Roger Federer's Colorful Rolex Jubilee Watch at U.S. Open Draws Boetti Comparisons
At the U.S. Open exhibition, Roger Federer displayed a stunning Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 from 2026, which features a colorful Jubilee motif dial reminiscent of Italian artist Alighiero Boetti’s vibrant word squares. The dial has 'Rolex' spelled out in a series of contrasting colors, representing a fresh twist on the brand's Jubilee design from the late '70s. This watch sits in a 36mm Oystersteel case and is powered by calibre 3230, providing around 70 hours of power reserve, along with an Oyster bracelet and water resistance up to 100 meters. Federer, a Rolex ambassador since his first Wimbledon win in 2003, returned to the U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium, continuing his partnership with the brand, which also supports tennis stars like Chris Evert.
Key facts
- Roger Federer wore a 2026 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 with a multicolored lacquer Jubilee motif dial at a U.S. Open exhibition match.
- The watch features letters spelling 'Rolex' in contrasting colors, applied sequentially.
- The case is 36mm Oystersteel with calibre 3230, about 70 hours of power reserve, an Oyster bracelet, and 100-meter water resistance.
- Rolex describes the dial as a reinterpretation of its Jubilee motif from the late 1970s.
- The watch's design has drawn comparisons to the work of Italian conceptual artist Alighiero Boetti, particularly his word squares and Arazzi.
- Federer has been a Rolex ambassador since before his first Wimbledon win in 2003.
- Rolex has had a long relationship with tennis stars, including Chris Evert.
- The exhibition match took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open.
Entities
Artists
- Roger Federer
- Alighiero Boetti
- Chris Evert
Institutions
- Rolex
- U.S. Open
- Wimbledon
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Galerie Magazine
Locations
- United States
- New York City