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Who’s in and out of the Rolex club? It’s the gift all the rich athletes, moguls and heirs are giving their girlfriends – and it has a special meaning among the ‘in’ crowd…

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Among Australia's young and attractive A-list, a Rolex is the newer, much cooler version of the cheesy

His eyes light up. A young socialite in the midst of new love watches with anticipation as her rich boyfriend pulls out a jewelry box during dinner.

He carefully opens it to reveal shiny gold and diamonds inside, and his girlfriend screams with joy as she holds out her hand to him.

But what he slips on her finger is not a diamond ring. Instead, she places a flashy Rolex watch around her delicate wrist.

Are you disappointed? Maybe at the beginning. But this soon fades when he realizes the meaning of the gift.

Because among Australia’s young, attractive A-list, a Rolex is the new, much cooler version of the cheesy American “promise ring.”

It means you’ve made it – you’re committed to committing, so to speak – and it’s only a matter of time before you hear those four special words….

Lara appears wearing a gold Rolex in 2014, the year the couple married.

Among Australia’s young, attractive A-list, a Rolex is the newer, much cooler version of the cheesy American “promise ring” and is a reliable indicator of future commitment. (Pictured left: Lara and Sam Worthington in 2018; and right, Lara wearing a Rolex in 2014, the year the couple married)

According to our society’s spies, the Rolex Club is the talk of the town right now. Every new girlfriend of a wealthy athlete, financier or actor dreams of the day she receives her gold watch, which means the countdown to an engagement has begun.

Swiss luxury watches have long been considered a symbol of wealth and status since the company’s founding in 1905.

Currently, the cheapest Rolex costs $9,200 and the most expensive $257,900.

But whether it’s simple platinum or encrusted diamonds, wealthy Australian men have been wearing the Rolex as a symbol of more than just their wealth.

Anyone familiar with show business knows that things aren’t serious until the Rolex is on your wrist. Take, for example, Lara Worthington (née Bingle), the model wife of Avatar star Sam Worthington.

She had previously been engaged to Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, but their engagement ended bitterly in 2010, with no Rolex watch in sight.

According to Sydney legend, a diamond ring may have also ended up in the pipes.

But there were no such dramas when Lara fell for Sam, perhaps because he put a gold Rolex on her before popping the question.

Candice Warner (née Falzon) presents an unusual case in which the diamond is presented before the clock. She first received a TAG Heuer watch at the beginning of her relationship with cricketer David Warner...

...before upgrading to a $21,000 gold and silver Rolex Lady-Datejust in 2016

Candice Warner (née Falzon) presents an unusual case in which the diamond is presented before the clock. She first received a TAG Heuer watch (left) early in her relationship with cricketer David Warner, before upgrading to a $21,000 Rolex in 2016 (right).

Snezana Wood (née Markoski) also had to go to great lengths to get a Rolex watch from her husband Sam Wood, the Bachelor star turned fitness show millionaire.

Snezana Wood (née Markoski) also had to go to great lengths to get a Rolex watch from her husband Sam Wood, the Bachelor star turned fitness show millionaire.

Snezana was seen wearing a platinum TAG Heuer in the first year of her relationship with Sam after meeting on The Bachelor, but had gotten her major gold Rolex in November 2019.

Snezana was seen wearing a platinum TAG Heuer in the first year of her relationship with Sam after meeting on The Bachelor, but had gotten her major gold Rolex in November 2019.

Lara confirmed her relationship with Sam in October 2013. The following year, she was seen wearing a gold Rolex watch on her left wrist, and shortly after She moved from Sydney to New York to be with Sam.

The couple married in December 2014 and have since welcomed three children, Rocket, 10, Racer, nine, and River, four.

Candice Warner (née Falzon) presents an unusual case of the diamond coming before the watch, as she didn’t flaunt her watch until her first wedding anniversary to David Warner.

The couple had a whirlwind romance in 2013, when they met, got engaged and got pregnant within the span of six months.

The WAG cricketer, 39, was seen wearing a TAG Heuer watch early in their relationship, with his first appearance being in 2013, just a few months after they started dating.

She welcomed her first daughter, Ivy Mae, in September 2014 and upgraded with a black designer watch. The following year, in April 2015, the Warners married and welcomed their second daughter, Indi Rae, in January 2016.

A few months later, in April 2016, Candice shared an image of the couple on Instagram around the time of their first wedding anniversary. In the snap, she sported a $21,000 gold and silver Rolex Lady-Datejust on her left wrist.

Snezana Wood (née Markoski) also had to go to great lengths to get a Rolex watch from her husband Sam Wood, the Bachelor star turned fitness show millionaire.

Nadia Bartel never showed off a Rolex during her ill-fated marriage to Jimmy Bartel; However, she sports one after declaring that her new boyfriend Peter Dugmore (pictured together) was

Nadia Bartel never showed off a Rolex during her ill-fated marriage to Jimmy Bartel; However, she is sporting one after declaring that her new boyfriend Peter Dugmore (pictured together) was “the one.”

