This article was written and contributed by Simon Lazarus who writes for a number of national and international publications.
What are you expecting for Christmas? Socks? After shave? Maybe another nasty tie from Primark? Well, Christmas has certainly come early for one lucky rapper. RnB star Beyoncé splashed out on a $5m Hublot for her hubby Jay-Z (aka as Sean Carter) encrusted with more than an astonishing one thousand diamonds.
The “Halo” singer reportedly bought it as a 43rd birthday present for him at the beginning of December which combines effortless luxury, extreme extravagance and of course plenty of sparkle.
Hublot $5m Big Bang
According to the Daily Star’s source “Beyoncé will always buy Jay the best gifts money can buy. Money is no object to her. She knew he would love the Hublot Big Bang watch. It’s the ultimate timepiece. “
The Hublot $5m Big Bang, first introduced at Baselworld earlier this year, is described as a world first, a unique piece, an exceptional and incredibly rare feat. A completely different approach was used for its creation. Unlike an Haute Joaillerie piece, where the design and technical construction are created to emphasise and serve stones which have already been chosen, the opposite approach was adopted. The diamond cutters started with a design and then found the diamonds which best matched the complex construction of the case, dial and bracelet. Cutters and setters then employed all of their expertise to re-size them to ensure a perfect fit.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z Edition
The Big Bang will be added to an already impressive collection. It turns out that Jay Z is an avid collector of watches and was delighted at the sight of his new prized possession. However, the issue really is what do you buy the man who has everything. Part of his collection includes a No.9 Richard Mille DLC Tourbillon, a No.4 Rolex Day-Date (In Yellow Gold) and his very own signature 2005 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Jay-Z Edition with his autograph etched on the back.
Jay-Z is considered to be one of the most influential rap artists of all time and has worked alongside the likes of Alicia Keys, Kanye West as well as Pharrell Williams from N.E.R.D.
He also has a number of vested business interests which include:
Clothing: Jay sold Rocaware clothing, which he co-founded, for $204 million in 2007. If Rocaware met certain performance milestones he could pull down an additional $35 million in Iconix (the buyer) stock.
Records: Every single album he’s ever released (over 15) have gone platinum.
Endorsements: Chevy, Budweiser, Armadale Vodka, Hewlett Packard
Concerts: His recent deal with Live Nation is reportedly worth $150 million
Miscellaneous: Jay’s ownership stakes in the New Jersey Nets, Arsenal Football Club, 40/40 nighclubs, Def Jam Records
Did we mention he also owns several million dollar properties around the world and is in the Top 40 of the Forbes 100 most powerful celebrities?
Along with new arrival, daughter Blue Ivy, they have recently spent the summer laying around in a lavish $43.5 million property in the Hamptons.
Together, they are reportedly worth in excess of $775 million and are the world’s wealthiest celebrity couple. The New York Post claimed that Jay-Z spent more than half a million dollars on a hand crafted horse for their little girl – made entirely of solid gold.
Meanwhile, earlier this year, Beyoncé bought Jay-Z his very own private plane estimated to be worth a cool $40 million. What a dull world it would be without at least one big spending American celebrity couple to stun us with their limitless extravagance.
