Sylvester Stallone Spots Rare Rolex and Reflects on Fitness Toll
Sylvester Stallone surprised fans on Jimmy Fallon's show wearing a rare $379,000 Rolex. Meanwhile, the action star opened up about the heavy physical toll and body image struggles behind his iconic film roles.
Sylvester Stallone, the legendary star of the "Rocky" and "Creed" franchises, continues to maintain an active lifestyle at nearly 80 years old. Known primarily for his intense fitness, tough physique, and relentless cinematic work well into his later years rather than a life of luxury, the actor recently turned heads for a very different reason.
Appearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", Stallone was spotted wearing one of Rolex's exclusive Off-Catalog models: the GMT-Master II, reference 126755EMSA. Crafted from 18-karat Everose gold, the 40mm timepiece features a striking natural chrysocolla stone dial with unique blue-green veins, a bezel encrusted with baguette-cut blue sapphires and green emeralds, and diamond accents. The retail price for the rare luxury item is estimated at $379,000.
Yet, behind the glimmer of high-end watches, Stallone recently opened up in a candid interview with The New York Times about the heavy physical and mental toll his iconic movie transformations demanded. He revealed that he sought a lean, agile, jaguar-like athleticism rather than Arnold Schwarzenegger's massive bulk, which drove him into an obsessive fitness regimen. During the filming of "Rocky 3", his body fat plummeted to an extreme 2.6 percent, leading to struggles with bulimia and an exhaustive, destructive relationship with his own body.