Like Candice, she was seen wearing platinum TAG Heuer in the first year of their romance after they met on a reality show in 2015.

Snezana and her daughter Eve, now 19, moved to Melbourne from Perth to start a life with Sam.

He popped the question six months later, but their marriage was put on hold when the former reality TV star discovered she was pregnant.

They welcomed Australia’s first Bachie baby, Willow Wendy Wood, in October 2017.

Still, it took two more years before Snezana could show off his own gold Rolex, which he debuted on Instagram in November 2019.

As for some of the newer pairs on the scene, there is no shortage of Rolex watches.

It is now unknown whether Nadia's Rolex was a gift from Peter or whether she bought it herself (she can certainly afford it). However, his watch has sparked rumors of an imminent engagement.

It is now unknown whether Nadia’s Rolex was a gift from Peter or whether she bought it herself (she can certainly afford it). However, his watch has sparked rumors of an imminent engagement.

Nadia Bartel may not have been able to sport a Rolex while she was married to former AFL player Jimmy Bartel, but it looks like she now has her chance.

The 39-year-old Henne co-founder, who shares two children aged 10 and seven with her ex, split from Jimmy in 2019 and began dating model Peter Dugmore in early 2022..

They kept their relationship private for more than a year before the socialite told Daily Mail Australia in March that she had found “the one” in Peter.

Just a few months later in December, Nadia debuted a gold Rolex at a fashion launch and is now rarely seen without it when attending star-studded events.

While it’s unclear whether the watch is a gift from Peter or one Nadia bought herself (she can certainly afford it), the Rolex now has Melbourne’s ‘It’ crowd eagerly awaiting an engagement.

Nick Kyrgios made a spectacle of dating his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in September 2022 when he very publicly spent $52,000 on her.

The tennis star, 29, shared a photo on Instagram while flaunting the various jewelry he had bought from Costeen, with whom he was first romantically linked in 2021.

Having decided that the former psychology student was the one for him, Nick bought her a vintage Alhambra bracelet from Van Cleef & Arpels, valued at around $6,000.

She then tossed a four-diamond Cartier Love bracelet, valued at $16,000, along with two yellow gold Love rings, valued at $2,600 each.

A Juste un Clou diamond ring ($8,100) and Juste un Clou bracelet ($6,800) were also part of the expensive collection, before Nick sealed the deal with a platinum Rolex worth $10,000.

Nick and Costeen are still going strong to this day, and the couple frequently tease their fans that an engagement may be on the horizon.

Other sporting WAGs who have apparently secured their Rolexes include Arabella Sherbourne and Chelsea Becirevic.

Nick Kyrgios made a spectacle of dating his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in September 2022 when he very publicly spent $52,000 on her.

Nick Kyrgios made a spectacle of dating his girlfriend Costeen Hatzi in September 2022 when he very publicly spent $52,000 on her.

Costeen's luxury haul included a platinum Rolex worth $10,000

Costeen’s luxury haul included a platinum Rolex worth $10,000

Arabella, 32, was first linked to the aforementioned Michael Clarke in June 2023.and wasted no time giving him a gold Rolex watch.

She debuted the expensive watch on Instagram in September 2024, almost a year and a half after they started dating, suggesting things are getting serious..

Arabella appeared to be delighted in a series of Instagram snaps which showed her sitting on Michael’s lap and cuddling him with the watch visibly visible..

Meanwhile, Chelsea, 24, also managed to get her own Rolex despite her seemingly tumultuous living situation with AFL star Ivan Soldo.

The woman dubbed ‘Australia’s sexiest WAG’ gave up her glamorous life in Melbourne to follow the Port Power star to Adelaide in November 2023, when he was transferred from Richmond.

However, he made headlines in May 2024 when he suddenly left the country and moved to Dubai for a new life, saying it was a “struggle” to live in Adelaide.

Michael Clarke's new love Arabella Sherbourne debuted her expensive watch in September, almost a year and a half after the couple started dating, suggesting things are getting serious.

Michael Clarke’s new love Arabella Sherbourne debuted her expensive watch in September, almost a year and a half after the couple started dating, suggesting things are getting serious.

Chelsea Becirevic, the woman nicknamed

Chelsea Becirevic, the woman dubbed “Australia’s hottest WAG”, was spotted sporting a new gold Rolex at the Melbourne races in November.

For several months, she worked as a flight attendant in the Middle East, but returned home in September, saying she “hated” going long distance with Ivan.

There was speculation that Ivan had asked to be transferred back to Melbourne to keep Chelsea happy, but that plan appears to have fallen through.

The couple now own a home in Adelaide, having revealed their purchase in December.

Just weeks before moving into her new home, Chelsea was seen sporting a new gold Rolex at the Melbourne races in November.

After a few fickle years, it seems the ruckman has it secured, and football insiders are banking on a 2025 commitment.

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