This weekend in the Bronx, Jay-Z performed three shows at Yankee Stadium, charting his entire journey to greatness. The party started on Friday night with a performance celebrating their 1996 debut studio album reasonable doubt. That record laid the foundation for one of the most famous runs in hip-hop history — and during his performance on Friday, Hov wore a watch on his wrist that represented the fruits of that early groundwork.
During our interview with Jay gqIn April’s cover story, the mega-collector made his attitude toward watches clear: “I wear my watches,” he said. “They are to be enjoyed, not looked at.” And which watch do you wear in recognition of all the hard work you’ve put in over your three-decade career? Well, the Rolex known as “The King” would definitely be a good point in the rapper’s climb to the highest heights.
Rolex Daytona Ref. The 6270 is a testament to Crown’s ability to create a watch as great as any brand. This watch is renowned as one of the most valuable watches ever made by Rolex, and that title is written right on its face. This version of the iconic racing watch is set with 28 baguette-cut diamonds around the bezel and countless more diamonds on its dial. This watch was created in the 1980s as a commission for Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman, and its value is due to its rarity as well as the vast amount of precious stones. There are only eight known examples of this piece; most recent coming to auction Sold last October for $5.2 million.
interact with reasonable doubtThis particular Rolex sends a particularly resonant message. Hov’s love of watches stems in part from his ability to instantly communicate his affinity for watches even in the most exclusive settings. “There was just this feeling in that moment that put everybody on a level playing field,” he told Us in April in reference to that moment. “That started the experience and then I fell in love with the craftsmanship.” But reasonable doubtJay makes frequent references to clothing, jewelry, cars, and watches to assert his status. The watch he wore to the album’s performance on Friday night was an undeniable symbol of how far the watch has taken him.
