Jay-Z’s Watch Collection

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 14: (L-R) Jay-Z and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter attend Sean Combs 50th Birthday Bash presented by Ciroc Vodka on December 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Sean Combs)

Jay-Z most likely doesn’t require an introduction. Despite the fact that your favorite musician is presumably signed to his record company, in addition to his impressive accomplishments, his reputation as a rapper and producer has garnered him a billion-dollar value. Nevertheless, his extremely outstanding watch collection, which is just as extravagant as you could imagine, is less well known.

Jay-Z has purchased a number of sizable homes, vehicles, and companies with as many of his pal Diddy’s Ciroc bottles as he could manage. However, he has resorted to wrist jewelry to reduce the millions of dollars he had stashed away.

The following are some of the best items in his incredible assortment, from timeless classics to contemporary staples:

1. White Gold Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime

Jay-Z rocked a Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime to Diddy’s 50th birthday celebration in 2019. Although not particularly spectacular, the piece is precious. The Grandmaster Chime was created in 2014 to commemorate the company’s 175th birthday. The creation of the timepiece, which has 214 elements, 20 complexities, and 1,366 sections, took 8 years. Jay-Z is wearing the second iteration of the watch. The Ref. 5175 version was created with casings composed of yellow gold. Jay-white-gold Z’s model is a little more modest with two black and white dials.

White gold Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime. Photo: Getty Images

2. Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon “Rafael Nadal”

As early as 2011, Jay-Z was seen wearing a Richard Mille. Typically, the Richard Mille RM027 “Rafael Nadal” watch was the item he wore more than ten years ago. Since 2010, Nadal has served as an ambassador for Richard Mille. He even collaborated with the brand’s founder to create a timepiece that was both exceptionally light and equipped with shock protection to endure the strains of the tennis court. Their work produced the RM027, which has undergone numerous upgrades. Jay-Z owns one of the 50 limited edition genuine RM027s made. One of the lightest timepieces ever made, this tourbillon weighs below 20g (along with the strap).

Richard Mille RM 027 Tourbillon “Rafael Nadal”

3. Patek Philippe ‘Tiffany Blue Nautilus’

The limited-edition wristwatch produced by the famed collaboration between Tiffany and Patek Philippe is the newest addition to Jay-opulent Z’s collection of high-end watches. With the development of this most recent one-of-a-kind timepiece, the air of richness around the Swiss watchmaker has been slightly more pronounced.

The dynamic collaboration between the two businesses has raised the bar for excellence and extravagance in the luxury brand sector, with a production line of only 170 pieces. As a testament to the legendary 170-year connection between Tiffany and Patek Philippe, this specially constructed timepiece earns the title of one of the most valuable and rare watches ever created, collecting a staggering $6.5 million in an auction.

Patek Philippe ‘Tiffany Blue Nautilus”

4. Richard Mille 56-01 Tourbillon ‘Green Sapphire’

Jay-Z thought that the Fourth of July could be appropriately honored with $3 million on his wrist as he walked up to an event for Philadelphia 76ers founder Michael Rubin. Indeed, the green timepiece Hova wore to the event was yet another Richard Milles he owned. He was wearing a RM 56-01 Tourbillon Sapphire, a distinctive variation on a few of Richard Mille’s most well-known timepiece designs. The translucent movement with a sapphire crystal baseplate of RM 56-01 Tourbillon Sapphire makes it unique. Just five of such pieces were made, per the webpage of the upscale manufacturer. Jay-Z not only acquired one of 5 but also had one made specifically for him in a green sapphire design.

Jay-Z’s piece unique green sapphire Richard Mille RM056 Tourbillon. Photo: Getty Images

5. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

Even though it has been more than ten years since Jay-Z and Audemars Piguet created their timepieces, you could still anticipate Hov to occasionally flash one of the priceless watches. Such an incident occurred during the NBA Playoffs in June of last year. As he seated courtside for a second-round game between the Nets and Bucks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, he pulled up to support his local team. Jay-Z complemented with an 18 karat gold Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in addition to a paisley hat and a set of Pumas by one of his favorite labels, Rhude. It boasts the recognizable Royal Oak visible screws around the bezel with a sapphire dial and moon phases.

39mm yellow gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar

6. Richard Mille RM 056 Blue Sapphire

Jay-Z wore a customized Richard Mille timepiece that took up to 3,000 hours to create for the NAACP Image Awards in 2019. As per legendary jeweler Alex Todd, the piece is called “The Blueprint,” following his 6th album, and was carved and milled from solid chunks of sapphire. Todd also stated it is the most valuable Richard Mille item ever manufactured. It has also been said that it required years of study and experimentation to mold the vivid blue sapphires into this form to ensure that the timepiece was robust and comfy. Since then, Jay-Z has worn it multiple times, notably during the B-Sides 2 event at Webster Hall in April 2019.

Piece unique Richard Mille RM056 “The BluePrint”, made out of solid sapphire blocks. Photo: Getty Images

Bottom Line

Undoubtedly, Jay-Z is among the most talented musicians of all time. The American rapper’s enormous fame and wealth are due to his diverse and dynamic career. This also includes his excellent judgment skills as an artist and an entrepreneur working brilliantly for his wealth and worldwide reach. Jay- Z lavish collection of high-end timepieces exudes style and is definitely at the top of the exclusive scale. This is because of its enormous price tag and superior levels of extravagance.