Watches Spotted During the 2026 MLB Season

The 126525LN is the Everose gold version of the Le Mans Daytona, introduced in early 2025 to replace the short-lived yellow gold model and sold off-catalogue. It runs on the caliber 4132, which swaps the usual 12-hour chronograph totalizer for a 24-hour one in honor of the endurance race, and its black ceramic bezel carries the red "100" that marks the race's centenary. The black dial with contrasting subdials borrows its look from vintage Paul Newman Daytonas. Buxton paired it with a cream suit on the All-Star red carpet in Philadelphia, walking hand in hand with his son, and it was the single most valuable watch we spotted all season.

Rolex introduced this turquoise lacquer dial at Watches and Wonders 2025, and it quickly became the most sought-after version of the yellow gold 126518LN. The bright dial is framed by black subdials, a black Cerachrom bezel, and an 18k yellow gold case, mounted on the Oysterflex bracelet and powered by the caliber 4131. Retail sits around $37,400, while the secondary market prices it at nearly three times that. Yamamoto, the 2025 World Series MVP, wore it with a Supreme crewneck and Nike Air Max 95 "Neons," letting the dial do all the talking. Our Rolex Daytona 126518LN review covers every dial variant.

The 126500LN is the current-generation steel Daytona, refreshed in 2023 with the caliber 4131, a slimmer bezel edge, and the white "panda" dial with black subdial rings. It remains one of the hardest steel Rolex models to get at retail, which is why clean examples trade well above list. Witt wore his during a sit-down interview, a fitting choice for a Royals shortstop whose whole game is built on speed. He also shows up later in this roundup with a second Rolex. Our Rolex Daytona 126500LN review has the full breakdown.

The 5711/1R-001 is the solid rose gold take on Gérald Genta's 1976 Nautilus design, with the signature horizontally embossed gradient dial, a date at 3, and a fully integrated gold bracelet. Gold Nautilus references carry a serious premium over steel, and the 5711 line is what made the Nautilus one of the most chased sport watches of the past decade. Murakami, who broke Sadaharu Oh's single-season home run record for a Japanese-born player before signing with the White Sox, posed in the clubhouse with a framed tribute to his 250th career home run across NPB and MLB. A rose gold Nautilus is a fitting way to mark a milestone like that.

The 5164R-001 is the rose gold Aquanaut Travel Time, Patek's dual time zone sport watch with local and home day/night indicators and a pointer date at 6. Its chocolate brown embossed dial matches the brown composite strap, a combination that reads casual in steel but unmistakably luxe in gold. Judge, the Yankees captain and holder of the American League single-season home run record with 62 in 2022, wore it for an editorial portrait with the watch front and center. For a player who spends half the year on the road, a second time zone is about as practical as a $150,000 watch gets.

The 5980R-001 puts Patek's in-house flyback chronograph inside the Nautilus case, using a single combined 60-minute and 12-hour counter at 6 o'clock to keep the dial clean. This rose gold version comes on a brown alligator strap instead of the integrated bracelet, which gives it a dressier profile than most Nautilus references. Rodriguez, who finished his career with 696 home runs and now works as a FOX MLB analyst, wore it with a dark suit and silver tie, the chronograph peeking out from under his cuff. It is a collector's choice rather than a loud one, which suits his second career as a businessman.

The 26320OR is the 41mm Royal Oak Chronograph in 18k pink gold, with a black Grande Tapisserie dial, pink gold applied indices, and the integrated bracelet that made the Royal Oak famous. It anchored AP's gold chronograph lineup for about a decade before the 26240 generation replaced it, which has made it a strong value for buyers who want a full gold Royal Oak. Jeter, a Hall of Famer, five-time World Series champion, and FOX analyst, wore it courtside at Madison Square Garden next to Eli Manning. It is exactly the kind of watch you expect from one of the most polished captains of his era.

The 26420CE pairs a 43mm black ceramic Royal Oak Offshore case with yellow gold accents and a black Méga Tapisserie dial lit up by gold hands, markers, and tachymeter scale. Inside is AP's in-house caliber 4401 flyback chronograph, and it rides on a black alligator strap with contrasting stitching. Caminero, the Rays slugger who hit 45 home runs in 2025 and started at third base in this year's All-Star Game, wore it with layered gold chains and a lightweight jacket. It is a perfect example of how younger players treat the watch as part of the outfit, not an afterthought.

The 228238 is the 40mm Day-Date in 18k yellow gold, and this green Roman numeral dial debuted in 2016 to celebrate the model's 60th anniversary. With its fluted bezel, President bracelet, and caliber 3255, it is about as recognizable as a gold Rolex gets. Sánchez, the Phillies' ace left-hander, wore it on the All-Star red carpet in front of a hometown Philadelphia crowd. Few watches say "I have arrived" louder than a gold President with a green dial. Our Rolex Day-Date guide covers every dial and metal.

