trump’s other gifts to aides, including $155,000 in disclosed cash holiday gifts and Florsheim shoes for figures such as JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
- Custom Rolexes reportedly signal access to Trump’s inner circle.
- The watches can cost around $50,000 before modifications.
- Recipients reportedly bought them rather than receiving them as gifts.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “The shiny new status symbol of Trump’s inner circle… but it comes with a surprising catch”.