The $6 million Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter wore to the Met Gala is still causing online raves.
Some internet users questioned the staggering price, while others argued it should not be an issue for the Roc Nation founder, given his billionaire status.
Money may not be able to buy time, but for Jay-Z, it can seemingly buy one of the most complex and expensive ways to track it.
The “Young Forever” rapper, who attended the 2026 Met Gala alongside his wife Beyoncé and their daughter, Blue Ivy, went viral for the stunning Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime watch strapped to his wrist.
The timepiece reportedly cost upwards of $6 million, showing how the music mogul is not afraid to break the bank for his style. According to GQ, the watch is Patek’s “most complicated,” even though it has a rather understated appearance.
Fans Are Still Discussing The Watch
Despite it being weeks since Jay-Z walked the red carpet at the fashion convergence wearing the hyper-expensive watch, fans seemingly still can’t fathom how dazzling and expensive it is.
“A 6m wrist watch better pause time and start it whenever I want,” one user wrote on X, with another one adding, “That better be working in another dimension.”
In the same thread, another fan argued there could only be sinister motives behind such an expensive accessory.
“Money laundering. System built for the rich to stay rich and [in] power,” the fan wrote.
The sentiment was not too dissimilar on Reddit.
“A watch that costs that much should come with someone to wear it and follow you around so he/she can tell you what time it is when you want to know,” one user argued.
Someone else penned, “It isn’t worth $6.5M. It cost $6.5M. There’s a difference.”
Inside Jay-Z’s Luxury Watch Collection
Jay-Z first debuted the stunning masterpiece at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50th birthday bash in 2019 and wore it again at the 65th Grammys in 2023.
The watch was crafted in 2014 to mark Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary, with reports suggesting it took eight years to make. Its technical detail also leaves one marveling in awe, as it is built from 1,366 individual parts, 214 components, and 20 complications.
The “Drunk In Love” collaborator boasts an enviable watch collection, including a $5 million Hublot Big Bang, a one-of-a-kind Vintage Rolex considered priceless, a $3 million Richard Mille RM 56-01 Tourbillon Sapphire, and a $2.5 million Richard Mille 56-01 Custom “Blueprint.”
The Rapper Says Blue Ivy Once Doubted His Cool Factor
Jay-Z’s style has definitely evolved over the years, but he remains a fashion icon in Hollywood, often making loud statements with his appearances and accessories.
However, one person who used to doubt how cool he was is Blue Ivy, whose debut at the Met Gala at just age 14 caused a stir online.
In a previous interview, the rapper said she now asks him for fashion advice after previously questioning his coolness, per CBS News.
“She used to be frontin’ on me a little bit,” he said when asked if she thinks he’s cool. “But 1782063027 I catch her. I catch her in the corner, you know? Now she asks me, you know, if this is cool, if her sneakers [are cool].”
King then clarified, “She wants your advice?” to which he responded, “Yeah, yeah, yeah.”
Blue Ivy Now Proudly Steps Out With Her Parents
The “Holy Grail” rapper also gave a peek into one occasion when she wasn’t so impressed with him.
“There was a time when she was like, ‘Daaaaad,’” he teased, doing an impression of Blue covering her face in embarrassment.
“I’m cool. I don’t know what you sayin’,” Jay-Z recalled explaining to her. “I’m cool! You got cool parents! At your house, your parents [are] cool.”
That all seems to be in the past now, however, as Blue has been seen smiling proudly in public when she is with her famous parents.
She has not only followed in their fashion footsteps with her appearance at the Met Gala but has also taken a liking to performing, joining Beyoncé to dance and perform on her 2023 “Renaissance World Tour.”
