10 blinging watches from Jay-Z’s epic collection: he owns ultra-rare, ‘holy grail’ timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille – and Beyoncé gifted him the priciest Hublot ever made
- Billionaire rapper Jay-Z may be best known for his hip-hop endeavours, but the music mogul is also a serious watch collector – he even recently began investing in online marketplace Wristcheck
- Among his most coveted pieces are a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime – Sylvester Stallone auctioned one for millions – and a Rolex Daytona ‘Paul Newman Panda’ ‘Tiffany & Co.’ 6263
He’s also known for flaunting his impressive wrist drip in music videos and on red carpets, setting a trend in the music industry for artists to embrace a more diverse array of high-end watchmakers beyond well-known status symbols like Rolexes. Wearing a “Holy Grail” watch has since become a hip-hop industry standard – a way for artists to showcase their success, savvy and appreciation for true craftsmanship. As the saying goes, game recognises game.
To commemorate Jigga’s moneyed move into the watch world, let’s take a closer look at some of the most eye-wateringly expensive watches in his collection – all of them worth seven figures or more.
1. Patek Philippe Nautilus “Tiffany” 5711
As a long-time ambassador for Tiffany & Co, Jay-Z was the first celebrity to rock this special edition Nautilus, per Wrist Enthusiast, which Patek Philippe released in the Tiffany’s signature robin’s egg blue in celebration of its long-standing partnership with the jeweller. It’s since been spotted on the wrists of other celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio and LeBron James.
2. Jacob & Co. Caviar Tourbillon World Timer