Rolex introduced the yellow gold Yacht-Master 42 in 2023, pairing an 18k gold case with a matte black Cerachrom bezel, polished raised numerals, and the Oysterflex bracelet. It is the sportiest way to wear solid gold in the Rolex catalog, built around the caliber 3235. Contreras, the Brewers' All-Star catcher, held it up for photographers on the All-Star red carpet in a cream pinstripe suit. Our Rolex Yacht-Master 226658 review goes hands-on with the reference.

Big Papi's Sky-Dweller has been fully iced by an aftermarket jeweler, with pavé diamonds covering the case, bezel, and Oyster bracelet around a black dial. Underneath is one of Rolex's most complicated modern watches, combining an annual calendar with an off-center rotating disc that tracks a second time zone. Because the diamonds were not set by Rolex, the watch trades well below a factory gem-set piece, which explains the ~$35,000 estimate despite all that sparkle. Ortiz, a Hall of Famer and three-time World Series champion, wore it on the FOX studio set during the postseason, still commanding the camera. Our Rolex Sky-Dweller guide explains the Saros annual calendar.

The 126710BLRO is the steel GMT-Master II "Pepsi," with its red and blue Cerachrom bezel, black dial, and caliber 3285 with an independently adjustable hour hand for travel. Two-color ceramic bezels are notoriously difficult to produce, part of why the Pepsi has carried a premium ever since Rolex brought it back in steel in 2018. Witt wore it walking into the ballpark in a red, white, and blue US Soccer jersey, matching his bezel to his fit during a World Cup summer. Our Rolex Pepsi GMT-Master II 126710BLRO guide covers every version.

The 126331 is the Datejust 41 in Everose Rolesor, combining Oystersteel with 18k Everose gold on the fluted bezel, crown, and center bracelet links. This one wears the chocolate dial with diamond hour markers, one of the warmest color pairings in the Rolex catalog. Contreras wore it on a Manhattan rooftop with a white tee and a backwards cap, which is exactly how this watch was meant to be worn. Our Rolex Datejust guide walks through every size and metal.

The 126613LN is the Submariner Date in Yellow Rolesor, updated in 2020 with the 41mm case and caliber 3235, and finished here with a black dial and black Cerachrom bezel. Two-tone Subs have shed their old reputation and won over a new generation of collectors who want a little gold without going all in. Contreras wore his while carrying cases of water at a community event in a Venezuela-flag cap, a reminder that the best watches get worn, not babied. Our Rolex Submariner 126613 review has the details.

The 124060 is the no-date Submariner, the purest version of Rolex's dive watch, updated in 2020 with a 41mm case and the caliber 3230. No cyclops and no date window, just a black dial, a black Cerachrom bezel, and a steel Oyster bracelet. Joe Davis, the voice of FOX's MLB coverage and the Dodgers' longtime TV play-by-play man, wore it while throwing out a first pitch at Dodger Stadium. It is the watch a lot of collectors say they would keep if they could only own one. Our Rolex Submariner 124060 review explains why.

The 126300 is the Datejust 41 in full Oystersteel with a smooth domed bezel, and the black dial is the most understated way into the collection. It runs on the caliber 3235 with a 70-hour power reserve, and it works as easily with a suit as it does with a jersey. Burns, the Reds' hard-throwing right-hander taken second overall in the 2024 draft, wore it on the All-Star carpet in Philadelphia with a gray windowpane suit and brown tie. Our Rolex Datejust 41 126300 review covers dials, sizing, and value.

Rolex brought the Explorer back to 40mm in 2023 with the 224270, keeping the classic black 3-6-9 dial and smooth steel bezel while moving to the caliber 3230. It is one of the most versatile watches Rolex makes, as comfortable on a mountain as it is in a photo shoot. Vargas, the White Sox infielder and 2026 All-Star, wore it with an all-black Supreme baseball jersey, bat on his shoulder. It is a quiet, confident pick for a player still building his name. Our Rolex Explorer guide traces the model from 1953 to today.

The 310.30.42.50.01.002 is the current Moonwatch Professional with a sapphire crystal and a sapphire display caseback that shows off the caliber 3861, Omega's METAS-certified Master Chronometer version of its legendary manual-wind chronograph. Everything else is classic Speedmaster: a 42mm steel case, black step dial, black tachymeter bezel, and steel bracelet. Baldwin, the Braves catcher who won 2025 NL Rookie of the Year and started this year's All-Star Game, wore it on the field during Home Run Derby night in Philadelphia. At around $6,500, it is one of the best values on this entire list.

The A17328101C1X1 is the Avenger Automatic 42 in stainless steel with a blue dial, pairing Breitling's unidirectional rider-tab bezel and oversized luminous markers with a date at 3 and a blue strap. It is a COSC-certified chronometer running on the Breitling caliber 17 and built for 300 meters of water resistance. Skenes, the Pirates ace and reigning NL Cy Young winner, wore it on a rooftop with Livvy Dunne, proof that a Cy Young winner does not need gold to stand out. At $4,900 retail, it is the most attainable watch we spotted all season.